The Discover Halifax Podcast highlights the research and sector expertise coming from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 

Paul talks pain. And leading the discussion is Dr. Allen Finley, professor of anesthesia, pain management and pre-operative medicine at Dalhousie University. Dr. Finley's work at the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research, a multidisciplinary pain program that is aimed to treat acute pain in adults and children.

Dr. Finley is a pediatric anesthesiologist who's worked for almost 30 years in pain research and management. He is cross appointed as a professor of psychology and neuroscience and holds the inaugural Dr. Stuart Wenning Chair in Pediatric Pain Management at the IWK Health Center in Halifax. He's also the director for the Center of Pediatric Pain Research. He's published over 130 papers in peer reviewed journals, and has lectured widely with over 300 invited presentations across six continents. And the best part, his events thrive right here in Halifax.

Learn about the people contributing globally to solve some of the world’s largest problems and gain a unique perspective on why you (and your group) needs to host your next event in Halifax.

Resources:

Centre for Pediatric Pain Research
Dr. Allen Finley - Dalhousie, Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management & Perioperative Medicine
@AllenFinley on Twitter

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The Discover Halifax Podcast highlights all the sector expertise and research coming from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  

Join Rob Henderson, CEO of BioTalent Canada as we discuss the opportunities that exist in the BioEconomy in Halifax, Atlantic Canada, and beyond.  Explore employment, education, and research opportunities that will continue to power the dynamic life sciences community into the next decade.

The bio-economy is defined as the economic activity associated with the invention, development, production and use of primarily bio-based products, bio-based production processes and/or biotechnology-based intellectual property. It includes the use of resources from agriculture, forestry, fisheries/aquaculture, organic waste and aquatic biomass.

Resources:

BioTalent Canada’s website

Updated Research from BioTalent Canada

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Technology Sector in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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The Discover Halifax Podcast highlights all the sector expertise and research coming from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  

Join Dr. Maryanne Fisher as we discuss the evolutionary foundations of human interpersonal relationships, and female intersexual competition. Also discussed is work that Dr. Fisher has completed in the areas of women’s mating strategies and indicators of female physical attractiveness. 

Maryanne is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at Saint Mary’s University, and Affiliate Faculty at the Kinsey Institute.  Recent work includes:

Halifax study uses Harlequin covers to track changing attitudes on romance, society:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-study-harlequin-book-covers-track-changing-attitudes-romance-society-1.5914056

‘People did a lot of reflection’: How dating in Halifax has changed during COVID-19

https://signalhfx.ca/people-did-a-lot-of-reflection-how-dating-in-halifax-has-changed-during-covid-19/

Resources:
Maryanne Fisher's Website
Saint Mary's University

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Technology Sector in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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The Discover Halifax Podcast highlights all the sector expertise and research stories coming out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Learn about the people contributing globally to solve some of the world’s largest problems.

Join Dr. Michael Metzger and Dr. Chongyin Yang as they discuss the Dahn Battery Lab at Dalhousie University. The lab focuses on the Physics and Chemistry of Materials for Energy Storage, primarily in the area of Lithium-ion batteries. Working with Dr. Jeff Dahn, they work to improve the energy density, increase the safety, decrease the cost and improve the cycle and calendar lifetime of the batteries.

Currently, the lab is working on a second 5-year research agreement with Elon Musk’s Tesla Electric Car company.

Resources:
Jeff Dahn Research Group
Michael Metzger
Chongyin Yang

How Tesla tapped a tiny Canadian lab for battery breakthroughs

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Technology Sector in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hosting a conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The Discover Halifax Podcast highlights all the sector expertise and research stories coming out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Learn about the people contributing globally to solve some of the world’s largest problems.  And, you’ll gain a unique perspective on why you (and your group) needs to host your next event in Halifax.

Halifax is home to Atlantic Canada’s premier innovation hub, VOLTA. Volta offers a place for the startup and innovation community to work, learn and connect.  In addition to various other programs, Volta Residents get access to more than $50,000 in programs and support and mentorship to help grow their business, as well as office space in the heart of Halifax to grow their team.  Volta is also home to the innovative LEAP program.

Today, Martha Casey, CEO of Volta joins host Paul Bailey to discuss all the ways that Halifax is contributing to, and leading the world in entrepreneurship and technology. Also discussed are entrepreneurial success stories and ways VOLTA can help you bring your delegates and meetings to Halifax.

Learn more about the Life Sciences Sector in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Learn more about hosting a conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Resources:
Volta Website
Volta Blog
Connect with Martha on LinkedIn
Volta Cohort Invests $25000 in five Atlantic Startups

Contact the Discover Halifax Team:

http://www.businesseventshalifax.ca

Contact Paul Bailey: [email protected]

Contact Jeff Turner: [email protected]
Connect with Discover Halifax on LinkedIn

The Discover Halifax Podcast highlights all the sector expertise and research stories coming out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.  Learn about the people contributing globally to solve some of the world’s largest problems.  And, you’ll gain a unique perspective on why you (and your group) needs to host your next event in Halifax.

