Dalhousie RSS News - Research https://medicine.dal.ca/news.html Dalhousie RSS News - Research Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:20:16 GMT 2024-03-28T20:20:16Z An unprecedented, colourful view of how damaged DNA repairs itself opens door to new cancer therapies https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2022/01/21/0_an_unprecedented__colourful_view_of_how_damaged_dna_repairs_itself_opens__door_to_new_cancer_therapies.html The majority of cancer cases arise from accumulated damage to our genetic material, a phenomenon that happens more than 10,000 times a day and can cause mutations to our DNA and lead to uncontrolled cell growth. Research Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2022/01/21/0_an_unprecedented__colourful_view_of_how_damaged_dna_repairs_itself_opens__door_to_new_cancer_therapies.html Aliso Auld 2022-01-21T16:00:00Z Research shows that for people over 50, even 'mild' COVID‑19 can result in mobility problems https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2022/01/13/research_shows_that_for_people_over_50__even__mild__covid_19_can_result_in_mobility_problems.html Adults over age 50 who experience mild or moderate COVID-19 are at greater risk of worsening mobility and physical function even if hospitalization is not required to treat the virus, according to new research out of Dalhousie and other Canadian universities. Research Thu, 13 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2022/01/13/research_shows_that_for_people_over_50__even__mild__covid_19_can_result_in_mobility_problems.html Alison Auld 2022-01-13T16:00:00Z DAL EMBRACES BLACK STUDIES RESEARCH WITH NEW UNIVERSITY‑WIDE INSTITUTE https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2021/12/16/dal_embraces_black_studies_research_with_new_university_wide_institute.html There’s a new home for Black studies research at Dalhousie and OmiSoore Dryden wants everyone engaged in the field to feel welcome — regardless of their area of specialty. Research Thu, 16 Dec 2021 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2021/12/16/dal_embraces_black_studies_research_with_new_university_wide_institute.html Matt Reeder 2021-12-16T16:00:00Z Tackling Anti‑Black Racism in Health Care and Education: National Research Collaborative Takes Action https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2021/11/02/tackling_anti_black_racism_in_health_care_and_education__national_research_collaborative_takes_action.html A group of scholars and researchers co-led by a Dalhousie professor has joined forces in an effort to re-shape medical and health education in Canada to better reflect the impacts of anti-Black racism on the delivery of care for African Nova Scotians and Black people. Research Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2021/11/02/tackling_anti_black_racism_in_health_care_and_education__national_research_collaborative_takes_action.html Matt Reeder 2021-11-02T15:00:00Z Women's History Month 2021: Immunologist Jeanette Boudreau on Being a Women in her Field https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2021/10/18/women_s_history_month_2021__immunologist_jeanette_boudreau_on_being_a_women_in_her_field.html This October, as part of Women's History Month in Canada, learn more about Jeanette Boudreau, an assistant professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Department of Pathology in the Faculty of Medicine. Research Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2021/10/18/women_s_history_month_2021__immunologist_jeanette_boudreau_on_being_a_women_in_her_field.html Alison Auld 2021-10-18T15:00:00Z Dal epidemiologist shows probiotics prevent C. difficile in hospital https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/05/14/dal_epidemiologist_shows_probiotics_prevent_c__difficile_in_hospital.html Associate professor in the Department of Community Health & Epidemiology at Dalhousie Medical School Dr. Bradley Johnston, recently found that certain multi-species probiotics reduce the odds of C. difficile infection by about two-thirds. Research News Mon, 14 May 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/05/14/dal_epidemiologist_shows_probiotics_prevent_c__difficile_in_hospital.html Elissa Barnard 2018-05-14T15:00:00Z Molly Appeal to support advanced brain research with new tissue processing machine https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/04/Molly_Appeal_to_support_advanced_brain_research.html Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation is launching a new spring Molly Appeal to raise funds for a vital piece of equipment Research News Funding Fri, 13 Apr 2018 17:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/04/Molly_Appeal_to_support_advanced_brain_research.html Jane Greenlaw 2018-04-13T17:00:00Z Dal researchers receive funding for sophisticated tools and laboratories to help with innovative new discoveries https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/04/11/dal_researchers_receive_funding_for_sophisticated_tools_and_laboratories_to_help_with_innovative_new_discoveries.html Five researchers from Dalhousie are receiving new funding to acquire the cutting-edge tools needed to conduct world-class research through the Canada Foundation for Innovation's John R. Evans Leaders Fund. Research News Funding Wed, 11 Apr 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/04/11/dal_researchers_receive_funding_for_sophisticated_tools_and_laboratories_to_help_with_innovative_new_discoveries.html Michele Charlton, Niecole Comeau and Jennifer Lewandowski 2018-04-11T15:00:00Z U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards Dal‑led project $3.2 million to develop new immunotherapy drugs for advanced melanoma https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/04/US_National_Institutes_of_Health_(NIH)_awards_Dal-led_project_$3.2_million_to_develop_new_immunotherapy_drugs_for_advanced_melanoma.html A Dalhousie Medical School cancer immunologist has received a rare five-year operating grant. Research News Funding Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/04/US_National_Institutes_of_Health_(NIH)_awards_Dal-led_project_$3.2_million_to_develop_new_immunotherapy_drugs_for_advanced_melanoma.html Elissa Barnard 2018-04-10T15:00:00Z Study finds Aspirin as effective as prescription meds in preventing post‑op clots https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/03/06/study_finds_aspirin_as_effective_as_prescription_meds_in_preventing_post___op_clots.html 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. Research News Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/03/06/study_finds_aspirin_as_effective_as_prescription_meds_in_preventing_post___op_clots.html Elissa Barnard 2018-03-06T16:00:00Z Dal Med researchers secure $7.7 million and top‑rankings in latest CIHR competition https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/02/12/dal_med_researchers_secure__7_7_million_and_top_rankings_in_latest_cihr_competition.html Researchers at Dalhousie Medical School and the Nova Scotia Health Authority secured $7.7 million in the latest Canadian Institutes of Health Research project competition. Research News Funding Mon, 12 Feb 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/02/12/dal_med_researchers_secure__7_7_million_and_top_rankings_in_latest_cihr_competition.html Melanie Jollymore 2018-02-12T16:00:00Z Revolutionary researchers contribute to the world’s medical knowledge https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/01/30/revolutionary_researchers_contribute_to_the_world___s_medical_knowledge.html Research happening at Dalhousie Medical School is improving health care and helping people in the Maritimes and beyond be healthier. We take a look behind the scenes at what’s happening in the Faculty of Medicine. Research News Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/01/30/revolutionary_researchers_contribute_to_the_world___s_medical_knowledge.html Michele Charlton 2018-01-30T16:00:00Z Linking metals in toenails to prostate cancer https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/01/30/linking_metals_in_toenails_to_prostate_cancer.html Dr Anil Adisesh is working with colleagues around the Maritimes and in BC to determine if there is a link between toxic metals and prostate cancer using people’s toenail clippings. Research News Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2018/01/30/linking_metals_in_toenails_to_prostate_cancer.html Erinor Jacob-Levine 2018-01-30T16:00:00Z Dr. Keith Brunt, Translational Cardiovascular Medical Research, Regenerative Medicine and Experimental Therapeutics https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2012/11/06/dr__keith_brunt_____translational_cardiovascular_medical_research_____regenerative_medicine___experimental_therapeutics.html New to the Maritimes and the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Keith Brunt is helping to build Dalhousie’s research program in New Brunswick. Dr. Brunt’s area of focus is translational cardiovascular medicine. Translational medicine is a two-way exchange between scientists and clinicians to improve healthcare for patients. Research Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2012/11/06/dr__keith_brunt_____translational_cardiovascular_medical_research_____regenerative_medicine___experimental_therapeutics.html Erinor Jacob 2012-11-06T16:00:00Z