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
Feature Story
The Story of Ryman Prize Winner, Dr. Kenneth Rockwood
December 15, 2021
On December 15, 2021, local geriatrician and renowned frailty and aging health researcher, Dr.…
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…
Feature Story
Meet a DMRF Influencer: Lisa Bayers
October 7, 2021
The DMRF Influencers program is an exclusive giving program that is designed to make you an…
Feature Story
Taking Charge of Her Change: Dr. Gabriela Ilie Takes on the DMRF Breakthrough Challenge
October 7, 2021
DMRF is so excited to launch the Breakthrough Challenge, a way for Nova Scotians to challenge…
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…
It feels good to give.
October 7, 2021
We all know it can feel good to give. That warm and fuzzy feeling you get when you give a gift you…