Meet StrumAssist—an assistive device designed by a Nova Scotia Health recreation therapy team and PolyUnity. Created through a 3D-printing test-and-try pilot, it supports rehabilitation by helping people with acquired brain injury return to playing guitar. Learn more: lnkd.in/eGvziYUS

As the front door for innovation and partnerships at Nova Scotia Health, the Health Innovation Hub is connecting members of the health ecosystem together to strategically advance new ideas that improve health outcomes for all Nova Scotians.

Can food be part of a prescription for better health? A new Dalhousie University study, led by Leah Cahill, affiliate scientist with Nova Scotia Health, explores how wild blueberries may reduce frailty and boost heart health—advancing food as medicine in routine care.

More patients. Faster recovery. Surgeons at the QEII Health Sciences Centre are using the new da Vinci Xi to deliver minimally invasive surgical care to patients who may not have been candidates before. 80+ surgeries and counting! Read more: tr.ee/ATz7Xv

Are you working on innovative health research? Don’t miss these current funding opportunities! Current opportunities and deadlines 👉 tr.ee/0fcdP8

For Heart Month, we’re re-sharing this story from Cape Breton, where local clinicians & patients are contributing to a world-first heart health clinical trial. Through research, community engagement & innovation, Nova Scotia continues to make meaningful strides in cardiac care: tr.ee/xKZjhS

Robotics-assisted surgery helps surgeons like Dr. Gala-Lopez move through intricate anatomy with greater precision. Our newest system - the da Vinci Xi - is our most advanced yet. Read more: lnkd.in/epTz-WZy

Today, on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, and every day, we celebrate the women and girls whose curiosity, creativity and leadership drive innovation across health research and our health system. 🙌

Every cancer medicine in use today exists because of clinical trials. Nova Scotia Health oncologist Dr. Ashley Davidson is leading a global breast cancer trial in NS, studying whether adding ribociclib to hormone therapy can reduce recurrence risk in early-stage HR+/HER2- breast cancer. tr.ee/WOqQPK

Make a difference through clinical research. Join NovaStudies Connect and search hundreds of studies by health condition, including chronic disease, mental health, cancer and general wellbeing. Our platform connects you directly to study teams. Find a study that works for you: lnkd.in/eM7hdJji

Celebrating the arrival of Nova Scotia's seventh robotic surgery system: the Intuitive da Vinci Xi. This is our most advanced surgical robot, and its precision is making minimally invasive surgery possible for a broader range of patients. Here it is in action during its first complex surgery.

It’s a new era of surgery at the QEII Health Sciences Centre. We’re celebrating the arrival of Nova Scotia’s newest and most advanced Intuitive da Vinci Xi robotic surgery system yet.

Partnerships fuel innovation and we want to collaborate with you! We’re tackling critical health challenges by bringing together the right people, with the right ideas. Ready to partner & innovate? Submit ideas lnkd.in/eBYAjUvz Let’s work together to shape the future of health care in Nova Scotia.

Health-related research and innovation in Nova Scotia is driving discoveries that improve lives locally and globally. Keep up with the latest news: lnkd.in/eXN_eyzc

Apply now to the Nova Scotia Health & QEII Health Sciences Foundation Health Equity Fund! This collaborative fund supports researchers and innovators who are advancing health equity in their work. 📅 Expression of interest deadline: March 31, 2026 🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/eYZvfYr3

The January 2026 edition of Breaking Barriers is here! Explore our latest newsletter and learn how Nova Scotia is transforming healthcare through research and innovation. Ready to learn how research and innovation are shaping Nova Scotia’s health future? Read the latest: conta.cc/4sEXEbq

Are you a healthcare student looking to make a difference in patient care while growing your professional skillset? Join Pulse Health Innovation for an inspiring chat with Sara Fedullo and Dr. David Hodgson, the cofounders of Hollo Medical. Register today: luma.com/ngpsx99k

Dalhousie students & varsity soccer players Ricky Schwartzkopf & Andrew Chen, with support from Dr. Luke Chen, co-authored a groundbreaking research paper identifying the first new treatment for severe immune neutropenia in 25 years—already influencing patient care in Nova Scotia: lnkd.in/ejWKvyFu

From digital health to new care models, innovation is reshaping prevention, treatment & recovery, but progress happens when ideas meet real clinical settings. One example from partner Ring Rescue, is the Ring Rescue kit, now used in medical centres across North America to safely remove stuck rings.

