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A Fork, A Precipice, A Decision 24:42

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Episode Notes [01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer [05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program [06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns [08:01] Evaluating the Offer [08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct [08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns [12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision [13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign [14:56] Option Two: Resign [16:44] Insights from Conversations [21:30] Making The Decision [23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources Mentioned Sebastian Junger The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson Donald Trump Elon Musk Steve Bannon Russell Vought Derek Sivers Sumner Crenshaw Brian Fretwell at Finding Good Chad Littlefield The Thought Leaders Practice by Matt Church Simon Cowell Beauty Pill Producer Ben Ford Questions Asked Is it legitimate, and can it be trusted? How are you feeling? What questions come to your mind? Where does your mind go? Are you seeking safety? Would this have been an adrenaline rush as you raced to send the resignation response? What an "enhanced standard" regarding loyalty and trustworthiness was? What are these new "enhanced standards?" Are they beyond what my Constitutional oath requires? If I don't resign, how bright will the target on my back glow? My leadership has supported all my work, but would termination direction come from higher up the chain of command? What would you recommend if we talked over coffee? What questions would you ask? How would you use listening? How would you use silence? How is this scenario playing out in your mind and body? What is coming to the surface for you? How might that influence what you are about to say to me? What are the chances of my name popping on a list and getting fired? How about the chances of being part of an official Reduction in Force and early retirement? Would the administration make a better offer? What do I know about the pending job market? What did I expect the workplace to be like and did I want to be there as the contractions took place? Will the administration pay me through the end of September or will they renege? Can I sufficiently build the Curated Questions business to transition by 1 October? - Do I have the faith or confidence to step into this future as a sole practitioner and grow Curated Questions into all I envisioned? Was this purpose calling? What would I expect the job market to look like at the end of summer if I hadn't developed the income streams to maintain our lifestyle? What is your recommendation? Did it change from your initial recommendation? Where in your body are you feeling the uncertainty? Are you processing this scenario in parallel with your decision as if you had received the email? What additional questions should I have considered? Who else should I have consulted with? How would you have changed my risk rating? What is the correct length of the pregnant pause before making an important announcement? What processes would you use in my circumstance, and what would be different? What questions are at the top of your list to get to a decision? Who would be the members of your pantheon you would counsel with to gain clarity? Apart from the heady analysis, what other key practices would you include in your journey through a similar situation?…

Beyond Research

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The Beyond Research Podcast brings research to you. Listen as we speak with Canada-based researchers and community leaders to discuss how important discoveries across disciplines are helping shape our lives. You'll hear from experts specializing in health care, climate change, quality of life, our sustainable bioeconomy and beyond. This podcast is brought to you by Research Nova Scotia, an independent, not-for-profit organization with the mandate to support, organize and co-ordinate the funding of research in Nova Scotia.

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Beyond Research

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Coordinated Research Programs: Tackling Complex Problems 40:56

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In this episode, we discuss research funding organizations that are challenging the traditional status-quo to fill gaps in the system and support work that is uncertain, but if true, will lead to significant shifts and tackle big societal problems. Research Nova Scotia and Speculative Technologies lead two different initiatives that fit under this umbrella of “coordinated research programs.” We explore the similarities and differences between their programs, the structures of them and the key players, the risks and challenges, as well as the strengths and possibilities. Find the transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-coordinated-research-programs-tackling-complex-problems/ In Coordinated Research Programs: Tackling Complex Problems, we cover: 01:11 – Introducing our guests and their organizations: Speculative Technologies and Research Nova Scotia 02:32 – The “middle” space both these organizations are working in 08:10 – Some of the common challenges that comes with working in a less occupied space 11:52 – Different funding models 13:15 – Convergent Research’s Focused Research Organizations inspired Focused Research Investments (FRI) 16:22 – Research Nova Scotia’s FRI pitch 18:52 – Defining the value of FRIs 22:19 – The need for ideas that need investment to know if it’s even worth pursing 23:47 – Organizational and incentive structures 32:57 – Documenting lessons learned Thank you to our guests: Ben Reinhardt is the Founder and CEO of Speculative Technologies . Stefan Leslie is the CEO of Research Nova Scotia . Ben also has a podcast! Check out Idea Machines where he has conversations with experts in different innovation systems. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you liked this episode, check out our episodes Gaps & Opportunities in the Current Research System and Addressing the Gaps: Focused Research Investments. Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Partner & Challenge-Driven Research: The College Model 33:26

