July 2019

Dr. Makrigiannis’ traditional training taught him that our bodies have several complicated methods to protect us from harmful intruders, two of which are the innate and adaptative immune systems.

An initiative led by Dal students, faculty and volunteers, Soapbox Science took to the Halifax Seaport Market earlier this month to open minds and excite the public with research from some of the region’s most talented female scientists.

For someone who was immersed in soccer from a very young age, getting to referee at the Women's World Cup in France this year was a dream come true for Marie-Soleil Beaudoin.

Nova Scotians will have access to more family doctors as six new residents began their training on Tuesday. The new North Nova Family Medicine Teaching Site in Truro welcomed the six residents with a lunch at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre, featuring remarks from representatives from Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health Authority, and the Honourable Randy Delorey, Minister of Health of Wellness.

The event pays respect to the more than 150 donors and families who, at some point in the past three years, chose to make the ultimate contribution to medical education and research by agreeing to donate one’s remains to benefit the medical science.