Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub

Research is care, & clinical studies play an important role in advancing healthcare and bringing the best possible treatments to our province.

The NovaStudies Connect platform makes clinical studies accessible to all Nova Scotians through the YourHealthNS app & the website: lnkd.in/eYVsRpFB

If you're passionate about research and innovation and eager to collaborate with experts across diverse sectors, we want to hear from you!

We’re currently looking for a Coordinator Business Development. Learn more: lnkd.in/gb3hTcGi

🚨 Falling Walls Lab is coming to Atlantic Canada!

Students & early-career pros: pitch your breakthrough idea in 3 mins!

📅 Sept 15, 2025 | 🕕 6 PM

Apply by Aug 24: tinyurl.com/3r246uwx

Which wall will your research break?

Healthcare advances when bold researchers lead with integrity. At Nova Scotia Health, research drives impact across the system. Rigorous review boards, patient privacy protection & transparent processes ensure research is safe, responsible & respectful.
Discover their work: lnkd.in/eXN_eyzc

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of Dalhousie University's 2025 research awards!

Special shoutout to Nova Scotia Health affiliate scientists Dr. Ejemai Eboreime & Dr. Alexa Yakubovich for their outstanding work advancing healthcare for all Nova Scotians.

Meet them here: lnkd.in/eCASyMHk

Got a bold idea in health? We’ll help make it real.
At the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, we:
✅ Fund and test new tech
✅ Build industry & research partnerships
✅ Support 336+ clinical trials
✅ Help you navigate commercialization

No red tape. Just real-world impact.
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Breaking Barriers: Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub's Third Quarter Recap Email from Nova Scotia Health How we're pushing Nova Scotia healthcare forward Inaugural Health Innovation Exchange Collaboration is the catalyst for meaningful change in healthcare. On May 13, 2025,

ICYMI: The July 2025 Breaking Barriers is here! 🚀

From AI in rare disease care to world-first heart research in Cape Breton, see how innovation is transforming health in Nova Scotia.

Read and subscribe today!

What began as a "test and try" after Hurricane Fiona now sees Nova Scotia Health mobile clinics serving 53,889 patients across 30+ communities, offering primary care from prescriptions to minor treatments.

Check locations and times on the YourHealthNS app or at lnkd.in/e96YxfpG.

The Making Waves awards recognize Nova Scotia Health staff making exceptional contributions to our communities. This year's Innovator Award recipient Conor Newcombe leads AI and machine learning operations in the department of strategy, performance and analytics. Learn more: lnkd.in/eDXpNXXQ

Research isn’t just about discovery—it’s one way we’re improving care for Nova Scotians. Our teams have secured:

$23M+ funding
$4.3M in internal grants
80 pharma partnerships

Every study shapes better prevention, diagnosis, & treatment, helping patients in NS & contributing to science worldwide.

Every day, Nova Scotia Health staff, clinicians, and volunteers deliver exceptional care. The Making Waves awards celebrate those making a big impact, like Dr. Amanda Vinson, who earned the Early Career Researcher Award for her outstanding kidney transplant work. Learn more: lnkd.in/ewXNR6vT

Can A.I. Find Cures for Untreatable Diseases—Using Drugs We Already Have? For many medical conditions, lifesaving treatments may be hiding in plain sight.

Nova Scotia Health's Dr. Luke Chen’s use of AI to repurpose drugs for rare diseases is not only helping to transform patient care but also gaining international acclaim, including a mention in The New Yorker.

We’re proud to have such dedicated experts advancing healthcare here in Nova Scotia.

Partnerships are at the heart of everything we do.

We invite you to join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Nova Scotia.

Discover partnership opportunities and learn more here: innovationhub.nshealth.ca/collaborate-us

MTatt takes home top prize at Startupfest 2025 as winnings exceed $1 million for the first time | BetaKit More than 10 startups went home with collective investment commitments of over $1 million—the most in the tech conference’s history.

Congratulations to Aruna Revolution on winning a $100,000 Impact Investment prize at Startupfest 2025!

Aruna is revolutionizing menstrual care with their 100% compostable pads.

We’re excited to be piloting these innovative products in two Nova Scotia Health offices.

