MSSU Scientist Spotlight: Ellen McGarity-Shipley
August 22, 2025
Read the full Q&A to learn how Dr. McGarity-Shipley’s team is co-designing change and why she believes patient engagement is worth the extra effort.
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New funding a ‘game-changer’ for autism research in the Maritimes
March 28, 2025
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.
More than data: Why patient perspectives matter in health research
February 5, 2025
Read about a MSSU Patient/Public Partners experience reviewing data access requests in Nova Scotia.
Inclusive supports for youth mental health
November 13, 2024
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
Making the path to referral for FASD diagnosis easier for youth
August 27, 2024
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.
Patient/Public Partners join Maritime-wide project on COVID-19 and mental health
January 20, 2024
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.
Patient Partners help rebuild program to support trainees
January 20, 2024
Donna Rubenstein is passionate about educating young researchers on the importance of patient engagement. An MSSU Patient Partner for two years, Donna was excited to join a team of patients
MSSU research backs presumptions about COVID effects on mental health for Nova Scotians
October 22, 2023
Patient/Public Partners help bring “data to life” There has never been a lack of media attention about the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the mental health of people in
Building community resilience to climate change
October 22, 2023
Patient Partners to select data indicators for UPEI Project A MSSU supported research project at UPEI moved forward this year after receiving funding through the Government of PEI’s Climate Change Challenge
Patients help lead changes to NB health system through research
May 24, 2023
Hospital to Home pharmacy project aims to improve communication with seniors about their medications after leaving the hospital Engaging patient perspectives in research can be a challenging endeavour, but a