The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) supports patient-oriented research that responds to health priorities across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. Explore MSSU-supported research projects below that are strengthening health systems and improving care by partnering with people with lived and living experience across the Maritimes.
Projects at a glance
Current Year (in progress)
Past Year (completed)
Since 2016
30
Active priority research projects
93%
Priority projects addressing provincial priorities
13
Completed priority research projects
96%
Priority Projects addressing provincial priorities
5
Interprovincial research projects
A snapshot of MSSU-supported research activity – current (April 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025) and past (April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025).
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| Health Priority | Project Title | Location | Status | Project Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental health and addictions | At-Risk Gambling | Prince Edward Island | Complete | CHCR-2018-001-GMB |
| Mental health and addictions | Youth and Young Adult Vaping | Nova Scotia | Complete | 20114501-PHSD-VAPE |
| Mental health and addictions | UniCITY | Nova Scotia | Complete | R296-2018-WOZNEY |
| Improving access to care | Pharmacist Prescribing and Primary Health Care Access | Nova Scotia | Complete | R412-2019-DHW-BE-Pharmacist Prescribing |
| System connectedness and coordination | Myeloma Priority Setting Partnership | New Brunswick, Saint John | Complete | 20015201-CANC-PSP |
| System connectedness and coordination | Maritime Health Atlas | Interprovincial | Complete | M010-2015- Health Atlas |
| Improving access to care | Exploring 811 use in Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia | Complete | R326-2018-DHW-811 |
| Improving access to care | CONNECT Project | Moncton, New Brunswick | Complete |
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