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In this episode, we discuss a successful, but often overlooked, model for research: The College Model. Listen as we discuss the types of research projects colleges undertake, and how it differs from traditional university-based research. We also explore student involvement and workforce preparation; the principles of partner- and challenge-driven research, serving the problem-solving needs of communities; as well as the stereotypes and barriers facing college research. Find the transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-partner-amp-challenge-driven-research-the-college-model/ In Season 3, Episode 9 – Partner & Challenge-Driven Research: The College Model, we cover: 01:55 – Introducing our guests and their backgrounds with university and college research models 05:36 – The College Model of research and how it differs from the traditional university-based research model 10:17 – Structure of colleges that lends itself to challenge-driven, partner-driven, and applied research 13:54 – Business led R&D 15:54 – Challenges and barriers facing college research and accessibility of research funding 20:10 – Government, industry, and community interest in the college model of research 23:43 – College enrollment increases and the value of colleges 25:17 – Collaborative research relationships between colleges and universities 31:23 – Aspirations for the future Thank you to our guests: Dr. Jeff Taylor is the Associate Vice President of Applied Research and Innovation at Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) . Pari Johnston is the President and CEO of Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) . Stefan Leslie is the CEO of Research Nova Scotia . The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Informing Supportive Environments for a Healthier Population 27:02

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In this episode, we consider how our environments can help or hinder the health of our population and discuss research aimed to understand the environmental factors influencing population health. We also explore the broader implications of creating supportive environments for chronic disease prevention, contributing to the well-being of communities and society at large. Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-informing-supportive-environments-for-a-healthier-population In Season 3, Episode 8 – Informing Supportive Environments for a Healthier Population, we cover: 02:56 – High rates of chronic disease and the influence of our environments 04:16 – Dr. Kirk’s background and the research that led to the UpLift Partnership 12:39 – What is the UpLift Partnership 16:01 – An example of how the UpLift Partnership works and how community gets involved 21:47 – Broader impact on healthcare 22:42 – Broader teachings for youth 24:11 – Aspirations for the future Thank you to our guests: Dr. Sara Kirk is a Professor of Health Promotion at Dalhousie University, Scientific Director of the Healthy Populations Institute, and co-lead on the UpLift Partnership. Shali Manuel is a Youth Engagement Coordinator for the UpLift Partnership. The UpLift Partnership is co-led by Dr. Sara Kirk and Dr. Camille Hancock Friesen. It focuses on promoting youth-engaged leadership for a healthier Nova Scotia. They deliberately target rural schools, contributing to health equity in traditionally underserved communities and engage government departments and community partners to embed a health culture in schools and surrounding communities. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Addressing the Gaps: Focused Research Investments 37:35

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In this episode, we continue our thought-provoking conversation with Stefan Leslie and Dr. Melissa Flagg. If you missed the last episode, Gaps; Opportunities in the Current Research System, you might want to listen to it first. It set the context for this discussion on a new initiative in Nova Scotia, Focused Research Investments (FRI). Listen as we discuss the challenges and opportunities inherent in reshaping the research landscape, with a particular emphasis on salient, collaborative research, community engagement, and the pursuit of impactful solutions for society – solutions that address immediate problems but also have applicability in other ways and areas. We hope you enjoy the conclusion of this insightful discussion. Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-addressing-the-gaps-focused-research-investments In Season 3, Episode 7 – Addressing the Gaps: Focused Research Investments, we discuss: 01:10 – What are Focused Research Investments? 03:59 – Selecting and defining problems and outcomes 18:31 – The importance of collaborative and community-engaged research 23:06 – Key ingredients of Focused Research Investments and how they’re unique from other funding opportunities 29:30 – Challenges and opportunities inherent in reshaping the research landscape Learn more about Focused Research Investments: https://researchns.ca/fri/ Thank you to our guests: Dr. Melissa Flagg is the founder and president of Flagg Consulting LLC, a fellow at the Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC), a visiting fellow at the Perry World House, and a senior advisor to the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University. Prior to this, she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research, responsible for policy and oversight of Defense Department science and technology programs. Dr. Flagg has served on numerous boards including the National Academy of Sciences Air Force Studies Board and the Department of Commerce Emerging Technology Research Advisory Committee. She is currently on the Advisory Board for the Andrew W. Marshall Foundation. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Stefan Leslie is the CEO of Research Nova Scotia. Prior to this, he served as Executive Director of the Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response Network, or MEOPAR, a national oceans research network. He has also worked for Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the New Zealand Ministry of Fisheries. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Gaps & Opportunities in the Current Research System 47:37

