https://medicine.dal.ca/news.html Dalhousie RSS News Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:06:06 GMT 2026-07-08T01:06:06Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/07/06/dalhousie_s_inaugural_community_engagement_day_highlights_the_power_of_collaboration_in_shaping_equitable_health_systems.html Held on March 26 in the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building, Community Engagement Day brought together students, faculty, staff, and community partners, all united by a shared commitment to improving health equity through collaboration. News Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/07/06/dalhousie_s_inaugural_community_engagement_day_highlights_the_power_of_collaboration_in_shaping_equitable_health_systems.html Al Muktadir Munam 2026-07-06T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/07/02/dalhousie_s_new_killam_memorial_chairs_push_boundaries_in_health__humanities__and_agriculture.html Four Dalhousie researchers are set to embark on the next chapter of their scholarly careers with strong momentum behind them as Killam Memorial Chairs.  News Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/07/02/dalhousie_s_new_killam_memorial_chairs_push_boundaries_in_health__humanities__and_agriculture.html Kate Rogers, Genevieve MacIntyre, Dawn Morrison, and Stephanie Rogers 2026-07-02T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/24/manufacturing_the_future_of_life_saving_medicine_in_nova_scotia.html Led by Dalhousie University, BioLabs East will establish a new Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facility in Nova Scotia, giving academic, health care, and industry partners the specialized infrastructure needed to accelerate research toward clinical trials. News Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/24/manufacturing_the_future_of_life_saving_medicine_in_nova_scotia.html Andrew Riley 2026-06-24T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/23/celebrating_this_year_s_excellence_in_leadership_award_recipients.html Members of the Faculty of Medicine community gathered on June 18, for their annual staff meeting, and to celebrate the 2026 Awards of Excellence in Leadership recipients. News Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/23/celebrating_this_year_s_excellence_in_leadership_award_recipients.html Dayna Park 2026-06-23T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/23/the_2026_annual_faculty_awards.html Dalhousie’s Faculty of Medicine came together on June 2 to celebrate the outstanding achievements of faculty members whose work continues to shape education, research, clinical care, and community impact across the region. News Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/23/the_2026_annual_faculty_awards.html Dayna Park 2026-06-23T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/19/new_dalhousie_study_tracks_growing_administrative_burden_on_family_physicians.html New research from Dalhousie University's Department of Family Medicine found that between 2011 and 2021, per-visit referrals increased by 57 per cent and lab test orders by 29 per cent—quantifying a trend clinicians have long reported but rarely been able to measure. News Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/19/new_dalhousie_study_tracks_growing_administrative_burden_on_family_physicians.html Jane Gaffney and Dr. François Gallant 2026-06-19T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/10/dalhousie_led_study_reveals_how_a_key_viral_protein_disrupts_cells__internal_delivery_system_and_helps_virus_spread.html A trainee-led study from Faculty of Medicine researchers at Dalhousie, published in PLOS Pathogens, has uncovered a previously unknown function of the coronavirus Membrane protein, also known as “M.” The discovery helps explain why coronaviruses are so effective at evading the immune system—and points to new possibilities for treatment. News Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/10/dalhousie_led_study_reveals_how_a_key_viral_protein_disrupts_cells__internal_delivery_system_and_helps_virus_spread.html Kate Rogers 2026-06-10T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/17/first_cohort_of_ipmp_students_graduate_from_medical_sciences_program.html Established in 2022 to increase representation of Indigenous and African Nova Scotian students in the Medical Sciences program, the Inclusive Pathways to Medical Professions (IPMP) initiative celebrates its first graduating cohort this spring. News Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/17/first_cohort_of_ipmp_students_graduate_from_medical_sciences_program.html Kate Rogers and Kenneth Conrad 2026-06-09T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/04/a_first_look_at_medicine_beyond_the_city_with_dr__sebastian_copp.html Dalhousie’s Rural Week gives first-year medical students a unique opportunity to step beyond urban training environments and experience health care in communities across the region—from regional centres to small rural hospitals and clinics. News Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/04/a_first_look_at_medicine_beyond_the_city_with_dr__sebastian_copp.html Dayna Park 2026-06-04T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/03/dr__andrew_harding_receives_class_of_2026_c_b__stewart_medal.html This year’s recipient of the C.B. Stewart Gold Medal in Medicine, awarded to the graduate with the highest academic standing, Dr. Andrew Harding credits his success to more than discipline and hard work. News Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/03/dr__andrew_harding_receives_class_of_2026_c_b__stewart_medal.html Kate Rogers 2026-06-03T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/01/where_medicine_meets_community__inside_rural_week.html Dalhousie’s Rural Week gives first-year medical students a unique opportunity to step beyond urban training environments and experience health care in communities across the region—from regional centres to small rural hospitals and clinics. News Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/01/where_medicine_meets_community__inside_rural_week.html Dayna Park 2026-06-01T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/01/opening_the_door_to_practicing_rural_medicine_.html Dalhousie’s Rural Week gives first-year medical students a unique opportunity to step beyond urban training environments and experience health care in communities across the region—from regional centres to small