Research

As a survivour of liver cancer, Bill Revels knows how critical research in the field of biomaterials can be in battling disease. This year, the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation is turning to Maritimers for help in supporting biomaterials research and development for the improvement of human health.

A new study led by Dal social work researchers found the pandemic intensified daily struggles for those living on the fringes. The study also looks at ways to ensure those most marginalized are not left out in future crises.

Technology that allows us to listen to what happens underwater might spark better approaches to fisheries management, improve conservation and help us better understand the movement of species, write Dalhousie PhD student Natalie Klinard and co-authors in a new paper.

The former star faces the possibility of life in prison after being found guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking. The trial exposed the role of enablers within his inner circle, too, write Peggy Cunningham and Minette Drumwright.

More than a dozen researchers from Dalhousie have received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for novel projects with awards via the Insight Development Grants, Partnership Engagement Grants and SSHRC Connection Grants programs.