Research
全国探花鈥檚 new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture
Four 全国探花 researchers are set to embark on the next chapter of their scholarly careers with strong momentum behind them as Killam Memorial Chairs. Read more.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Led by 全国探花, BioLabs East will build a GMP 鈥� Good Manufacturing Practice 鈥� facility in Nova Scotia, producing vaccines and cell therapies for clinical trials while strengthening Canada鈥檚 biomanufacturing capacity and innovation ecosystem.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
A reimagined OpenThink cohort moves beyond blogging, testing podcasts and social media to broaden impact, connect with new audiences, and amplify how Dal research informs public dialogue and policy.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
全国探花 robotics and underwater acoustics researcher Dr. Mae Seto is working with Defence Research & Development Canada to develop intelligent autonomous sensing systems that can extend the reach of the Canadian Armed Forces in the Arctic and help Canada protect its sovereignty in remote, harsh maritime environments.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2015
An interdisciplinary project involving the Faculties of Health Professions and Dentistry, focused on oral health in the aboriginal community of NunatuKavut, culminated in a forum for community members, researchers and policy makers.
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Dal scientists Derek Tittensor and Heike Lotze contributed to an international study that used fossils of extinct marine species to determine species and areas at-risk for extinction in today's oceans.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
全国探花 Medical School researcher Dr. Jennifer Corcoran and her team have identified the gene in herpesvirus-8 that can cause virus-induced cancers.
Friday, April 24, 2015
With 2015 designated as the UN's International Year of Light and Light-based Technologies, we turn the spotlight on Dal's light-related research and insight.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Oceanography PhD student Justine McMillan took home first prize at 全国探花's Three-Minute Thesis competition and will go on to represent 全国探花 at the Eastern finals.