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This episode is a conversation between Dr. Melissa Flagg and Stefan Leslie that explores the challenges of tackling wicked and super wicked problems at both global and local scales, and the importance of understanding problems and the environments in which they exist. They talk about gaps in the current research system, and how to experiment with different ways to support research. Melissa will talk about how important it is to understand the constraints that conditions what research should be done – and how that makes the research better. Stefan will explore the value of supporting research that solves problems but creates knowledge that is valuable in other circumstances or situations. If you enjoyed this episode, we invite you to listen to part two of the discussion coming soon. In the next episode, we will explore a new proactive and accountable investment in research funding created to better serve our communities and address the challenges faced by society. Find our transcript here: https://www.researchns.ca/beyondresearch-gaps-and-opportunities-in-the-current-research-system In Season 3, Episode 6 – Gaps & Opportunities in the Current Research System, we discuss: 09:15 – The research systems deviation toward the big, flashy, and novel 14:21 – Profit vs Production vs Prestige 21:12 – Research that solves problems and defining specific societal outcomes 39:42 – Discussing and envisioning a possible system to address some of the gaps Thank you to our guests: Dr. Melissa Flagg is the founder and president of Flagg Consulting LLC, a fellow at the Acquisition Innovation Research Center (AIRC), a visiting fellow at the Perry World House, and a senior advisor to the Center for Security and Emerging Technology (CSET) at Georgetown University. Prior to this, she served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research, responsible for policy and oversight of Defense Department science and technology programs. Dr. Flagg has served on numerous boards including the National Academy of Sciences Air Force Studies Board and the Department of Commerce Emerging Technology Research Advisory Committee. She is currently on the Advisory Board for the Andrew W. Marshall Foundation. She holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Stefan Leslie is the CEO of Research Nova Scotia. Prior to this, he served as Executive Director of the Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response Network, or MEOPAR, a national oceans research network. He has also worked for Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the New Zealand Ministry of Fisheries. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Teaming Up to Manage Water 32:30

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In this episode, we explore a deep relationship where a utility and researchers work in partnership to identify and work on a range of water research challenges in water quality, water treatment, and stormwater management. Our guests, Dr. Graham Gagnon at Dalhousie University and Dr. Wendy Krosek at Halifax Water discuss how they work together, where future water supply and treatment may lie, and the key ingredients to a successful collaboration, with Stefan Leslie, CEO of Research Nova Scotia. Find our transcript here: https://www.researchns.ca/beyondresearch-teaming-up-to-manage-water In Season 3, Episode 5 – Teaming Up to Manage Water, we cover: 03:30 – Understanding the research partnership 05:51 – Importance of water 06:46 – Challenges impacting water and the research need 12:15 – Key ingredients to a successful research partnership model 19:58 – The social dimension and how this work is useful outside of the utility system 24:15 – Future work 27:47 – The next generation Thank you to our guests: Dr. Graham Gagnon is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Resource Engineering, Director of the Centre for Water Resource Studies, and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Planning at Dalhousie University. Dr. Wendy Krkosek is the Water Quality Manager with Halifax Water. Stefan Leslie is the CEO of Research Nova Scotia. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Prescribing Wellness: The Evolution of Chronic Disease Management 23:37

