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Dalhousie’s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture

Dalhousie’s new Killam Memorial Chairs push boundaries in health, humanities, and agriculture

Four Dalhousie 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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Dal News staff
Monday, July 20, 2026
A landmark Dalhousie-led study could reshape post-surgical care, showing a simpler approach after joint replacement may deliver comparable outcomes while lowering health-care costs.
Mia Samardzic
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.
Andrew Riley
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Dalhousie 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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Jocelyn Downie
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
If COVID-19 causes a ventilator shortage in hospitals, triage protocols will dictate who gets life-saving treatment. Health-care workers need protection from liability for following those protocols, writes Law professor Jocelyn Downie.
Michele Charlton
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
A pandemic is a global event with ramifications extending well beyond the boundaries of medical care. That’s why a leading Dal disease researcher is studying public policy and its social implications in the context of COVID-19.
Michele Charlton
Monday, April 13, 2020
As the new Arthur B. McDonald Chair of Research Excellence, Chemistry prof Mark Stradiotto is developing new materials to bind metals together, creating new catalysts for some of the most difficult and sought-after chemical transformations in the field.
Michele Charlton
Thursday, April 9, 2020
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lab2Market program — a partnership between Dalhousie and Ryerson on research commercialization — is launching a new national funding program to support researchers in the health-care industry.
Elizabeth Thompson
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Thanks to support from the Jarislowsky foundation and the Dal-led Ocean Frontier Institute, scientist Derek Tittensor in Dal's Department of Biology is leading the global charge to develop sustainable solutions for marine ecosystems.