The Research Office at Mount Saint Vincent University is committed to supporting and promoting research by and with Indigenous peoples. MSVU has a strong commitment to supporting Indigenous students and researchers and collaborating with Indigenous…
Research Section
Research Achievements at MSVU Students, faculty, and research staff are encouraged to complete this form to notify the Research Office of any recent research achievements, including publications, projects, partnerships, conference presentations, media features, etc. The…
Reports: A Higher Standard Setting federal standards in long-term care and continuing care. Armstrong, P., & Cohen, M. (2020). Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. https://www.policyalternatives.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/publications/National%20Office/2020/11/A%20higher%20standard.pdf Restoring trust: COVID-19 and the future of long-term care. Estabrooks…
Manuscripts Funk, L., Kuryk, K., O’Neil, K., Warner, G., Macdonald, M., & Keefe, J. (2025). Understanding change in home care pathways over time through longitudinal qualitative inquiry. Canadian Journal on Aging, 2025, 1-10. doi:10.1017/S071498082510038X Funk,…
About Us Industry Liaison Office (ILO) The office facilitates research partnerships between Mount Saint Vincent University and companies, government departments, and community organizations. ILO is the initial point of contact for faculty members and external partners…
Dr. Priya Kathirvel Part-Time Professor, Applied Human Nutrition With her background in food science and research on food chemistry and analysis, Dr. Priya Kathirvel, a professor in the department of Applied Human Nutrition, wants to ensure…
Dr. Gavin Kernaghan Professor, Department of Biology Biologist Dr. Gavin Kernaghan is using modern research on fungi to bring new life to the ancient practice of wine making. His work with fungi will help…
Dr. Kyly Whitfield Assistant Professor, Applied Human Nutrition Passionate about international nutrition and maternal and infant care, Dr. Kyly Whitfield is working on a life-saving solution for a dietary issue that can have devastating effects…
Dr. Derek Fisher Associate Professor & Psychology Department Chair As a cognitive neuroscientist, Dr. Derek Fisher uses electroencephalography (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to study the brain. His research is focused on two primary areas of research: how…
Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal Professor of Biology Dr. Tamara Franz-Odendaal was drawn to study Biology because she has always been fascinated with organisms around her, and the diversity of animal species. Now an Evolutionary Developmental…