The second research team meeting for the Linking Spiritually and Religiosity to Life and Health Expectancy project was held earlier this month at Mount Saint Vincent University. International collaborators traveled from Taiwan, Japan, the US, and the UK to kick-off the third and final year of the project. A new postdoctoral scholar from the University … Continue reading Team Meeting held September 11-13
New Research Project
The GACI is involved in a new research project to assess the long-term impacts of war on health and aging. The project will take place in Vietnam where many exposed to the wars in the 1960's and 1970's are now moving into older ages. The project is funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) … Continue reading New Research Project
Dr. Zimmer Joins a Global Network of Migration and Health Scholars
This summer, Dr. Zimmer joined a global network of migration and health scholars as part of the Migration Health and Development Research Initiative. Check out his MHADRI Profile located on the Network Member Portal.
Community Health & Epidemiology Seminar Series – Dalhousie University
Dr. Zimmer gave a presentation at Dalhousie University's Community Health & Epidemiology Seminar Series on Monday, September 18, 2017 entitled "Religiosity, spirituality, aging and health in global perspective". Please click here for more information on the presentation.
Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity at MSVU
We seek a dynamic individual with an interest in conducting research related to religiosity as a determinant of health and a mediating factor in the frailty-mortality association. This position is jointly funded by the Geriatric Medicine Research (GMR), based at Dalhousie University/Nova Scotia Health Authority, under the direction of Dr. Kenneth Rockwood and Dr. Olga … Continue reading Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity at MSVU
Dr. Zimmer to present at Northwood’s 7th Annual Research Symposium on Friday, June 16, 2017
Dr. Zimmer will present during the afternoon plenary from 2:55-3:35 pm on Friday, June 16 on Religiosity, Spirituality, Aging and Health in Global Perspectives. Please click here to access the program for Northwood's 7th Annual Research Symposium. Click here for the save the date.
