New MSSU Director
January 15, 2018
On January 29, Ms. Marina Hamilton, RN, MScN will join the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) as Director. Ms. Hamilton holds a Master of Science in Nursing from the University
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The Autistic Adults Summit: a landmark event in the Autistic community narrative
December 21, 2017
On November 17 and 18, 2017, more than 100 participants gathered at the Multipurpose Centre in Shediac, New Brunswick, to attend the Autistic Adults Summit. Part of the MSSU-led research
Spotlight on: Evidence Synthesis
December 21, 2017
What is evidence synthesis? Evidence synthesis (sometimes called knowledge synthesis) is the process of gathering all relevant information on a given topic. We generally do this by searching the academic
Inaugural Maritime SPOR Summit held in Halifax
December 18, 2017
On December 4 and 5, 2017, representatives from the SPOR Networks in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island met in Halifax, Nova Scotia for the inaugural Maritime SPOR
Spotlight on: Patient Engagement
September 27, 2017
As the second feature in our spotlight series, we’re shining a light on Patient Engagement. A critical component of the MSSU, patient engagement is the act of meaningful and active
Autism research led by autistics and their caregivers in the Maritimes
September 26, 2017
Moncton, NB, September 26, 2017 – Throughout the Maritimes, adults living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their caregivers are faced with a problem: the system fails them. While tremendous efforts
Changes to MSSU scientific leadership
September 11, 2017
Dr. Adrian Levy has stepped down from his role as Nominated Principal Investigator of the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU). Dr. Levy was responsible for the initiation and growth of
MSSU offers in-kind consultation services to researchers
June 30, 2017
We at the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) want to remind the health research community that we are open for business over the summer months. As one of several SUPPORT
Inaugural New Brunswick SPOR Summit held in Moncton
June 30, 2017
On June 8 and 9, the inaugural New Brunswick SPOR Summit took place at the Université de Moncton. Bringing together representatives from SPOR networks and patient advisors, the theme was Engaging
MSSU Annual Workshop takes place in Charlottetown
June 29, 2017
On May 1 & 2, 2017, the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) held its Annual Workshop in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island (PEI). The workshop brought together over 70 MSSU employees,