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Our mission is to bring together care, research, teaching and advocacy for the best possible results, and to be global leaders in research and knowledge sharing, by promoting and supporting research excellence; building research capacity among individuals and teams; and providing research education and expertise, and supporting IWK Health and...

Fetal Microarray Microarray testing looks broadly at an individual’s genetic information for areas of copy number variation (deletions/duplications) down the size of single or partial genes. Fetal microarray is available only for eligible indications (see table below) For microarray testing on fetal specimens, a referral to Medical Genetics is: Required...

The main areas where we work in partnership with researchers are: Research Education – Helpful links to training and advice Research Ethics – The IWK Research Ethics Board, the REB application and review process, ROMEO, and other useful resources REB SOPs, Guidelines and Regulations EDIRA in IWK Research – guides...

At IWK Health, we are pioneering a new era in healthcare as Canada’s Maritime hub for Precision Medicine. Our commitment to excellence is evident in our efforts to establish a person-centered approach to healthcare delivery, developed in partnership with patients, families, advocacy groups, and underrepresented voices. This collaborative effort ensures...

About Us Connecting data, research and care for Maritime children and families. We bring together researchers, clinicians, decision-makers, and patient partners from across the Maritimes to support optimal health and well-being for children and youth. Using a Learning Health System approach, we strive to advance evidence-informed care that is responsive...

The IWK hosts a variety of learners from all professions. We work closely with educational institutions across Canada, as well as staff, managers, and program leaders within the IWK, to arrange unpaid hands-on clinical and non-clinical placements for postsecondary students from a wide range of disciplines (except medicine). We also...