March 2018

Dr. Katherine O’Brien, a world-renowned researcher in international health, vaccines and epidemiology, is coming to Dalhousie as part of the Canada 150 Research Chairs program.

For much of his storied 40-year career, Ford Doolittle (1941-present) has split his time between experimental work in evolutionary biology and what he calls “theoretical interventions.”

As dean from 1954 to 1971, Dr. Stewart transformed Dalhousie Medical School into the modern institution we know today.

At least eight women have recently been appointed to senior positions of influence in the Faculty of Medicine, and a report on diversity in leadership has issued 28 recommendations that could add to that number.

A cross-Canada study led by Dalhousie Medical School researchers has proven that Aspirin is as effective as rivaroxaban in preventing blood clots after hip and knee replacement surgery — a finding which could mean substantial cost savings for patients.

His nomination confirmed, award-winning PhD graduate Simon Gebremeskel will be on his way to Germany this June to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings.

Heidelberg Engineering, a German-based eye care technology company, has pledged five more years of support for groundbreaking glaucoma research through the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation.

Learn who's claimed top prizes for fundraising and participation in Dal's annual United Way campaign.