Upcoming Events

8^th Annual ARGO symposium themed “Integrating evidence and innovation in addressing cancer care challenges in Nigeria” took place in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. This year’s symposium gathered a multi-disciplinary team of leading local and international experts across various specialties including surgery, radiology, pathology, interventional radiology, medical oncology, medical lab science, nursing oncology and radiography.

Two-day programs comprise of 9 sessions focused on providing up to date information and hands on training in various aspects of colorectal, breast, and hepatobiliary cancers. Dr. Gregory Knapp, one of the expert speakers who provided insights on neoadjuvant chemotherapy in Breast Cancer.

In collaboration with DAL Anesthesia and Global Health Equity and Advocacy unit, GSO organize GH discussion series events featuring leaders in global health. These evenings are consisting of short presentations on topics related to global health. The purpose of these discussions is to gather department members, health care providers across specialties, and friends within the academic community at Dalhousie to discuss global health issues and share experiences.

UPCOMING EVENT:

Combined Global Health Documentary & Panel Discussion 

Discover the power of "UNNATURAL CAUSES," a groundbreaking PBS documentary series that unveils the hidden truths behind our health.

2 Guest Speakers:

🔹Dr. Charity Oga-Omenka, Assistant Professor at the School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo.
🔹Dr. Rachel Landy, Assistant Professor in Health Promotion at the School of Health & Human Performance, Dalhousie University.
🔹Guided discussion by Dr. Heather Scott, MD, FRCSC, Medical Director of the Global Health Equity & Advocacy Unit at Dalhousie University.

🗓️ Save the Date:
When: May 22, 2024, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Doors open at 5:30, Documentary starts at 6.
Where: OE Smith Cineplex Theatre, 2nd floor, Children’s Building, IWK Hospital

Invite your friends and secure your spot now by RSVPing to Steph at Stephanie.Puras@nshealth.ca. 

Combined Global Health Documentary and Panel Event

RSVP: Stephanie.Puras@nshealth.ca