Spotlight on Research
Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity at NOSM University brings local and global health equity partners together
“What if we were stronger together, as individuals, organizations, and proud Northern Ontarians.” These words from Dr. Erin Cameron, Professor and Director of Dr. Gilles Arcand Centre for Health Equity, rang true when the Centre brought local and global interest holders together for the bi-annual CREATE project meeting in November 2025. CREATE–short for Community-engaged Research in Education, Advocacy, and system Transformation for advancing health Equity–is a Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Partnership-funded project led by NOSM University researchers. It explores the ways...
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Meet Dr. Christopher Thome: Radiation biology researcher at NOSM University
From medical imaging to naturally occurring radiation in the air and ground, low level radiation surrounds us. While we know the impacts of very high radiation levels, there are still uncertainties surrounding the impacts of low level daily naturally occurring radiation levels. This is where Dr. Christopher Thome’s research comes in. As a researcher, Associate Professor and mentor to learners at NOSM University, he researches the biological effects of ionizing radiation. “Our research tries to understand from a biological and biochemical perspective the impact of these lower levels of radiation on our cells and our tissues whe...
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Spotlight on self-compassion research: NOSM University and Lakehead University learners present at international conference
The Mindful Self-Compassion North Research Team set a new milestone with four presentations at this year’s International Congress on Academic Medicine (ICAM) in Halifax–an exciting achievement that reflects the team’s growing impact in the field. The team delivered workshops on several key initiatives, including the launch of new bilingual, evidence-based infographics designed to support clinicians in addressing a range of patient challenges such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and emotional regulation. They also presented equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) research exploring whether self-compassion courses can help reduce int...
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