February 2021

The Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (CanPath), a national study investigating how genetics, environment, lifestyle, and behaviour contribute to the development of chronic disease and cancer, have named Dr. Robin Urquhart the new Scientific Director of the Atlantic regional cohort - the Atlantic Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health Study (Atlantic PATH)

Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Health, and the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced an investment of $3.34 million in research to understand the health impacts of extended periods of inactivity and the effectiveness of preventative measures to mitigate the impact of inactivity on our health.

More than 432,000 Canadians over the age of 65 are living with dementia, but there is no current estimate of undiagnosed dementia in Canada.

Lisa Barrett’s taste for scientific inquiry took hold in a small hospital at the far end of a Newfoundland peninsula that stretches out into the North Atlantic.

The herculean efforts and adaptability required to quickly transition to online medical education have been extensively documented and celebrated, but almost one year later, we know very little about how this sudden shift has affected the education of future physicians.

Dalhousie is tapping into the spirit of the times for African Heritage Month this February with a variety of events and programming focused on health and well-being.