Halifax, NS – Fourteen early-career health researchers in Nova Scotia have received a New Health Investigator Grant (NHIG) to support work that aligns with the province’s health research priorities.
Recipients include researchers from Acadia University, Cape Breton University, Dalhousie University, IWK Health Centre, Nova Scotia Health, and St. Francis Xavier University. Recipients received between $87,992 and $100,000 to support the establishment of research programs, expand research to obtain future long-term funding, and to support significant contributions in the health research field.
Recipients’ projects cover areas of physical, mental, social, and emotional health and span a broad range of topics including health inequalities, cancer, improving healthcare practices and delivery, chronic disease, and support for children experiencing disabilities. A theme across many projects is advancing equitable and culturally sensitive healthcare for youth, the LGBTQ+ community, African Nova Scotians, and those of minority language backgrounds.
“Nova Scotia’s healthcare system faces a variety of challenges, and improving the efficient and effective delivery of healthcare to Nova Scotians is a provincial priority,” says Stefan Leslie, CEO of Research Nova Scotia. “The grants will support these early-career researchers to build the teams needed to tackle these challenges and help create a healthier Nova Scotia.”
The review process selected projects that will make an important contribution to our province. Projects were reviewed by an expert committee to ensure the highest standards of scientific merit are met.
“The NHIG is an incredible opportunity for early career researchers to lead and direct critical health research to address long-standing as well as emerging health issues in the province,” says Dr. Keisha Jefferies, 2023-24 NHIG recipient from Dalhousie University. “Not only will this grant allow our team to generate knowledge and develop health recommendations about a debilitating reproductive health issue, but it also supports community-engaged research and facilitates capacity building in health research among historically excluded communities.”
Funding for Research Nova Scotia to support the NHIG projects is provided by the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness.
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Additional Information
List of 2023-24 New Health Investigator Grant Recipients:
- Dr. Sorayya Askari, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Stephanie Gauvin, Acadia University
- Dr. Ana Maria Gonzalez Barrero, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Keisha Jefferies, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Katrin Julia Kaal, Nova Scotia Health
- Dr. Gregory Knapp, IWK Health Centre
- Dr. Jennifer Lane, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Megan MacGillivray, St. Francis Xavier University
- Dr. Anikó Malik, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Colin McLaren, Cape Breton University
- Dr. Arlinda Ruco, St. Francis Xavier University
- Dr. Son Truong, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Kyle Wilby, Dalhousie University
- Dr. Jo-Anne Wilson, Dalhousie University