While relatively new to patient-oriented research and as a MSSU Scientist (16 months), Ruth has become a strong champion for engaging people with lived experience as partners in health research.…

The next chapter of the CONNECT project is unfolding with an innovative knowledge mobilization initiative: the co-design of a video game aimed at tackling stigma and increasing autism acceptance.

Read about a MSSU Patient/Public Partners experience reviewing data access requests in Nova Scotia.

A patient-oriented research project, led by the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit team in Saint John, provided crucial evidence to expand an innovative care model for rural breast surgery patients in…

Nova Scotia event builds MSSU awareness and strengthens collaborations  “I think a number of the trainees, people with lived expertise and equity-deserving community members didn’t know about MSSU, and this…

Patients help develop recommendations to improve care for children with medical complexity during pandemics Strict public health measures were needed during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep people safe, but created…

With support from the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit, a team of Moncton researchers from Vitalité Health Network and the Université de Moncton are leading a study looking at New Brunswick youth’s experiences in the health care system before being referred to the NB FASD Centre of Excellence.

A Journey into Patient-Oriented Research

At its best, patient engagement is beneficial for researchers and patients—an opportunity for mutual growth. This equally beneficial relationship has been especially fruitful for Cassidy Bradley, a Dalhousie University graduate.…