https://medicine.dal.ca/news.html Dalhousie RSS News Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:57:47 GMT 2026-02-20T16:57:47Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/02/19/new_global_study_highlights_the_biological_roots_of_anxiety.html Anxiety disorders affect as many as 20 per cent of people, yet for decades scientists have struggled to understand the biology that underpins them. Now, the largest genetic study of anxiety ever conducted, co led by Dalhousie University researchers, is providing the clearest picture yet of why some people are more vulnerable than others. News Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/02/19/new_global_study_highlights_the_biological_roots_of_anxiety.html Dayna Park 2026-02-19T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/02/03/dalhousie_and_ncime_launch_first_of_its_kind_program_in_membertou_first_nation.html A new course is providing Indigenous physicians with culturally safe leadership training and support. News Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/02/03/dalhousie_and_ncime_launch_first_of_its_kind_program_in_membertou_first_nation.html Kate Rogers 2026-02-03T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/01/27/appointment_of_dean_of_the_faculty_of_medicine.html I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Saleem Razack as Dean of Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Medicine for a five-year term starting September 1, 2026. News Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/01/27/appointment_of_dean_of_the_faculty_of_medicine.html Wanda M. Costen 2026-01-27T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/01/06/rhodes_scholar_sierra_sparks_returns_home_to_study_medicine.html It was in Oxford’s historic halls that first year medical student, Sierra Sparks discovered her true passion was medicine. She applied and was accepted to Dalhousie Medicine through the Black Learners Admissions Pathway (BLAP). News Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/01/06/rhodes_scholar_sierra_sparks_returns_home_to_study_medicine.html Kate Rogers 2026-01-08T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/01/06/president_kim_brooks__dr__pat_croskerry_appointed_to_order_of_canada.html One of Canada’s highest awards of honour has some familiar Dal faces among its latest batch of appointees. News Tue, 06 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2026/01/06/president_kim_brooks__dr__pat_croskerry_appointed_to_order_of_canada.html Ryan McNutt 2026-01-06T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/12/19/dal_s_highly_cited_researchers_reflect_on_influential_global_research_alliances.html Gaining global influence as a researcher can be tough to pull off as a solo endeavour. Collaborations, particularly those that cross borders, are key. News Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/12/19/dal_s_highly_cited_researchers_reflect_on_influential_global_research_alliances.html Kenneth Conrad 2025-12-19T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/12/12/backing_black_futures_in_medicine.html For many Black students, the journey to medical school is marked by ambition, resilience, and sometimes, isolation. The launch of a new bursary is helping to change that narrative—offering not only financial support, but a sense of belonging. News Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/12/12/backing_black_futures_in_medicine.html Dayna Park 2025-12-12T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/27/dalhousie_s_first_physician_assistant_cohort_steps_into_nova_scotia_s_healthcare_system.html The first of its kind in the Maritime provinces, the MPAS provides graduates with the competencies needed to provide compassionate, evidence-based care and significantly contribute to interprofessional healthcare teams, alleviating some of the burdens faced by our healthcare system. News Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/27/dalhousie_s_first_physician_assistant_cohort_steps_into_nova_scotia_s_healthcare_system.html Kate Rogers 2025-11-27T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/25/dalhousie_med_students_explore_pediatric_care_in_austria.html An international exchange program is immersing Dalhousie medical students in a world-class academic and clinical environment—nearly 6,000km from Halifax. News Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/25/dalhousie_med_students_explore_pediatric_care_in_austria.html Kate Rogers 2025-11-25T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/21/dalhousie_researchers_shine_at_discovery_awards_with_four_top_honours.html Dalhousie's contributions to science and innovation were front and centre Thursday (Nov. 20) at the 23rd annual Discovery Awards in Halifax as its researchers scooped up four awards. News Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/21/dalhousie_researchers_shine_at_discovery_awards_with_four_top_honours.html Matt Reeder (with files from Andrew Riley) 2025-11-21T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/20/new__2m_national_study_to_uncover_how_biology__social_factors_shape_ms_outcomes.html A national study led by a Dalhousie researcher aims to better understand how biological and social factors can influence health outcomes for Canadians living with multiple sclerosis (MS). News Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/20/new__2m_national_study_to_uncover_how_biology__social_factors_shape_ms_outcomes.html Alison Auld 2025-11-20T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/20/pathology_edia_committee_makes_strides_during_2024_2025_year.html From celebrating cultural traditions to shaping inclusive policies, the Department of Pathology’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Committee is redefining what equity and belonging look like in medical education. News Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/20/pathology_edia_committee_makes_strides_during_2024_2025_year.html EDIA Leads Group 2025-11-20T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/how_the_maritime_brain_tissue_bank_advances_global_research_through_local_partnership.html