Over the next 50 years, an aging population globally will change the way we live and work and impact our culture, our economy, our cities, and more.  

Today, Dr. Zachary Zimmer joins host Paul Bailey to discuss all the ways that Halifax is contributing to, and leading the world in research for Global Aging. Dr. Zimmer, a gerontologist at Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) is linking state-of-the-art advances in biological and DNA testing with social survey research to examine how traumatic events experienced during war can get ‘under the skin’ and influence the long-term health of survivors.  A Tier I Canada Research Chair and Director of the Global Aging Community Initiative was recently awarded $1,250,776 over four years from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Project Grants.

Learn more about the Life Sciences Sector in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Learn more about hosting a conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Resources:
MSVU researcher receives $1.2 million grant to study biological effects of war on aging
MSVU researcher receives new funding to study the demographics of chronic pain in older populations
Zachary Zimmer - Faculty Profile
MSVU - Department of Family Studies & Gerontology

Contact the Discover Halifax Team:

http://www.businesseventshalifax.ca

Contact Paul Bailey: [email protected]

Contact Jeff Turner: [email protected]
Connect with Discover Halifax on LinkedIn

Halifax is the largest urban centre east of Quebec. So we’re the region’s intellectual, innovation, and industrial hub. We’re a magnet for creative and ambitious people. And we’re the obvious location for companies looking to grow and expand in any sector.

On this episode, Tod Scott of the Canadian Domestic Violence Association and Bridges Institute speaks about innovation taking place in Nova Scotia for social justice, as well as his experiences bringing his conferences to Halifax in the social work sector. 

From simple to palatial—and everything in between, Halifax has what it takes to host your next conference or event. 

For more information:

Todd Scott: https://www.todascott.com/

Contact the Discover Halifax Team:

http://www.businesseventshalifax.ca

Contact Paul Bailey: [email protected]

Contact Jeff Turner: [email protected]

Connect with Discover Halifax on LinkedIn 

Halifax’s life sciences sector is changing the world. Life sciences is thriving in Halifax largely due to the collaborative approach shared by innovative thinkers at research institutions—Dalhousie University, the Brain Repair Centre, the QEII Health Sciences Centre, The Life Sciences Research Institute, and BioNova, among others.

On this episode we speak with Scott Moffitt, Executive Director of BioNova. We discuss collaboration, innovation, and momentum of the life sciences sector here in Nova Scotia and Halifax. 

BioNova leads the development of Health and Life Science in Nova Scotia, accelerates companies and the business ecosystem, and advocates for the sector and the overall growth of Nova Scotia's bio economy.

For more information:

BioNova Website

Contact the Discover Halifax Team:

http://www.businesseventshalifax.ca

Contact Paul Bailey: [email protected]

Contact Jeff Turner: [email protected]

Connect with Discover Halifax on LinkedIn 

We may be an historic city, but our modern economy is built around looking ahead—with a mature ecosystem of research and development, an academic environment that fosters technology excellence, and a tech infrastructure that makes sector growth a given.

Paul Bailey speaks with guest Chérif Matta of the international union of crystallography and Mount Saint Vincent university about all things Nova Scotia technology, Nobel prizes, quantum physics and his experiences with bringing thought leadership and his events to Halifax.

For more information:

Chérif Matta: https://www.cmatta.ca/

Contact the Discover Halifax Team:

http://www.businesseventshalifax.ca

Contact Paul Bailey: [email protected]

Contact Jeff Turner: [email protected]

Connect with Discover Halifax on LinkedIn 

Our guest, Jim Hanlon, Founding CEO - Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship speaks about Halifax’s ties to the ocean sector and the expertise that powers it.

Canada's original ocean city has always made its fortunes from the sea. Even as the technology fueling this industry continues to evolve, what has not changed is the destination's commitment to remain on the forefront of what's possible. 

More than 300 companies, 80-plus innovators, and 35,000 people drive innovation in numerous ocean-related sectors: underwater acoustics, sensors and instrumentation, fisheries and aquaculture, deep-water battery tech, communications and navigation, marine geomatics, marine biotechnology, robotics and autonomous vehicles, informatics and artificial intelligence as well as naval architecture. 

The result? Halifax is a globally recognized powerhouse with a $4.5 billion ocean economy. Hear why Halifax is the best place to host your next oceans-related conference.

For more information:

COVE
Bedford Institute of Oceanography
Ocean Frontier Institute
Discover Halifax’s Website
Guest Jim Hanlon
Host It In Halifax
Destination Canada
Northstar Meetings

Contact the Discover Halifax Team:

Contact Paul Bailey: [email protected]
Contact Jeff Turner: [email protected]
Connect with Discover Halifax on LinkedIn