Breaking Barriers: Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub's Second Quarter Recap

Welcome to the anniversary edition of Breaking Barriers!

Our staff, researchers, innovators and partners recently had the pleasure of celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Nova Scotia Innovation Hub opening its doors in the Nova Centre in the heart of Halifax’s downtown.

As we look back at the amazing developments we’ve made in healthcare in Nova Scotia, we can't help but feel even more energized about the changes we’ve yet to make to improve patient care in our province.

– Dr. Gail Tomblin Murphy Vice President, Research, Innovation & Discovery and Innovation Partnerships

Research Spotlight: Managing dementia through hands-on brain study

Meet Dr. Sultan Darvesh, the man leading a team of professionals working with researchers across the province to identify different subtypes of dementia through studies of the brain.

Find out more about this crucial dementia research happening in Nova Scotia.

Tenera offers seniors comfort, safety and independence

Tech company Tenera is helping lead a quiet revolution in Nova Scotia care facilities by giving patients and staff more autonomy and safety thanks to their device.

Learn more about Tenera here.

Ring Rescue: A game-changing ring-removal technology

One local company is redesigning how we treat rings that get stuck – a common problem with serious consequences.

See how their technology is helping patients in Nova Scotia and across North America.

Discovery Spotlight: Well-being HUB leads community-based health and wellness

A collaborative project in rural Nova Scotia is bringing better supports to community members and increasing access to a wide variety of health services.

Learn more about how this project is impacting the community.

RBC Youth Health Innovation Challenge fosters creativity, action on youth mental healthcare

Eighteen amazing innovations were pitched by young adults as part of the 2024 RBC Youth Health Innovation Challenge.

Find out more about the long-lasting impacts of the unique challenge.

Providing care and hope through research with the ACCRU Team

Meet the Atlantic Canada Cancer Research Unit, a team providing the best possible care to cancer patients through clinical trials.

Research can't happen without you. Find clinical trials today with NovaStudies Connect.

Search for studies by condition and connect directly to a study team in Nova Scotia.

Visit NovaStudiesConnect.com

The Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub is leading innovation and research within the healthcare system to deliver high-impact solutions for patients and providers. Through strategic partnerships with clinical champions, industry, healthcare foundations, governments and academic partners, we're harnessing the best available evidence and innovative solutions. For more, visit our website and follow us on social media.