The Maritime Brain Tissue Bank (MBTB), led by Dr. Sultan Darvesh, is a vital resource that provides researchers around the world with access to high-quality brain tissue samples, fueling discoveries in Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis (MS), and other neurodegenerative conditions. News Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/how_the_maritime_brain_tissue_bank_advances_global_research_through_local_partnership.html Kate Rogers 2025-11-17T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/why_atlantic_canada_needs_the_pulse_biomed_hub.html Picture this: a Halifax lab discovers a breakthrough material that could promote healing after surgery or make cancer treatments safer. The science is solid. The team is brilliant. The potential is life-changing. News Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/why_atlantic_canada_needs_the_pulse_biomed_hub.html Christena Copeland & Dayna Park 2025-11-17T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/a_new_fund_for_med_students_with_disabilities.html The Accessibility & Accommodations Fund, launched with a goal of $250,000, is designed to support medical students with disabilities by helping cover the costs of essential tools and services—everything from assistive technology and adaptive equipment to environmental modifications and specialized supports. News Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/a_new_fund_for_med_students_with_disabilities.html Dayna Park 2025-11-17T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/meet_the_research_excellence_award_winners.html Each year, the Research Excellence Awards recognize outstanding scholars whose work is transforming lives, advancing knowledge, and strengthening communities. News Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/meet_the_research_excellence_award_winners.html Dayna Park 2025-11-17T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/the_embil_family_legacy.html Dr. John Embil (MD ‘89) grew up in a Halifax household steeped in science and service. His father, a Cuban immigrant, Dalhousie faculty member, infectious diseases consultant and virologist, laid the foundation for a life devoted to infectious diseases. News Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/the_embil_family_legacy.html Dayna Park 2025-11-17T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/the_pc_pep_program.html Developed by Drs. Gabriela Ilie and Rob Rutledge at Dalhousie University, PC-PEP is a six-month, science-based, daily intervention program designed to empower patients with prostate cancer to take charge of their health and well-being. News Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/17/the_pc_pep_program.html Dayna Park 2025-11-17T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/13/ccfv_s_impact_on_vaccine_innovation.html In the heart of Halifax, the Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV) has quietly become one of Canada’s most influential voices in vaccine advocacy and clinical research. News Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/11/13/ccfv_s_impact_on_vaccine_innovation.html Kate Rogers 2025-11-13T16:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/10/29/unlocking_the_secrets_of_memory_with_fruit_flies.html What do fruit flies and Nobel Prizes have in common? More than you might think—especially when it comes to understanding how memories are made and stored in the brain. News Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/10/29/unlocking_the_secrets_of_memory_with_fruit_flies.html Dayna Park 2025-10-29T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/10/23/celebrating_mobility_research_and_the_power_of_philanthropy.html On Oct. 16, 2025, members of the Dalhousie research community, donors, and friends gathered at the Brightwood Golf Course in Dartmouth for the annual Molly Appeal Luncheon—a celebration of health research and the generosity that fuels it. News Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/10/23/celebrating_mobility_research_and_the_power_of_philanthropy.html Dayna Park 2025-10-23T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/10/23/dalhousie_s_newest_canada_research_chairs_are_taking_on_emerging_challenges.html The Canada Research Chairs (CRC) program recognizes scholars whose work has the potential to transform understanding and improve lives — and this fall, Dalhousie is celebrating 12 new and renewed Chairs whose research is shaping a more sustainable, just, and resilient future. News Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/10/23/dalhousie_s_newest_canada_research_chairs_are_taking_on_emerging_challenges.html Andrew Riley 2025-10-23T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/09/24/the_cape_breton_medical_campus_opens_its_doors.html In a landmark moment for healthcare in Nova Scotia, the Cape Breton Medical Campus (CBMC) has officially welcomed its first class of medical students. News Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/09/24/the_cape_breton_medical_campus_opens_its_doors.html Jason Bremner and Debbie Hendricksen, with files from Communications Nova Scotia 2025-09-24T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/09/17/bridging_worlds.html This summer, researchers from Dalhousie University returned to Zambia, continuing their mission to improve epilepsy care and break down stigma in some of the world’s most resource-limited settings. News Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/09/17/bridging_worlds.html Laith Alhadeed 2025-09-17T15:00:00Z https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/08/20/eskasoni_doctor_to_serve_as_academic_director_at_cape_breton_medical_campus.html The Cape Breton Medical Campus is pleased to welcome Dr. Carl Marshall to the role of Academic Director, Indigenous Health in Unama’ki. News Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://medicine.dal.ca/news/2025/08/20/eskasoni_doctor_to_serve_as_academic_director_at_cape_breton_medical_campus.html CBMC Staff 2025-08-20T15:00:00Z