Research in healthcare provides the evidence and knowledge needed to improve care, patient outcomes and equity in care delivery. Learn more about research at Nova Scotia Health: lnkd.in/eKX9Paky

Life Sciences Nova Scotia, in partnership with Global Affairs Canada & the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, has launched the Export Café Series. Each session is designed to help life sciences companies expand international reach with practical insights, guidance & connections: lnkd.in/e4Rku4_Y

Are you a healthcare student looking to make a difference in patient care while growing your professional skillset? Join Pulse Health Innovation for an inspiring chat with Sara Fedullo and Dr. David Hodgson, the cofounders of Hollo Medical. Register today: luma.com/ngpsx99k

Make a difference through clinical research. Join NovaStudies Connect and search hundreds of studies by health condition, including chronic disease, mental health, cancer and general wellbeing. Our platform connects you directly to study teams. Find a study that works for you: lnkd.in/eM7hdJji

Stroke recovery doesn’t end at with your hospital discharge. A new Nova Scotia pilot from March of Dimes Canada & the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub helps survivors and families find peer & community-based support. Read more: lnkd.in/eBZfUskc

🚀 Innovation starts with people. Meet the researchers, clinicians, and innovators in Nova Scotia working together to solve complex healthcare challenges through collaboration and creativity: lnkd.in/eXN_eyzc

Myth: Innovation is a “nice to have” in healthcare. Reality: At the Health Innovation Hub, we work with care teams to test solutions in real-world settings - safe, evidence-informed and proven before scaling. Innovation isn’t tech for tech’s sake; it’s better care. Learn more: lnkd.in/g7C2a5Ma

For Dr. Gail Eskes, stroke recovery is a lifelong commitment—helping people reclaim independence and quality of life. Nova Scotia–led research explores digital, gamified rehab for brain recovery at home, making care more accessible and effective. 👉 tr.ee/p7jrSi

We’re hiring! This leadership role works across clinical teams to support the launch of new services & advance innovation, builds partnerships across industry, academia, startups, funders, & government, & more. Help shape the future of health research and innovation in Nova Scotia 👉 tr.ee/G5ajNO

As 2025 comes to an end, we’re highlighting our most impactful stories. At 75, Donna Timmons faced losing her leg due to a non-healing wound. DermGEN™ changed everything. Developed locally & supported through the Health Innovation Hub, this innovative therapy is restoring hope: lnkd.in/ex8jFjM4

As 2025 draws to a close, we’re resharing the healthcare innovation stories that stood out this year. One highlights Tenzr Health, a Vancouver-based company using gamification and real-time data to connect in-clinic and at-home rehab, improving outcomes for patients and therapists: tr.ee/gLqNAY

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re resharing our top healthcare research stories. One such story spotlights safer medication management for people with chronic kidney disease. Dr. Jo-Anne Wilson & team are developing eDoseCKD to support precise, evidence-based dosing. Research is care: lnkd.in/ePddbbUX

Nearly two weeks since One Person One Record went live at IWK Health, & the clinical information system is already making a positive difference for clinicians, employees & patients. By end of 2026, it will support a more patient-centered health care experience across Nova Scotia: lnkd.in/eqzkfcJj

As 2025 winds down, we’re revisiting our most impactful research & innovation stories. In the weeks ahead, we’ll share top highlights, including Dalhousie student Lachlan McPhee, inspired by a friend’s cancer fight and his father’s robotic surgery to help improve care for Nova Scotians: tr.ee/310H8r

As 2025 winds down, we’re revisiting our most impactful research & innovation stories. In the weeks ahead, we’ll reshare top highlights, such as Dr. Luke Chen, who used an AI-driven approach to help save a patient who was nearing hospice care: innovationhub.nshealth.ca/news-and-upd...

