Research Nova Scotia

Halifax, NS (May 26, 2020) Dr. Yigit Aydede, an associate professor of economics in the School of Business at Saint Mary’s University, is leading a study that will analyze the transmission rate of COVID-19 in Nova Scotia. “Factors that affect the spread of viral infection are multiple and complex,” says Dr. Aydede. “Further, assessing the…

Halifax, NS (May 21, 2020) Dr. Katie Aubrecht is an assistant professor in the department of sociology at St. Francis Xavier University and Canada Research Chair Health Equity and Social Justice. A recent grant from the Nova Scotia Health Research Coalition is enabling her team to assess and strengthen available supports for vulnerable Nova Scotians…

Halifax, NS (May 19, 2020) “Our goal is to develop a point-of-care rapid COVID-19 virus detection technology platform,” says Dr. Mkandawire. “It would be an inexpensive, portable, and easy-to-use device, which would eliminate the need for highly technical laboratory equipment or training.” Dr. Martin Mkandawire is a solid-state chemist and chemistry professor in the School…

Halifax, NS (May 14, 2020) Dr. James Hughes, an assistant professor in Saint Francis Xavier University’s Faculty of Computer Science, is leading a study that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to select best strategies for COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment in Nova Scotian communities. “It may be the case that different strategies are required for…

Halifax, NS (May 08, 2020) “The COVID-19 virus outbreak has triggered orders to limit social contact, impacting wages, as well as access to goods and services,” says Dr. Whitfield. “While we know that these emergency measures could change how Nova Scotians feed their babies, we haven’t experienced an emergency like this before.” Dr. Kyly Whitfield…