Improving surgical outcomes through collaborative enquiry

The Dalhousie General Surgery Research Collaborative (GSRC) is comprised of five surgeon-scientists within the Division of General Surgery who share a common interest in improving surgical care delivery through collaborative, outcomes-based research. The Collaborative brings together a shared research support infrastructure.

Mission Statement

To build a collaborative research environment within the Division of General Surgery that delivers impactful research to our patients and educational opportunities for our trainees and learners.

Current Projects Highlights 

Meet our Researchers

Dr. Katerina Neumann
Chair General Surgery Research Collaborative
Director of Research Division of General Surgery
Assistant Professor and Colorectal Surgeon
Office: (902) 473-3937
Email: katerina.neumann@nshealth.ca

Dr. Richard Spence
Assistant Professor and MIS/surgical Oncologist
Office: (902) 473-3727
Email: richard.spence@dal.ca

Dr. Gregory Knapp
Director of Global Surgery Office
Assistant Professor and Surgical Oncologist
Office: (902) 473-7411
Email: Gregory.knapp@nshealth.ca

Dr. Boris Gala-Lopez
Director, AHPBA Advanced Hepatobiliary Surgery Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor and Hepatobiliary & Transplant Surgeon
Office: 902-473-7411
Email: b.gala-lopez@dal.ca

Dr. Ashely Drohan
Assistant Professor and Surgical Oncologist
Office: (902) 473-7637
Email: ashely.drohan@nshealth.ca

Meet our Research Support Staff