Dalhousie Medical School is driving excellence in health and health care through world-class medical education and research, and our commitment to social accountability
A cornerstone of Maritime Canada since 1868, we have trained generations of skilled physicians, advanced medical research, and shaped health policy. With an innovative curriculum, early clinical experience, and a commitment to community-based and global health education, we prepare future doctors to lead with excellence and compassion.
Our faculty members provide essential patient care across multiple teaching sites, translating groundbreaking research into life-changing treatments.
As a major contributor to medical knowledge and the regional economy, Dalhousie Medical School is driving innovation, improving health outcomes, and shaping the future of medicine.
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology
The Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Dalhousie University is the only program of its kind in the Maritimes, offering a research-intensive environment that prepares students and postdoctoral trainees for careers in academia, medical research, biotechnology, and the food industry. With a strong reputation for academic excellence, the department provides diverse learning opportunities, including undergraduate programs with co-op options, graduate studies, and postdoctoral training.
Collaborating closely with internationally recognized clinical departments and institutions such as the QEII Health Sciences Centre and the IWK Health Centre, the department takes a multidisciplinary approach to research in bacteriology, cancer, immunology, inflammation, and virology. Its researchers are supported by nearly $3 million annually from major funding agencies and are based in leading facilities including the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building and the Centre for Clinical Research.
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