LONDON, Ontario – London is a leader in the research that will lead to tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs.On March 20th, more than 350 students and trainees will be showcasing their work at London Health Research Day at the London Convention.This new event is hosted by Lawson Health Research Institute and Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry.More than 650 people are expected to attend, making this the largest multi-disciplinary research day in Ontario. Student research is answering pressing questions like whether taking ginseng affects fertility or pregnancy, or what treatments make breast cancer cells easier to kill.In all, the research spans 13 different themes including children’s health, aging, biomedical imaging, surgical innovation, cancer and mental health. The participants represent labs at Western, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London.The students and trainees will be on hand to explain the findings through posters and live presentations.We invite you to join us as we celebrate this collaborative partnership. **WHAT** London Health Research Day **WHERE** London Convention Centre, 300 York Street, London, Ontario **WHEN** Tuesday, March 20, 2012 **AGENDA** 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m.-3:00 p.m. – Poster Presentations 10:15 a.m.-11:55 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m. – Oral Presentations 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. – Keynote Address: “Parkinson’s disease: A Window into Monoaminergic Function in the Brain?” **Dr. A. Jon Stoessl** Director, Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre and National Parkinson Foundation Centre of Excellence at the University of British Columbia (UBC) Canada Research Chair (Tier I) in Parkinson’s Disease Head, Division of Neurology, UBC and Vancouver Hospital \*The best opportunity for interviews and photos is during the morning Poster Competition held in the Upper Foyer.Lawson Health Research Institute. As the research institute of London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care, London, and working in partnership with The University of Western Ontario, Lawson Health Research Institute is committed to furthering scientific knowledge to advance health care around the world. www.lawsonresearch.com Western University delivers an academic experience second to none.Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards.Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application.Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. **For more information, please contact:** **Julia Capaldi** Communications & Public Relations Lawson Health Research Institute (office) 519-685-8500 ext. 75616 (cell): 519-200-1115 [www.lawsonresearch.com](http://www.lawsonresearch.com) **Kathy Wallis** Media Relations Officer Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Western University 519-661-2111 ext 81136 or cell: 519-777-1573