Research
Creating a mini鈥慚adagascar: Researchers finally get the elusive lace plant to seed
By better mimicking native conditions on campus, a multidisciplinary team unlocked seed production in an endangered aquatic plant, strengthening long鈥憈erm research, student training, and future discoveries. Read more.
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
蘑菇AV researchers are tackling a critical climate question鈥攚hether the ocean can safely remove carbon dioxide at scale鈥攚hile positioning Nova Scotia as a global leader in carbon removal innovation.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Known for rethinking materials production and championing inclusive science, Dr. Blaine Fiss is gaining global recognition and momentum as he moves toward the next stage of his academic career.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
蘑菇AV is helping to prepare Canada鈥檚 defence community for AI-supported command and control, including fast developing Arctic surveillance scenarios, by simulating how humans and intelligent systems make decisions together under pressure.
Archives - Research
Friday, April 1, 2016
This Saturday (April 2) is World Autism Awareness Day. We speak with Dr. Isabel Smith, 蘑菇AV's Joan and Jack Craig Chair in Autism Research, about the disorder and the importance of advocacy efforts in raising awareness among parents, educators, employers and the broader pubic.
Friday, April 1, 2016
蘑菇AV Medical School researchers have made two discoveries that shine light on how influenza is detected by the immune system, and how the virus has evolved to undermine the body鈥檚 immunity.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Researchers from Dal's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences showed off some of their latest works 鈥斅爋n everything from science fiction to NHL hockey memories 鈥� at the Faculty's annual book launch event earlier this month.
Thursday, March 24, 2016
Dr. Lisa Barrett, viral immunologist and assistant professor in 蘑菇AV Medical School鈥檚 Division of Infectious Diseases, receives John R. Evan Leaders Fund support to explore how chronic illnesses age our immune systems.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
While it was his love of animals that drew him to Dal's Agricultural Campus, Eric Pace has found his way into studying the unique properties of the increasingly popular Haskap berry.