منذ 1 year23:37

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In this episode we explore a critical issue - the alarming rates of chronic diseases, presenting challenges for both individuals and our broader healthcare system. Join us as we discuss how research becomes the catalyst for the evolution of healthcare practices, transforming our perspective on preventative medicine and chronic disease management. Find our transcript here: https://www.researchns.ca/beyondresearch-prescribing-wellness-the-evolution-of-chronic-disease-management In Season 3, Episode 4 – Prescribing Wellness: The Evolution of Chronic Disease Management, we cover: 02:44 – Chronic disease rates and the challenges 03:42 - The research that started it all 08:30 – What is Exercise is Medicine 10:02 – Research impact for healthcare providers and patients 11:10 – People, places, and programs for individuals living with chronic disease 12:40 – Impact of physical activity and exercise on the healthcare system 14:43 – Research impact for individuals living with chronic diseases 17:47 – Next steps 19:48 – Impact on healthcare costs Thank you to our guests: Dr. Jonathon Fowles is a Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Director of the Centre of Lifestyle Studies at Acadia University. Joy Chiekwe is the General Manager of Health Management at the John W. Lindsay YMCA in Halifax, Nova Scotia and the Provincial Lead for the LiveWell YMCA program. Verna MacKinnon is an Operations Consultant with a focus on physical activity for Nova Scotia Health’s primary health care and chronic disease management provincial network. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Agricultural Resilience: The Blueberry Effect 28:37

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On the surface, this episode may seem like a story about boosting blueberry production, but it’s a tale of how local research can shape not only an industry, but an entire sector. This work is addressing challenges facing all agriculture crops, like disease, pests, and climate change. Find our transcript here: https://www.researchns.ca/beyondresearch-agricultural-resilience-the-blueberry-effect In Season 3, Episode 3 – Agricultural Resilience: The Blueberry Effect, we cover: (02:37) Challenges faced by the wild blueberry industry before hiring a specialized researcher (4:59) How research has helped the industry understand and develop solutions to challenges, like pests and diseases (11:52) Current challenges faced by growers (17:09) Impacts of climate events on the crops (20:25) How the blueberry research is relevant to other agricultural crops (22:18) Impact beyond Nova Scotia’s borders (24:19) Future of the industry Thank you to our guests: Dr. David Percival is a Professor at Dalhousie Agricultural Campus in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences. Gary Brown has worked in the blueberry sector for more than 40 years. He currently does work with Millen Farms, a family-owned sustainable berry farm. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Restorative Justice: Strengthening Communities Through Collaborative Research 31:10

منذ 1 year31:10

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Nova Scotians face a variety of harms and challenges at interpersonal, institutional, systemic, and societal level. Systemic racism, sexual harassment, institutional abuse, and accessibility are just some examples. Nova Scotians deserve and demand justice when they experience harm or when things go wrong in their communities. In this episode, we hear from a researcher of restorative justice and two community members who have established restorative justice practices to build safe, healthy, and inclusive communities. Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-restorative-justice-strengthening-communities-through-collaborative-research/ In Season 3, Episode 2 – Restorative Justice: Strengthening Communities Through Collaborative Research, we cover: 04:30 – What is restorative justice? 07:26 – An example: How we respond in the youth criminal justice system 08:40 – The Restorative Research Innovation and Education lab 10:43 – An example: Restorative Public Inquiry into the Nova Scotia Home for Colored Children 15:07 – An example: A school-wide restorative justice program 19:50 – Traditional structure of the school was actually setting us up for failure 22:55 – Outcomes of a school-wide restorative justice program 24:57 – Future aspirations Thank you to our guests: Richard Derible is a former Principal at Ecole St. Catherine’s Elementary School in Halifax and is currently the Executive Director of Restorative Initiatives at the Executive Council Office in Nova Scotia. Jennifer Llewellyn is a Professor at Dalhousie University’s Schulich School of Law, Chair in Restorative Justice, and Director of the Restorative Research, Innovation, and Education Lab. Jake MacIsaac is the Assistant Director of Security Services at Dalhousie University and was previously a casework leader at Nova Scotia’s largest restorative justice community-based agency. You can dive deeper into Jake MacIsaac’s insights on restorative justice, by tuning into the Disorienting Dilemma Podcast The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Research Improving Diagnostic Imaging in the ER 23:08

