Major changes that may impact the ocean鈥檚 role as the world鈥檚 most important carbon storage depot are not accounted for in Canada鈥檚 goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, a problem that researchers at 蘑菇AV and partner institutions are hoping to address if successful in their application for support from the Canada First Research Excellence Fund.

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is providing nearly $1.5 million in support to Dal scholars focused on ensuring we don鈥檛 lose sight of issues revealed during the pandemic in how we serve and protect vulnerable populations.

With the new funding, 蘑菇AV will help empower more of its scholars to engage in some of the most sophisticated research in the world.

What do apples, opera, and social vulnerability have in common? They鈥檙e all areas of expertise highlighted amongst this year鈥檚 crop of finalists in the Faculty of Graduate Studies鈥� annual battle of brains and brevity.

The April 12 Open Dialogue Live event 鈥淒ata and its Impact on Health鈥� will examine how data from the COVID-19 pandemic can be used to influence public policy and potentially mitigate risks should another pandemic occur.