The MSSU is pleased to welcome Dr. Daniel Dutton as our new Science Lead for Capacity Development. In his new role, Dr. Dutton will co-Chair the Capacity Development Advisory Committee and provide leadership for a growing portfolio of educational and capacity building activities including the MSSU Studentship Awards, patient-oriented research trainings, and the upcoming Maritime Health Research Summit.
Dr. Dutton is an Assistant Professor, Dept. of Community Health and Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University and Adjunct Professor, Sociology, University of New Brunswick. He has a deep interest in how government policy can improve health outcomes for Maritimers, something that requires engagement with those whom these policies impact most.
“I am looking forward to creating new opportunities for trainees and researchers to grow. There are many institutions represented in the MSSU and I want to leverage their strengths so the network itself serves as a valuable resource to members,” said Dr. Dutton.
Dr. Dutton will be assuming the role from Dr. Mathieu Bélanger, who will continue as the Science Lead for the MSSU team in Moncton. We thank Dr. Bélanger for his many contributions to our capacity development initiatives.