Our blog, Behind the Breakthroughs, is where we share stories from our donors, patients, and researchers, talk about exciting scientific breakthroughs in our region and beyond, and give updates on our ongoing projects!
Behind the Breakthroughs explores important topics around health care and health research, philanthropy, and more. We'd love to hear your feedback or suggestions on topics you'd like to read about.
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Impact Stories
Research Spotlight
Her Heart Matters: Raising Awareness of Women's Heart Disease
February 13, 2022
Heart Disease is on the rise. It's the leading cause of death for women worldwide. February 13th is…
Research Spotlight
Men's Health Awareness Month: Meet Dr. Gabriela Ilie - creator of PC-PEP
January 9, 2022
The program - referred to as PC-PEP (an acronym for Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment Program) -…
Research Spotlight
Meet Dr. Paola Marignani
January 9, 2022
During breast cancer awareness month, we had the opportunity to connect with renowned researcher,…
Research Spotlight
Meet Dr. John Frampton - Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges
January 9, 2022
Can you imagine a sustainable, virus-killing face mask? Your giving has the power to advance health…
Research Spotlight
Research Spotlight: A Conversation with Dr. Omisoore Dryden
October 7, 2021
A Black queer femme, Dr. Dryden is the James R Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies, Faculty of…
Research Spotlight
Meet Dr. Shashi Gujar
October 7, 2021
Dr. Shashi Gujar, an immunologist, scientist, professor at Dalhousie University, and award-winning…
Research Spotlight
Mental Health Should Be Top-of-Mind
October 7, 2021
As we are now a couple of months into 2021, and we reflect on the challenges we have faced in the…
Research Spotlight
Research Spotlight: Dr. Natalie Rosen
October 7, 2021
The Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation is proud to support Dr. Rosen's important research and we…