Please find below suggested Dalhousie University experts on current topics of regional, provincial, national and international interest for Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. 

Stigma of addiction makes it impossible for some addicts to seek help
Dalhousie Expert: Dr. Niki Kiepek, Assistant Professor, School of Occupational Therapy. 
Research Specialties: Health professional education, mental health, therapeutic relationships, addiction, substance use.
Contact: niki.kiepek@dal.ca and 902-452-3365.

Tensions between Canada and China continue to grow after arrests of Huawei executive and two Canadians
Dalhousie Expert: Robert Currie, Professor of Law, Schulich School of Law, Law and Technology Institute.
Research Specialties: International criminal law, international litigation, international law, extradition, civil procedure, criminal law. 
Contact: robert.currie@dal.ca and 902-494-1012.

Steep decline in southwest Nova Scotia lobster population reported
Dalhousie Expert: Dr. Sarah Stewart-Clark, Associate Professor, Shellfish Aquaculture, Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture. 
Research Specialties: Shellfish aquaculture, responses to environmental stressors, genetic brood stock enhancement in shellfish production, population studies and phylogenetic analysis of invasive tunicates.
Contact: sarah.stewart-clark@dal.ca and 902-893-8072.