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The toolbank of R & D: Science Atlantic database puts investigative tools in researchers' hands
The toolbank of R&D: Science Atlantic database puts investigative tools in researchers' hands (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - April 10, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Melanie Jollymore Tags: News Source Type: news

Hopes
Students in nine different professional programs have joined forces to tend to the unmet health needs of low-income, vulnerably housed and homeless people in Halifax, through a new student-led initiative called HOPES (Halifax  Outreach Prevention Education & Support). (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - March 16, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Melanie Jollymore Tags: News Source Type: news

Increasing capacity for innovation and discovery: Dal researchers receive CFI funding
Three Dal researchers are receiving new funding to acquire the cutting-edge tools needed to conduct world-class research. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - February 28, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Michele Charlton, Niecole Comeau and Allison Gerrard Tags: News Source Type: news

New gowns in town: Designing better patient clothing for everyone
NSCAD students met up with Dal medical students and two patients to explore ideas for a simple and economical gown that cut a balance between giving health-care providers access and protecting patients ’ dignity. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - February 22, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Sallie Lau Tags: News Source Type: news

Dal alumni among finalists to become Canada's next astronauts
Canada is looking for its next astronauts — and eight Dalhousie alumni are in the running to take to the stars. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - February 10, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ryan McNutt Tags: News Source Type: news

Homeless individuals face significant foot health issues: New Dal study
As many as two-thirds of the homeless population suffers some form of foot problem at any given time, according to research two Dalhousie medical students recently published in the international scientific journal, PLOS ONE. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - February 3, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Melanie Jollymore Tags: News Source Type: news

Researchers find that electrical function may be restored in damaged heart tissue
A Dalhousie Medical School researcher has discovered that scar tissue, like that caused by a heart attack, can maintain electrical function in damaged regions of the heart. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - January 16, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Aliison Gerrard Tags: News Source Type: news

Where health meets geography: Nova Scotia Health Atlas launches
Nova Scotia has a new way to visualize health care data thanks to the work of Dalhousie researchers. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - December 22, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ryan McNutt Tags: News Source Type: news

A personalized approach to education
The Department of Psychiatry's Cheryl Murphy is this year's recipient of Dal's Early Career Faculty Award of Excellence for Teaching. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - December 15, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Emily Cote Tags: News Source Type: news

Molly Appeal supporting inflammation, infection & immunity research at Dal
Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation ’s 2016-17 Molly Appeal is raising funds for important inflammation, infection and immunity research taking place at Dalhousie Medical School. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - December 9, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Melanie Jollymore Tags: News Source Type: news

Government of Canada supports groundbreaking Dal research with new Canada Research Chairs
On December 3, the Government of Canada announced two new Canada Research Chairs for Dalhousie: Carolyn Buchwald (Ocean Chemistry) and Morgan Langille (Human Microbiome). Gerald White (European Studies) also had his Canada Research Chair renewed. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - December 6, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Michele Charlton Tags: News Source Type: news

Testing new treatment for heart attack recovery
Dr. Keith Brunt, working in collaboration with Dr. Jeremy Simpson, a cardiorespiratory physiologist at the University of Guelph, to develop a new treatment that aims to improve outcomes after heart attack, and to prevent the development of heart failure. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - November 30, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Erinor Jacob-Levine Tags: News Source Type: news

Dazzling discoverers: Dal researchers win big at Discovery Awards
Researchers from Dal's Faculties of Science and Medicine took home awards in three of the four major categories at the 14th annual Discovery Awards, which celebrate science, technology and innovation in Nova Scotia. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - November 23, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Cory Burris, Michele Charlton, Nikki Comeau and Anja Samardzic Tags: News Source Type: news

Dal prof receives national award for mental health research
Dr. Uher is the winner of this year ’s The Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - October 21, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Michele Charlton Tags: News Source Type: news

Art of the city: Dal students and faculty take part in Halifax's Nocturne festival
This year's Nocturne exhbits include art from Architecture, Medicine and Music students, Computer Science researchers and more. (Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News)
Source: Dalhousie University | Medical School News - October 14, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Ryan McNutt (with files from Allison Gerrard, Allison Kincade) Tags: News Source Type: news