rural hospitals and clinics. News Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/06/01/opening_the_door_to_practicing_rural_medicine_.html Dayna Park 2026-06-01T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/class_of_2026_earns_md_may_29.html On May 29, the Class of 2026 will move from the classroom and clinical training into the next phase of their careers. News Fri, 29 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/29/class_of_2026_earns_md_may_29.html Kate Rogers 2026-05-29T14:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/28/from_classroom_to_lab__anatomy_education_at_cbmc.html News Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/28/from_classroom_to_lab__anatomy_education_at_cbmc.html Debbie Hendriksen 2026-05-28T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/27/a_changing_virus__dalhousie_study_offers_new_insights_into_mpox.html A new study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases highlights an increased number of mpox cases among children and adolescents during a large outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. News Wed, 27 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/27/a_changing_virus__dalhousie_study_offers_new_insights_into_mpox.html Dayna Park 2026-05-27T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/14/popular_workout_supplement_may_blunt_heart_benefits_of_exercise_in_females__dalhousie_study_finds.html A supplement widely promoted for athletic performance may interfere with some of the heart’s beneficial adaptations to exercise, according to new Dalhousie University research published in Scientific Reports. News Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/14/popular_workout_supplement_may_blunt_heart_benefits_of_exercise_in_females__dalhousie_study_finds.html Andrew Riley 2026-05-14T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/07/dr__giacomo_vivanti_named_joan_and_jack_craig_chair_in_autism_research_at_dalhousie0.html When Dr. Giacomo Vivanti talks about autism research, he doesn’t start with laboratories or data sets. News Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/07/dr__giacomo_vivanti_named_joan_and_jack_craig_chair_in_autism_research_at_dalhousie0.html Dayna Park 2026-05-07T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/04/30/introducing_dalhousie_s_honorary_degree_recipients_for_spring_convocation_2026.html Each year, Dalhousie presents honorary degrees to worthy individuals who've demonstrated inspirational leadership in, or in service to, society, outstanding contribution to a field or discipline, and/or outstanding contributions to the university. News Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/04/30/introducing_dalhousie_s_honorary_degree_recipients_for_spring_convocation_2026.html Staff 2026-04-30T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/30/dalhousie_researchers_secure_major_funding_through_research_nova_scotia_competition.html Research Nova Scotia is investing $2.1 million in projects designed to move promising research closer to real-world applications, including five led by Dalhousie researchers. News Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/05/30/dalhousie_researchers_secure_major_funding_through_research_nova_scotia_competition.html Andrew Riley 2026-04-30T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/04/09/dr__patrick_fok_named_inaugural_dr__ron_stewart_clinician_scientist_in_ems.html As the inaugural Dr. Ron Stewart Clinician Scientist in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Dr. Patrick Fok will advance pre‑hospital research and empower paramedics as both researchers and professionals, thereby strengthening the links between emergency medical systems, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing communities they serve. News Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/04/09/dr__patrick_fok_named_inaugural_dr__ron_stewart_clinician_scientist_in_ems.html Kate Rogers 2026-04-09T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/04/08/a_breakthrough_in_treating_fabry_disease.html A CHIR-funded clinical trial has transformed Fabry disease treatment, improving patient outcomes and reducing health care costs. News Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/04/08/a_breakthrough_in_treating_fabry_disease.html Contributed by CIHR 2026-04-08T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/meet_the_2026_board_of_governors_award_winners.html This year's winners of Dal's top student leadership honour provide a compelling snapshot of what meaningful impact looks like at the university right now. News Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/03/26/meet_the_2026_board_of_governors_award_winners.html Kenneth Conrad, Graeme Gunn, Kate Rogers, Tanis Trainor 2026-03-26T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/03/20/dalsolutions__equipping_communities_with_research_skills_to_improve_their_lives.html The new MicroResearch Institute at Dalhousie is a proven, community‑driven research model that empowers local people—doctors, nurses, midwives, community health workers, teachers, police and students—to investigate and solve the health and public safety challenges they understand better than anyone. News Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/03/20/dalsolutions__equipping_communities_with_research_skills_to_improve_their_lives.html Andrew Riley 2026-03-20T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/03/11/ring_removal_system_born_at_dal_now_used_across_u_s___canada.html On March 12, Ring Rescue will appear on The Pitt, a popular emergency medicine television series known for its realism and for earning the respect of clinicians who see their work portrayed accurately on screen. News Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/03/11/ring_removal_system_born_at_dal_now_used_across_u_s___canada.html Dayna Park 2026-03-11T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/03/06/two_dalhousie_researchers_recognized_with_national_cihr_career_awards.html Two Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine researchers are being celebrated with prestigious national awards from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), recognizing outstanding contributions across the career spectrum in health research. News Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/03/06/two_dalhousie_researchers_recognized_with_national_cihr_career_awards.html Jason Bremner 2026-03-06T16:00:00Z