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Research promoter, life sciences cheerleader (from the sidelines), community choir enthusiast. Opinions expressed are mine.

Halifax, Nova Scotia
Joined March 2009
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“The basis of research is about the relationship with the community” @MargotALatimer and Julie Francis discuss including #Indigenous expectations in #impact-ambitions. #Research should be community-led, and #community owned #IOS23
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Stefan Leslie discusses Research Nova Scotia’s mission-oriented #research #strategy for #aligning #regional, #national, and #international #impact expectations and #policies. #IOS23
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It’s important to remember that certain people are at greater risk from exposure to wildfire smoke, including: •People with chronic respiratory issues/disease •Seniors •Infants and children •Pregnant women •Outdoor workers Learn more at postly.app/2lh2
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It's Research Day at the Brain Repair Centre @BRCHFX! Thanks for inviting me to be part of this morning's panel w/ some truly great minds on the challenges & opportunities in neuroscience research. Exciting times ahead. @StanKutcher @MarliMacNeil @azrielifdn @cbrs_scrc #Halifax
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One of my amazing colleagues Dr. Tim Webster picked up a well-earned honour tonight @DiscoveryCntr Awards. Congratulations Tim! -felt like the Oscars! 😆 @NSCCResearch @NSCCNews
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Today we are making a remarkable announcement that will transform the lives of Nova Scotians impacted by cancer. @Varian @QEIIFoundation @HealthNS #NSHealthInnovates #CancerCare #Healthcare
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Check it out ⬇️ New HHR funding pool comprising 17 grants, made possible thanks to tremendous partners. Apply by Oct 4 to contribute to evidence-informed HHR policy options & solutions.
In rapid response to the unfolding #HHR crisis, @CIHR_IRSC & @GovCanHealth are supporting a NEW HHR-focused funding pool w/in the Policy Research for Health System Transformation competition More details & full list of funding pools here: bit.ly/3JsrEBf
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Congrats to Dr. Murphy @stfxuniversity, recipient of this highly prestigious @GAC_AGC medal! Did you know that he is an Editor-in-Chief of @CanJEarthSci, a @cdnsciencepub journal? #geology
The Geological Association of Canada is proud to announce that Dr. Brendan Murphy (St. Francis Xavier University) is the 2022 Logan Medal recipient! Congratulations Brendan, and thank you for your dedication to Canadian Earth science! 🌎🏆 gac.ca/about/grants-awards/l…
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Thank you to all our funders and collaborators incl. Patient Partners, MSSU Scientists and researchers, trainees, policy-makers and healthcare professionals who make this work possible🙏 @UNB @UMoncton @HorizonHealthNB @UPEI @DalhousieU @NSHealthHub @VitaliteNB & so many more
The #GoC, through CIHR, and provincial partners, is investing more than $16.1M to support the work of #PatientOrientedResearch centres across the Maritimes. canada.ca/en/institutes-heal… #SPORSRAP
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Cape Breton University will honour the late Dr. Margaret Dechman with a new research award bearing her name. Nominations for the Margaret Dechman Community Engaged Research Award will be accepted until February 1, 2022. To learn more, visit: cbu.ca/newsroom/releases/new…
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The MSSU 2020-2021 Report to Community is now online! Learn about our collective efforts to support Patient-Oriented Research in the Maritimes. Read the report ⬇️ spor-maritime-srap.ca/news/a…
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Congrats to Dr. Janice Keefe on being named a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences! Dr. Keefe is Chair of the Dept of Family Studies and Gerontology at MSVU, the Lena Isabel Jodrey Chair in Gerontology, & Director of @MSVU_NSCA. Learn more: msvu.ca/msvu-professor-dr-ja…
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Are you a 2SLGBTQIA+🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ youth (18-29) in Halifax who wants to develop queer health research skills? Investigaytors might be right for you. We’ve teamed up with the @CBRCtweets to offer this free skills-building program. Find out more and register at forms.gle/nzJaUeTwQzR7uFTA7
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Scotia Scholars Awards: #StFX students researching projects from eating disorders in varsity athletes to the relationship between sleep and colorectal cancer stfx.ca/about/news/Scotia-Sc…
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Come work with us at Research Nova Scotia careerbeacon.com/en/job/1711…
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Join us on June 17th for a live stream panel discussion on C.A.R.P. Nova Scotia's priority actions to transform home care in the province and across the country. @CARPNSchair @CarpAdvocacy @bill_vangorder @DalhousieU Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…

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Marli MacNeil retweeted
Today we recognize our #IBDWarriors, patient research partners, families and caregivers, healthcare providers, allied healthcare professionals, and researchers on #WorldIBDDay ✨ @getgutsycanada @DCE_NS @CanGastroAssn @AmerGastroAssn #IBD
Today, we create awareness about IBD & wellbeing, unite our incredible community of resilient #IBDWarriors, &#breakthesilence around IBD. Here's how you can help create a world where everyone living with Crohn’s and colitis feels understood and supported: bit.ly/2Rv1Spi.
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The symptoms of VITT are tough because they seem maddeningly "common." I like @heysciencesam's breakdown of what's normal and what's not. Note that VITT symptoms START 4-28 days after vaccine. You may have "normal" symptoms in the first 3 days. If they persist... seek care.
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