Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation

Support Molly!

With your support, bad cells that cause cancer and disease will have no where left to hide.

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Small but mighty

Using zebrafish to learn how cancers grow and respond to treatment is just one of the groundbreaking research studies being done here.

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A Life-Saving Pledge

Dr. Ron Stewart makes a $1.3 million pledge to support Emergency Health Services research!

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FORBOW

A world-renowned severe mental illness research study designed to help children and their families develop in a healthier way

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Viroceuticals Research

Recent breakthroughs in viroceuticals research at Dalhousie are now being applied to the treatment and prevention of a host of life-threatening illnesses, with major impacts for the advancement of public health on a global scale.

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Competition Schedule

Dalhousie medical school researchers and their students can apply for funds through a variety of programs.

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Funding Research Excellence

Amazing advancements in medicine are made right here in the Maritimes. This is where tomorrow’s big leap forward takes its first step.

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Give a Gift Donate Now

In honour of Valentine’s Day and our donors, DMRF is holding a Thankathon!

If you hear your phone ring this February 14th, pick up! It might be one of our team saying “hello” and “thank you” for your heartfelt generosity. Click to watch a special video made just for you!

Global Research Excellence

At DMRF, we support groundbreaking health research that is world-renowned and internationally competitive. This inspiring video shares a snapshot of just some of the outstanding talent and research that we are proud to support.

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).

Where to Find Us

Our office is located at 5743 University Avenue, Suite #98 on the corner of Cathedral Lane. We welcome our researchers, donors, volunteers and community partners to visit us!