منذ 1 year23:08

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There are many challenges impacting a healthier population in Nova Scotia. Some of these include physician recruitment; access to primary care; an aging population; infrastructure, equipment, and facilities renewal; and increased costs for health care research and delivery. In this episode, our guests discuss their research in local emergency departments to help address some of these challenges while improving patient care. Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-research-improving-diagnositc-imaging-in-the-er/ In Season 3, Episode 1 – Research Improving Diagnostic Imaging in the ER, we cover: 03:02 – Success and impact in healthcare requires partnerships 06:01 – What is an MRI and how does the new head-dedicated MRI differ? 08:33 – How can this MRI help solve challenges faced by healthcare? Example of stroke 09:57 – Partnership with Synaptive Medical 10:56 – Continued conversation on how this MRI could help solve challenges faced by healthcare 15:20 – Various research projects involving this technology Thank you to our guests: Dr. Steven Beyea is an Innovation Strategy Advisor and Research Scientist at the IWK Health Centre and a Professor in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at Dalhousie University. Dr. Adela Cora is the Undergraduate Medical Education Program Director for Diagnostic Radiology, and an active, practicing physician in the Neuroradiology section of the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Sports Research: Where are the Women? 27:27

منذ 2 years27:27

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Female athletes find they are at a disadvantage compared to their male counterparts as the majority of sports research focuses on male athletes. In this episode we explore this gap in sports research. We will hear from a Registered Dietician and personal trainer, a member of Canada’s women’s national under-20 soccer team, an established sports nutrition researcher, as well as a local student researcher who is striving to help level the playing field. Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-sports-research-where-are-the-women/ In Season 2, Episode 10 – Sports Research: Where are the Women, we cover: 04:17 – The sex data gap in sports nutrition research 09:06 – How the sex data gap can disadvantage female athletes 11:06 – Women’s menstrual cycles as an excuse to not include female participants in research 12:08 – Future aspirations: Fully addressing women’s needs in sport nutrition literature 12:50 – Considerations researchers need to give when gathering study participants 15:52 – Biggest sex data gap: The performance sector 18:14 – Registered Dietitian sees the sex data gap first hand 21:03 – Necessity of collaboration on various scales Thank you to our guests: Samantha Fisher is a fourth year Human Nutrition (Hons) student at St. Francis Xavier University and is a recent recipient of a Scotia Scholars Award for her research project “Investigating the Sex Data Gap in Sport Nutrition Research.” Dr. Jennifer Jamieson is an Associate Professor of Human Nutrition at Saint Francis Xavier University. Dr. Jamieson is currently Samantha Fisher’s supervisor on her research project and previous professor of Mikaela Henderson. Mikaela Henderson is a Registered Dietitian specializing in sports nutrition. Mikaela is the Team Dietitian for Saint Mary’s University varsity athletics, and she also has a private practice at Coastal Sports & Wellness. Annika Leslie is a sophomore at West Virginia University. She is a defender for the WVU women’s varsity soccer team and member of Team Canada’s U20 women’s soccer team. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Virtual Reality and Health Care 32:08

منذ 3 years32:08

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Virtual Reality continues to be embraced by researchers, health care providers, and patients alike. Although the field is still relatively new, there seem to be more and more examples of virtual reality having a positive impact on health care delivery, treatment, and training both here at home and around the globe. In this episode we will explore examples of how research in the area of virtual reality could help address current gaps and in our healthcare system and improve patient care today and in the future. Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-virtual-reality-health-care/ In Season 2, Episode 9 – Virtual Reality & Health Care, we cover: 03:11 – How virtual reality can be leveraged to support children with physical disability 06:32 – Mars VR Lab collaboration 09:15 – Benefits to using virtual reality technology in a youth rehabilitation context 11:48 – Better support training and use of a power wheelchair 13:43 – Virtual reality could potentially be used to improve or develop or elicit empathy in caregivers 22:04 – Exploring the interpersonal traits associated with a person’s willingness to work during the COVID 19 pandemic 27:11 – Does virtual reality have the potential to strengthen healthcare delivery? Thank you to our guests: Dr. Jordan Sheriko is the Medical Director of Rehabilitation Services at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Megan Brydon is a PACS Application Specialist at the IWK Health Centre. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Climate Change & Agriculture 26:54

