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Every drop counts: Dal master's student advances to Falling Walls finals with blood‑testing innovation

Every drop counts: Dal master's student advances to Falling Walls finals with blood‑testing innovation

Linh Tran is taking research that could make blood testing easier for patients while delivering more diagnostic information from smaller samples to an international stage in Berlin this fall.  Read more.

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Matt Reeder
Friday, September 18, 2026
OTN Scientific Director Rob Lennox discusses the growing impact of ocean tracking and why scientists are only beginning to unlock the potential of the data they collect.
Brittany Lambert
Monday, September 28, 2026
Students exchanged ideas, career advice and contacts with employers representing leading organizations from Halifax, Calgary, Toronto and beyond.
Mary-Eleanor Power
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Designed around real-world challenges facing firefighters, the program supports professional growth and helps enhance emergency response capacity in communities throughout Nova Scotia.

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Matt Reeder
Thursday, September 23, 2021
An intensive, executive-style certificate launching this fall blends academic rigor with extensive front-line expertise to provide Nova Scotia's future continuing care leaders with the knowledge and skills they need to successfully meet challenges.
Matt Reeder
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Samples of human wastewater from several Dal residences are being collected and tested regularly for traces of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, an early detection effort that adds another layer of protection at Dal.
Matt Reeder
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Dal's vice president research and innovation is being honoured by Queen's University this year for her work in advancing the health and well-being of military personnel, Veterans and their families — including spearheading the creation of a cross-Canada network centred on military and veteran health research.
Alison Auld
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Dalhousie researcher Peter Tyedmers, a professor in Dalhousie’s School for Resource and Environmental Studies, has led the first assessment of its kind to show environmental impact of the full range of aquatic foods to help guide more sustainable production and diets.
Alison Auld
Monday, September 20, 2021
Graham Gagnon, a Dal prof who has led the way on water quality research in Canada, has been chosen to receive the Albert E. Berry Medal for his significant contributions to the field of environmental engineering.