Landmark genome project to advance precision health for Black communities in Canada launches in Ontario at SickKids

(left to right) Dr. Juliet Daniel, Dr. Wesley Oaks, Britta Fiander, Dr. Loydie Jerome-Majewska, Dr. Upton Allen, the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine, Craig Wellington, Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, Dr. Carl James Posted on January 28, 2026 Summary: The genCARE study aims to better understand why chronic diseases impact Black peoples by sequencing 11,100 genomes in Canada. A national project to sequence the genomes … Continue reading Landmark genome project to advance precision health for Black communities in Canada launches in Ontario at SickKids

Dalhousie University of Canada addresses SKN Federal Cabinet for Collaboration

PM Drew and SKN Cabinet welcomed a two member delegation from Dalhousie University Canada during its meeting on September 9th, 2024. Dalhousie University of Canada addresses SKN Federal Cabinet for Collaboration. Credits: SKNIS. September 10, 2024 St Kitts and Nevis: The Federal Cabinet led by the Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew welcomed a two member … Continue reading Dalhousie University of Canada addresses SKN Federal Cabinet for Collaboration

Black Health Education Collaborative launches educational tool on racism and Black health in Canada

L to R: Assistant Professor Onye Nnorom, Associate Professor OmiSoore Dryden from Dalhousie University and Assistant Professor Sume Ndumbe-Eyoh (images from U of T News) Published: March 21, 2024 By Elaine Smith Scholars from the University of Toronto and Dalhousie University have created a set of online courses on Black health and anti-Black racism in the Canadian … Continue reading Black Health Education Collaborative launches educational tool on racism and Black health in Canada