MSSU Welcomes New Science Lead
November 13, 2020
The MSSU is pleased to welcome Dr. Jason Hickey as the Science Lead for Indigenous Allyship and Engagement.
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MSSU supports CO-VIC Study
August 11, 2020
Assessing evidence for potential treatments for COVID-19 To aid in the fight against COVID-19, Nova Scotia researchers joined forces on the COVID Victory Study, or CO-VIC Study, to evaluate the effectiveness
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 MSSU Student Award Recipients
July 27, 2020
The MSSU is pleased to announce the eight recipients of the 2020-2021 MSSU Student Awards. The MSSU Student Awards provide financial support to research trainees pursuing patient-oriented health research. The 2020-21 competition
Joining forces to support primary care during and after COVID-19
July 22, 2020
The arrival of COVID-19 brought rapid and sweeping changes to the primary health care system—a system that accounts for more than three-quarters of billed health care appointments in Canada. Seemingly
MSSU welcomes new Science Leads
July 10, 2020
The MSSU is pleased to welcome two new Science Leads, Drs. Katie Aubrecht and Natalie Rosen, who will provide leadership, expertise and support for research and training in Equity, Diversity
MSSU introduces new Patient Partner Compensation and Reimbursement Policy
May 29, 2020
The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit has introduced a new Patient Partner Compensation and Reimbursement Policy. The policy sets out procedures for compensating Patient Partners for their involvement in MSSU activities
New MSSU COVID-19 Resource Guide
April 9, 2020
Around the world, researchers are working quickly to build a better understanding of COVID-19, and the novel coronavirus that causes this disease. Staying current with this rapidly-evolving field is challenging.
MSSU work arrangements during COVID-19 outbreak
March 17, 2020
The situation with COVID-19 is rapidly evolving. As of Sunday, March 15, 2020, all three Maritime Provinces had reported presumptive and/or confirmed cases of COVID-19. In light of these developments,
Accepting applications for 2020-2021 MSSU Student Awards
March 4, 2020
We’re excited to announce that the competition for the 2020-2021 MSSU Student Awards is now open. The MSSU Student Awards provide funding to graduate students pursuing patient-oriented health research. To
New initiative to improve health data access for researchers
February 11, 2020
Health researchers will now be able to access data from multiple provincial, territorial and pan-Canadian sources more easily, thanks to the Data Access Support Hub (DASH). Today, the Health Data Research