Research & Innovation
London Health Sciences Centre first in Canada to implant cutting edge cardioverter defibrillator
November 13, 2024 In a Canadian first, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) was the first and only hospital in Canada to implant a new extravascular implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) during clinical trials. The global study has led to
Study provides clarity around blood pressure management in non-cardiac surgery
November 4, 2024 Worldwide, more than 300 million non-cardiac surgeries are performed each year. Yet physicians remain unsure about the best way to manage blood pressure during operation to ensure patient safety and prevent damage to organs, like the
Cancer patient first in Canada to be treated with a rare radioisotope
A team at London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) is the first in Canada to treat a patient with neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) – a rare form of cancer – using a radioisotope (an atom that releases radiation) called actinium-225
Launching LHSCRI: Highlights from our open house events
On October 16, 2024, hundreds of staff members, physicians, partners, community members and government officials joined us to celebrate the launch of London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI). The day provided a behind-the-scenes look
Long-term study highlights positive impact of early intervention model for mood and anxiety disorders
A new London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) study published in PLOS Mental Health shows the long-term effectiveness of a personalized, flexible, and evidence-based treatment approach to mood and anxiety disorders in young adults
Improving patient outcomes through research: Introducing London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute
Go to LHSCRI.ca Every day at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), you’ll find curiosity and innovation thriving. As one team evaluates new cancer treatments, another is using artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose rare diseases. Meanwhile
Interdisciplinary team explores London’s unique approach to addressing homelessness
Research and evaluation explores how the Whole of Community Response is meeting its goals October 2, 2024 In London, Ont. more than 1,700 people are experiencing homelessness. Recognizing the growing crisis, more than 200 individuals from 70
Two Lawson researchers honoured by Royal Society of Canada
September 25, 2025 Two Lawson Health Research Institute scientists, Drs. Richard Kim and Emma Duerden, are part of a prestigious group selected by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) to be fellows and new members of the RSC College for 2024. Dr. Kim
Award-winning study suggests video laryngoscopy leads to better outcomes
September 24, 2024 An international team of researchers involved in the Evaluation of the McGrath MAC (EMMA) trial, including those from Lawson Health Research Institute and London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), have been awarded the prestigious John