Healthcare research goes beyond discovery; it drives real impact. Each study and breakthrough moves us closer to better outcomes, longer lives and healthier communities. Research is care. If you’re interested in helping shape the future of healthcare, explore NovaStudies Connect: lnkd.in/eM7hdJji

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.

The Nova Scotia Health Research Fund is now open for applications! Expression of interest deadline is May 21. Learn more and submit your application here: lnkd.in/eaFJP6qE

Every new healthcare solution starts with a problem worth solving. Learn more about how innovation is turning challenges into progress: tr.ee/3r1Naw (Pictured: Dr. Hiebert and Dr. Gala-Lopez with the Intuitive da Vinci Xi surgical robot)

A clinical trial in NS is exploring an experimental radioactive therapy designed to reduce radiation exposure to healthy tissue. This Phase I study is focused on safety, dosing, and how the treatment behaves in the body. Read more: lnkd.in/eNVskHQW

Today we celebrated our Winter 2026 Medventions Atlantic fellows as they wrapped their fellowship with a capstone showcase, presenting innovative, needs-driven solutions developed through hands-on clinical experience. Proud of their impact and excited for what’s next: tr.ee/xIMr9X

DYK immune cells can be reprogrammed to fight cancer? CAR T-cell therapy modifies a patient’s T-cells to target harmful cells like a “living drug.” Now expanding beyond blood cancers, research—including locally—is making this breakthrough more accessible. Clinical trials are key: tr.ee/HD1aLv

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Make a difference in cancer care and your health. The Physical Activity and Cancer Lab is recruiting for PREPARE, EXCEL & ACCESS studies on exercise, nutrition & recovery. Help improve future care. 💪

Are you interested in gaining practical insights into patent strategy for life sciences, learning how companies handle real-world challenges, and getting guidance to better protect and commercialize your innovation? 👇

Healthcare research goes beyond discovery; it drives real impact. Each study and breakthrough moves us closer to better outcomes, longer lives and healthier communities. Research is care. Help shape the future of healthcare and explore NovaStudies Connect: lnkd.in/eeHwfw5e

Created by the Canadian Respiratory Research Network, the Lung Health Registry connects you w/ research studies happening near you that match your health profile. By signing up, you’re becoming part of a community helping shape the future of respiratory care. lnkd.in/dCDfGxFZ

Winter 2026 Medventions Atlantic Fellows met Mayor Andy Fillmore, highlighting collaboration between health innovators and civic leaders. As they near their final month, they’re preparing to showcase their gynecologic oncology solution in mid-April. Learn more: medventions.ca/medventions-...

ICYMI: check out the latest edition of Breaking Barriers! Explore our newsletter & learn how Nova Scotia is transforming healthcare through research & innovation. Sign up & learn more about the latest Medventions cohorts, a new pilot program supporting stroke survivors & more: conta.cc/4sEXEbq

The Nova Scotia Health Research Fund is now open for applications! Expression of interest deadline is May 21. Learn more and submit your application here: lnkd.in/eaFJP6qE

Are you a woman who has been diagnosed with cancer? You’re invited to share your story of grief and loss to help improve future support for women in a similar situation. Complete the survey: lnkd.in/gVC3VbJp

Healthcare research and innovation thrive through collaboration. Nova Scotia Health teams test new ideas, while researchers ask critical questions and turn discoveries into better care. Together, they drive progress and shape the future of healthcare for Nova Scotians.

The PAC Lab, co-directed by Nova Scotia Health affiliate scientist Dr. Melanie Keats, is advancing the role of exercise as part of treatment. Hear more from Global News about how a local patient regained strength, independence and confidence through a structured exercise program.

Join the Lung Health Registry today! Created by the Canadian Respiratory Research Network, this innovative registry connects you with research studies happening near you that match your individual health profile. Learn more: lnkd.in/dCDfGxFZ

New tools, smarter systems, and breakthrough research are transforming how we prevent, diagnose, and treat disease—and how we deliver patient care. Read more about the latest research breakthroughs and inspiring innovations in healthcare: tr.ee/QxDbx4

Did you catch Ring Rescue Inc. on last night’s episode of The Pitt?! Innovation in healthcare isn’t just about technology; it’s about solving everyday problems for patients and clinicians. We're proud to support the innovators turning practical ideas into global solutions: tr.ee/0z8TVp

After promising early results using DermGEN™ at Nova Scotia Health’s Multi-Disciplinary Leg Ulcer Clinic, we’re expanding our partnership to treat 80 more patients. This innovative therapy uses human skin to support tissue regeneration, accelerate healing & help prevent amputations: tr.ee/e6uxBX

At the Health Innovation Hub, we support innovations that improve patient care. Now one is hitting the big screen: Nova Scotia–grown Ring Rescue will appear this Thursday on The Pitt (S2/E10). This local innovative solution for ring entrapment is now used in 2,000+ hospitals: tr.ee/n6LKVr

Great to see the conversation about patient access to health records gaining momentum— and exciting to hear a shout-out to YourHealthNS as part of the discussion!

On #InternationalWomensDay we’re celebrating the women shaping the future of health through research & innovation at Nova Scotia Health. From new treatments & technologies to clinical trials, improving patient care & mentoring the next generation, women are driving meaningful change every day.

ICYMI: check out the latest edition of Breaking Barriers! Explore our latest newsletter and learn how Nova Scotia is transforming healthcare through research and innovation. Read the latest and click subscribe: conta.cc/4sEXEbq

Nova Scotia Health is launching an early-stage trial of a targeted cancer treatment that seeks out cancer cells & delivers radiation directly to tumours, limiting damage to healthy tissue. Greater precision, fewer side effects & better future care: lnkd.in/eMYPi5H4

Researchers are studying a new at-home light therapy for knee osteoarthritis. If you have ongoing knee pain and no surgery scheduled, you may qualify. Help advance research while exploring a potential new option for pain relief. 📞 902-499-9167 📧 [email protected]

Congratulations to the newest recipients of funding from the Nova Scotia Health Research Fund: Dr. Kenneth Rockwood, Dr. Aba Scott, Dr. Patrick T. Fok & Dr. David Clarke. We look forward to seeing how your research advances knowledge & improves lives: innovationhub.nshealth.ca/news-and-upd...

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