ICYMI: Nova Scotia Health, through the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub, has been leading the way in piloting & adopting innovative treatments & tech to advance healthcare. We're excited to partner with PolyUnity Tech Inc. 🎧 Learn more: tinyurl.com/4c63mh6s

The NovaStudies Connect platform makes clinical studies accessible to all Nova Scotians through the YourHealthNS app & the NovaStudies Connect website: lnkd.in/eYVsRpFB

Seventy-five-year-old Donna Timmons faced losing her leg to a non-healing wound until DermGEN™, a groundbreaking therapy made from donated human skin, gave her hope.

Created by Halifax’s Decell, DermGEN™ is transforming wound care & restoring independence for patients like Donna: lnkd.in/ex8jFjM4

Research on gene therapy for rare inherited disease reduces costly, regular treatment | CBC News A researcher says the experimental use of gene therapy for a rare inherited disorder is saving almost as much money for treatment of five patients as the study itself costs.

An early-stage gene therapy study for Fabry disease has shown promising results.

Nova Scotia Health's Dr. Michael West, a Halifax-based kidney specialist and co-author of the study, emphasized the potential of gene therapy to reduce treatment burdens and long-term costs.

The latest edition of Breaking Barriers is now available!

Discover how research and innovation at Nova Scotia Health is transforming the healthcare system for all Nova Scotians.

Read the latest and click subscribe: conta.cc/46cWPOr

Dr. Melanie Keats, an affiliate scientist with Nova Scotia Health and cancer survivor, is leading transformative research at the Physical Activity and Cancer Lab, where exercise is being integrated into cancer care to improve outcomes and quality of life: lnkd.in/ebfq-D8i

Are you an RN, LPN, or NP employed by Nova Scotia Health with an innovative idea to enhance practice, promote wellness, or improve patient care?

Apply now for funding through the Nurse-led Innovation Grant!

📩 Details & application: lnkd.in/eprShdhE
📧 Questions? NSHNursingStrategy@nshealth.ca

This morning, our team joined the QEII Foundation’s Inspiration Breakfast, celebrating philanthropy’s impact on patients and families. We’re grateful to be part of a community of strong partnerships, donor generosity and innovation driving healthcare forward for all Nova Scotians.

Only a few days left to apply to Medventions Atlantic, a paid internship in which students & new graduates take part in physician-led, hospital-based fellowship training!

You’ll get hands on experience in a clinical setting with innovators & experienced mentors.

Apply today: lnkd.in/ejfNuxQr

With the arrival of summer and warmer temperatures, outdoor activity increases. Unfortunately, so does the risk of encountering ticks.

Learn more about protecting yourself and your family, and find available resources: bit.ly/3AeB0An

Explore the latest funding and grant opportunities available through the Nova Scotia Health Innovation Hub! Whether you’re looking to launch a new project or support ongoing research, we’re here to help drive innovation in health.

Learn more: bit.ly/4fibt83

Dr. Violet D'Souza is driving change in oral health equity.

Inspired by gaps she saw in care for vulnerable populations, she’s advancing research, education and policy to ensure oral health is recognized as essential, and accessible to all.

Read more about Dr. D'Souza's work: lnkd.in/eR7zmAed

BioPort Atlantic 2025 is open for registration! | Life Sciences Nova Scotia BioPort Atlantic 2025 is open for registration! Our annual conference returns for its 24th year - September 16-18th, at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel. Ready to connect with industry leade...

Ready to connect with industry leaders, entrepreneurs and researchers who are driving innovation across our region? Registration is open for BioPort Atlantic 2025!

Today, our team is participating in the fourth & final Quality Summit, showcasing how our efforts are delivering solutions that enhance care for all Nova Scotians!

The Quality Summits offer a platform for staff & quality improvement teams to highlight the innovative ideas transforming healthcare.

Here’s an exciting one.. We are proud to launch our first Community… | Sam Ross Here’s an exciting one.. We are proud to launch our first Community Wellness Challenge starting June 17th! This is in collaboration with the Government of Nova Scotia, and with our partners at the No...

Are you in Yarmouth County, Pictou County, or the Cape Breton Regional Municipality?

If so, don’t miss out on Wellnify.ai's first phase of their provincial pilot. Track your steps & have a chance to win prizes! 🏆

We’re thrilled to be partnering with such passionate and visionary leaders.

This past Friday, we were honoured to host the Joint Atlantic Regional Conference, with partners Wounds Canada.

The day was filled with educational presentations, inspiring conversations & plenty of time for networking & meeting venders.

We're excited to see where these conversations take us!