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Dalhousie researchers are the first in the world to show that RSV stimulates mast cells to mount a strong anti-virus response that could be harnessed to fight RSV.

Cancer research has become a major focus for Dalhousie Medical School and its affiliated teaching hospitals.

In an effort to improve patient care in the Maritimes, philanthropist Margot Spaffor has donated over one million dollars to establish the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation Gillian’s Hope Fund.

Dr. Balwantray Chauhan was recently recognized by the Alcon Research Institute (ARI) for his contributions to the field of vision research.

Dalhousie's new Collaborative Health Education Building (CHEB) - designed to break down barriers between the health professions and train health care teams - opened December 1, 2015.