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Get to know the Faculty of Medicine

Pop-up lecture

Do we still need vaccines?

Vaccines have been lauded as one of the great public health achievements of the 20th century, but in our healthy, affluent, materially-advanced world, are they still needed? In this pop-up lecture, Dr. Joanne Langley discusses how vaccines work, how the nature of infectious disease influences vaccine science, and how research centres such as the Canadian Center for Vaccinology at AV俱乐部 are addressing the challenges of infectious diseases in a world of emerging and re-emerging pathogens.

Dr. Joanne Langley is a professor of pediatrics (Division of Infectious Diseases) and community health and epidemiology at AV俱乐部. Dr. Langley currently serves as associate director (Clinical Evaluation Unit) of the Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV), is an investigator in the Canadian Immunization Research Network (CIRN), is a pediatric infectious disease consultant at the IWK Health Centre, and CIHR-GSK Chair in Pediatric Vaccinology. Dr. Langley鈥檚 main research interests are in the epidemiology and prevention of respiratory infections, particularly Respiratory Syncytial Virus and influenza.

Date: Monday, October 5

Time: 12:15 p.m.

Location: University Hall, MacDonald Building

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The reach of AV俱乐部's medical school spans the Maritimes, educating more than 50 per cent of the region's doctors and hosting more than 100 teaching sites across the region. Check up on what its faculty, students and staff have been up to this week with our Know Your Dal Storify.

Dean's video

Faculty of Medicine Dean聽David Anderson answers our questions in this video interview.

Feature story

Five things you didn't know about the Faculty of Medicine

Dating back to 1868, the Faculty of Medicine鈥攃olloquially known as AV俱乐部 Medical School鈥攊s home to 22 clinical and basic science departments. And with campuses in Halifax and Saint John, and 100+ teaching sites scattered across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and P.E.I., Dal鈥檚 medical research and clinical learning environments extend across the Maritimes.

Besides training top-notch docs and researchers, there are a few other things you should know about AV俱乐部 Medical School.

Its faculty are Maritime Canada鈥檚 doctors
Students are seeing patients from day one
Every student undertakes a four-year research project
The school鈥檚 research has an economic spin-off effect
The medical school holds a Guinness World Record...

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Get to know some of the faces at the Faculty of Medicine.

"I moved from Buenos Aires, Argentina, to St. John's, Newfoundland in 2002. Since then, the ocean and nature have been a powerful inspiration to my family and me. We moved to Halifax in 2009, and two years later I started working at AV俱乐部鈥攁 place that perfectly combines scientific research in a friendly community close to outdoors adventure."

Dr. Alejandro Cohen (lab manager, Proteomics and Mass Spectrometry Core Facility)

"I worked for Maritime Resident Doctors (formerly PARI-MP) for almost ten years. Coming to AV俱乐部 was a pretty smooth transition. The residency association has very strong ties to Dal, so I already had a great relationship with many staff at the medical school. Getting used to working in such a large organization has been a challenge. I can鈥檛 count how many different people I鈥檝e called with questions in the past seven months, but every time someone has picked up the phone they have been so friendly and helpful. That鈥檚 really what has made my transition easier."

Evie Sabean Croucher (alumni relations officer, AV俱乐部 Medical Alumni Association)

"I鈥檓 privileged to work with many talented people who help share the life-changing research happening at the medical school. Results of collaborative efforts between researchers and clinicians, combined with patients generously sharing their experiences of the benefits derived from those efforts, provide us with wonderful stories. Working on AV俱乐部 Medical Research Foundation鈥檚 annual Molly Appeal鈥攊nspired by Molly Moore鈥檚 message of the power that collective generosity has on medical research鈥擨 see how AV俱乐部鈥檚 research leads to improved quality of life for our families, our communities, and beyond. It鈥檚 local action with global impact."

Jane Greenlaw (annual giving coordinator, AV俱乐部 Medical Research Foundation)

"I think diversity and equity are concepts that must be acted on to positively contribute and redress historical and current educational disadvantages of under-represented populations, including Mi鈥檏maq and African Nova Scotian communities. This is why programs like Dal鈥檚 Aboriginal Health Science Initiative and PLANS program are so important鈥攖o interest individuals from these communities in the possibility of careers in medicine. We also have to work at attracting and including individuals of other under-represented populations, such as the LGBTQ community, people with disabilities, and those who are economically disadvantaged. These concepts are important in the development of great physicians. One of the most important qualities a physician must have is empathy. Engaging, collaborating, and working with peers and colleagues with multiple diverse perspectives and life experiences provides students with opportunities to build on their ability to understand and share another鈥檚 feelings."

Dr. Andrea Rideout (assistant dean of admissions, Medical School Admissions)

"My role at the medical school involves providing expertise in financial and payroll related activities. It is a pleasure having the opportunity to associate with faculty, staff, and students alike. My ping-pong success in Nova Scotia started at AV俱乐部 Table Tennis Club in Dalplex, enabling me to achieve the top player status in Nova Scotia and represent the province at the Atlantic and Canadian National Championships in 2015. For me, finances for the medical school and playing ping-pong go hand in hand."

Dipan Shah (finance analyst, Finance Office)

"In 2002, I joined the staff at what is now the Department of Medical Neuroscience and home of the Human Body Donation Program. I had worked as a funeral director and embalmer for over a decade, but was quickly engulfed in this new atmosphere. I began taking anatomy classes through the department and soon started instructing the labs I was preparing. Now, I鈥檓 the coordinator of anatomical laboratories in the department. I still maintain my license as a funeral director and embalmer, and am enrolled in the Diploma in Emergency Health Services Management here at Dal. I love being able to instruct and assist at all levels of the health profession. In my small way, I鈥檓 contributing to the well being of my community."

Robert Sandeski (coordinator, Anatomical Laboratories)

"As an emergency medicine doc, we have stressful, long, tiring, and frustrating days. But very seldom are they boring鈥攁nd often made better by patients. They鈥檙e sick, worried, sometimes cranky, and often have waited for a long time. Despite this, most remain respectful and appreciative of our staff, the expertise of our team, and grateful of our help. Patients serve as a reminder that true class does not follow education, prestige, or money. True class surfaces among those in need who show us strength of character, passion, and tact despite extraordinary adversity. Those who have it remind us every day that we must continually strive to be like them."

Dr. Constance LeBlanc (associate dean, Continuing Professional Development)

"When AV俱乐部 Medicine New Brunswick was recruiting faculty to join a unique, open-access research team, I knew I wanted in on the ground floor. It was an ideal place to start a patient-centred, translational medicine program. There was no burden of history, and NB was the only place in the country with a bilingual, province-wide, centralized cardiovascular care centre. It鈥檚 much easier to follow through on your research in a smaller region鈥攜ou can easily discuss issues with clinicians and follow-up with patients. In just a few years, the medical school has already had a big impact on the psyche of the province. We鈥檝e become creators鈥攊nstead of customers鈥攐f new solutions. We鈥檙e really providing benefit to patients here and developing creative solutions that will benefit the whole country."

Dr. Keith Brunt (assistant professor, Department of Pharmacology)

"Working for AV俱乐部 Medicine New Brunswick has been inspiring in so many ways. To be surrounded by students who are working so hard to make a difference in the lives of New Brunswickers makes each day a rewarding one. Our faculty are so engaged and dedicated to making education for our students both challenging and rewarding. I feel blessed to be a part of this lifelong learning experience."

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