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.

Dr. Epstein, who completed both his undergraduate and postgraduate training at Dalhousie Medical School, began his tenure as associate dean on July 1, 2025. It's a role he says means a lot both personally and professionally.

In a room filled with distinguished scientists, physicians, and politicians, numbers flashed silently on the screen; 1, 2, 3…all the way to 16. These 16 seconds marked a stillbirth somewhere in the world. Almost four babies every minute.

During the annual graduation barbecue for the Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine Class of 2025, a remarkable piece of history was unexpectedly brought to light.

As anticipation grows for Dal's new medical campus in Sydney, N.S., staff have turned to local elementary school children to add charm and colour to the facilities.