Media Releases
Fifth Annual Northern Health Research Conference Hosted by NOSM
On June 4 - 5, 2010, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held its fifth annual Northern Health Research Conference (NHRC) at Laurentian University in Sudbury to coincide with the University's 50th anniversary. Delegates from across Northern Ontario and around the world attended the conference – the largest NHRC to date. As in previous years, the research presented ranged from the molecular to the whole society with a record 92 papers, involving almost 300 authors, presented as either oral or poster presentations. “Over 160 participants from different research backgrounds and institutions in Northern Ontario, across Cana...
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NOSM Holds Board Retreat in Elk Lake
Members Pay Tribute to Departing Chair, Dr. Frederick Gilbert The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) held its annual Board of Directors retreat in Elk Lake, Ontario from May 6 to May 8, 2010. At this retreat, Board Directors participated in a special ceremony to recognize Dr. Frederick Gilbert, Chair of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s Board of Directors and President of Lakehead University, for his exceptional leadership and commitment to the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. While serving two terms as NOSM’s Chair of the Board of Directors and one term as Vice Chair, Dr. Gilbert presided over landmark develo...
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NOSM Welcomes Three New Associate Deans
The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is pleased to announce the appointments of Dr. David Marsh, Dr. Lisa Graves, and Sue Berry to senior positions. Dr. David Marsh has been appointed to serve as the new Associate Dean of NOSM’s Community Engagement portfolio. Dr. Marsh brings a longstanding interest in community-based initiatives to NOSM. His most recent posting involved the provision of clinical leadership and strategic planning at Vancouver Coast Health and Providence Health Care where he served as Medical Director for Addiction, HIV/AIDS, and Aboriginal Health Services for the Vancouver Community. Dr. Marsh has also...
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