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Celebrating Women in Research!
We celebrate the outstanding contributions women are making to health research. Dalhousie’s Faculties of Medicine, Health and Dentistry, encourage research excellence that creates outstanding health and healthcare outcomes; women are integral to this process. To those who identify as women, we applaud you. In this article, we feature just a snapshot of the exceptional researchers we are honoured to support through the generosity of our donors.
We love our donors and it shows!
On February 14th, in honour of Valentine’s Day, DMRF held a Thankathon, where researchers, students, volunteers, Board Members, and staff took the time to pick up our phones and call you, our valued donors, to express our thanks for your heartfelt generosity. Click to watch a special video made just for you!
Genomics & Personalized Medicine: The Next Frontier in Preventing & Treating Bipolar Disorder
On February 7th a special announcement about research in bipolar disorder was made by world-renowned researchers Drs. Martin Alda and Rudolf Uher.
Another Successful Breakthrough Breakfast
With over 400 guests in the room, our 3rd annual Breakthrough Breakfast was a great success!
Introducing the Nova Scotia Integrated Health Research and Innovation Strategy.
Led by a team of collaborators from Dalhousie, the other Nova Scotia universities engaged in health research, the NSHA, the IWK, and the Government of Nova Scotia, the Nova Scotia Integrated Health Research and Innovation Strategy (NS IHRIS) is a new, pan-provincial network supporting the health research priorities of Nova Scotia and its member organizations.
You can’t ever give up. In research, or in life, it’s not an option.
Mike Watson, ALS Survivor
Prestigious CIHR Appointment for Dr. Chris McMaster
Dr. Christopher McMaster, a Professor at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Medicine, has been appointed as the scientific director for the Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s (CIHR) Institute of Genetics (IG).