The field of exercise oncology has been growing rapidly, showing benefits including reduced disease and treatment-related side effects like depression, anxiety, muscle weakness and cancer-related pain, as well as a reduced risk of disease recurrence and cancer mortality.

With a goal to increase endoscopy capacity in Nigeria and entirely supported by Dalhousie’s Global Surgery Office, Dr. Knapp, and fellow Dalhousie surgical colleague, Dr. Richard Spence, along with ARGO partners, designed curriculum to be delivered over nine weeks leading up to the in-person training course.

Dr. Ron Stewart, the Cape Breton-born physician and Dalhousie professor emeritus whose leadership in reshaping Nova Scotia's system of emergency medicine saved many lives, died Monday (Oct. 21) at age 82.

Dr. Stephen Miller was appointed senior associate dean, medical education, assumed the role on July 15, 2024, after four years as associate dean, continuing professional development and medical education (CPDME), and six years as assistant dean for the Skilled Clinician Program.

Dr. Friedman is investigating how factors as varied as stress, traumatic injuries, infections, high blood pressure or strokes can penetrate the blood brain barrier, allowing proteins to seep in.

Three Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine students took the top prizes at this year’s Falling Walls Lab competition, which showcases innovative solutions to the world’s pressing problems.

For the first time, an Indigenous medical student and resident found themselves working side-by-side with an Indigenous staff physician at the Wije’winen and Sipekne’katik Health Centres.

The Dalhousie Medical Alumni Association (DMAA) has announced the recipients of its 2024 DMAA Alumni Recognition Awards — seven deserving members of the alumni community, who will be honoured at a dinner on November 1, 2024.

Each year, 17 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.

Residents, faculty, and staff gathered on June 12, 2024, to celebrate resident research at Dalhousie.