What do fruit flies and Nobel Prizes have in common? More than you might think—especially when it comes to understanding how memories are made and stored in the brain.

On Oct. 16, 2025, members of the Dalhousie research community, donors, and friends gathered at the Brightwood Golf Course in Dartmouth for the annual Molly Appeal Luncheon—a celebration of health research and the generosity that fuels it.

The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program recognizes scholars whose work has the potential to transform understanding and improve lives — and this fall, Dalhousie is celebrating 12 new and renewed Chairs whose research is shaping a more sustainable, just, and resilient future.

In a landmark moment for healthcare in Nova Scotia, the Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC) has officially welcomed its first class of medical students.

This summer, researchers from Dalhousie University returned to Zambia, continuing their mission to improve epilepsy care and break down stigma in some of the world’s most resource-limited settings.

The Cape Breton Medical Campus is pleased to welcome Dr. Carl Marshall to the role of Academic Director, Indigenous Health in Unama’ki.

Each year, medical students from across the country are recognized by the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) for their outstanding community leadership, superior communication skills, and demonstrated interest in advancing knowledge.

Dalhousie has announced this year’s recipients of its most prestigious internal research awards, celebrating excellence, impact, and rising talent across the institution’s diverse research community.

Dal’s notable alumni have achieved significant accomplishments and are well-known in their respective professional and personal lives.

A recently published study evaluating a pioneering lentivirus (LV)-mediated gene therapy trial for classical Fabry disease showed promising results over five years, indicating a potential breakthrough in treatment for the genetic disorder.