منذ 3 years26:54

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In this episode, we explore how resilient our land-based farms and farm-related businesses are to the impacts of global climate change, as well as solutions researchers and farmers are exploring to help improve our ability to adapt long-term. We hear from industry experts on how climate change is currently impacting our agri-food industry, what solutions are being implemented successfully, and discuss how we can best prepare for future climate-related challenges. Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-climate-change-and-agriculture/ In Season 2, Episode 8 – Climate Change & Agriculture, we cover: 02:27 – Impact of climate change on pollinators 06:45 – How pollinators impact agriculture 09:34 – Opportunities to improve our agricultural resilience in the face of climate change 12:08 – Research opportunities 14:42 – Climate effects on pest cycle 16:44 – Current & future impacts on climate change on agriculture 18:19 – Recommendations for how to address the impacts of climate change 19:48 – What is carbon sequestration and what are cover crops, and how can they help? Thank you to our guests: Dr. Alana Pindar is the Weston Family Visiting Professor in Ecosystem Health and Food Security, appointed at Cape Breton University. Dr. Pindar is an entomologist with an expertise in pollinators. Rosalie Gillis-Madden is the On-Farm Climate Action Fund Technical Project Manager at Perennia Food and Agriculture. Rosalie is a resource to producers on all aspects of vegetable production. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Economic Growth Through Research 31:00

منذ 3 years31:00

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Research plays a vital role in creating economic growth, talent attraction, and youth retention. When properly executed, research investments also directly support provincial priorities. In this episode we explore the different ways research can create economic growth for both new and established companies. Listen as we discuss opportunities to further support research and innovation in local industries and institutions. Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-economic-growth-through-research/ In Season 2, Episode 7 – Economic Growth Through Research, we cover: 02:05 – A look at innovation in the biomedical space 04:38 – Starts with asking the right question 05:05 – Research creating spin-off companies and economic benefit 07:45 – Necessity of partnerships: Academia and industry 09:36 – Problem definition stage 11:58 – Aspirations for the future 13:34 – Scientific process 14:51 – 6 key questions to understanding the problem hypothesis 19:03 – Problem facing start-ups 19:48 - Need for continuous research at all stages of the innovation pipeline Thank you to our guests: Dr. Daniel Boyd is an Associate Professor in Dalhousie University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Co Founder & Scientific Advisor at IR Scientific, and Co Founder of ABK Biomedical. Matt Cooper is the Chief Innovation Officer at Volta, based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Matt has been developing and marketing products for over 20 years, including being a Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Swept, an innovative software for commercial cleaning companies. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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Making Food Secure 29:50

منذ 3 years29:50

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Currently 4.4 million Canadians are living in food-insecure households and 1 in 6 households in Nova Scotia are food insecure. In this episode we hear from experts leading the way in research and response to food insecurity in Nova Scotia. Listen as we explore the concept of food security, the benefits of developing a food autonomy strategy, and research underway that can help us better understand and improve food security for all. Find our transcript here: https://researchns.ca/beyondresearch-making-food-secure/ In Season 2, Episode 6 – Making Food Secure, we cover: 01:40 – What is food security? 02:55 – Role of food banks 05:28 – Food safety and quality 06:52 – Food accessibility 08:08– Food affordability 11:22 – Proposed food autonomy strategy 15:45 – The local food paradox 18:47 – Consumer first thinking 19:45 – The role of research Thank you to our guests: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor and Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. He conducts research in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Karen Theriault is the Director of Development and Communications at Feed Nova Scotia, based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The Beyond Research Podcast is produced by Podstarter. It is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you like this episode, be sure to hit the subscribe button and leave us five stars. You can also follow us on social: Instagram: @beyondresearchpodcast X: @beyondrpodcast Facebook: Beyond Research Podcast…

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