As 2025 winds down, we’re revisiting our most impactful research & innovation stories. In the weeks ahead, we’ll reshare top highlights, such as this global first: a Cape Breton team led by Dr. Paul MacDonald enrolled the world’s first patient in AstraZeneca’s Prevent HF trial: lnkd.in/e_kGmFr4

Our Fall 2025 Medventions Atlantic fellows wrapped up their program experience this week by showcasing a bold, needs-driven innovation. We’re proud of Hannah, Jacob, & Joseph's hard work & curiosity! Excited to welcome the Winter 2026 & pilot Newfoundland cohorts next. More: lnkd.in/eUq4qxCz

DYK? The Nova Scotia Health Public Health Mobile Unit brings vaccination and Public Health services directly into communities across Nova Scotia, helping reduce barriers to care. For more info: lnkd.in/d9_DDHgV

We believe that research is care. Clinical studies are safe, ethical & play an important role in advancing healthcare & bringing the best possible treatments to our province. Clinical studies are accessible to all Nova Scotians through the YourHealthNS app & NovaStudies Connect: lnkd.in/eYVsRpFB

Congratulations to IWK Health on the successful launch of One Person One Record, a major milestone in Nova Scotia’s digital health transformation. We look forward to the meaningful impact this new system will deliver province-wide when it is launched across Nova Scotia Health in 2026!

Yesterday, members of our team connected with colleagues & partners at the Life Sciences Nova Scotia holiday social! This year marks our first year of partnership, one that has strengthened support for innovators & entrepreneurs in the health sciences sector. We're excited for what’s ahead!

We are only able to drive healthcare innovation in Nova Scotia because of our partners. As we approach the end of 2025, we thank you for the insight and expertise that enable transformative solutions. We're grateful to shape the future together. Want to partner with us? Connect: lnkd.in/eBYAjUvz

Thank you to the 60+ participants who joined our 2nd bi-annual Health Innovation Exchange. Together, the Nova Scotia Health research team, the Health Innovation Hub and our innovative partners connected, shared ideas & identified ways to collaborate that can improve healthcare for all Nova Scotians.

Have you checked out the latest edition of Breaking Barriers? Discover how research and innovation at Nova Scotia Health is transforming the healthcare system for all Nova Scotians. Read the latest and click subscribe: conta.cc/4ptMlBf

E2G supports early-stage, higher-risk research that drives practical impact for Nova Scotia across three key sectors: ✔️ Natural resources, climate change & clean energy ✔️ Life sciences & health sciences ✔️ Construction & transportation Apply by January 21, 2026 👇

Apply now to the Medventions Atlantic Newfoundland pilot program! This four-month paid fellowship provides hands-on experience through shadowing clinician mentors, identifying real clinical needs, assessing markets and IP, and building early commercialization pathways: lnkd.in/eESjQmgR

Are you or someone you know a woman who has experienced a cancer diagnosis? You’re invited to share stories of grief and loss to help deepen understanding of the emotional impact of cancer. Participation is voluntary and confidential. Learn more or join the study: lnkd.in/eyEXnVAC

We believe that research is care. Clinical studies are safe, ethical & play an important role in advancing healthcare and bringing the best possible treatments to our province. NovaStudies Connect makes clinical studies accessible through the YourHealthNS app & the website: lnkd.in/eYVsRpFB

Congratulations to all of last night’s Discovery Awards recipients, but a special shout-out to Nova Scotia Health affiliate scientist Dr. Ejemai Eboreime, who was the 2025 Emerging Professional Award recipient! 🎉

We believe that meaningful change in healthcare doesn’t always start with large-scale disruption, but with a single smart solution to a very real problem. We're proud to see our partners at Ring Rescue Inc. featured in Forbes as an example of how micro-innovations can make a big impact.

Have you checked out our Research & Innovation: 2024 - 2025 Year at a Glance? Read the full report: lnkd.in/eTtknnZm