We help build relationships between researchers and people with lived experiences to ensure health research matters to patients.
When health research is done in partnership with patients, it leads to innovative health care solutions and ultimately better patient outcomes. The overall quality and impact of health research improves when patients are part of the team.
Make health research more meaningful by engaging Patient/Public Partners. When you work with the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU), our experts can help you develop a patient engagement plan, prepare funding applications, provide guidance around study design and much more.
Learn how patients and the public contribute to health research by sharing their lived experience of a health issue or as a caregiver, family, or friend. Discover opportunities to engage with research teams.
Research
A Journey into Patient-Oriented Research
Donna Rubenstein is passionate about educating young researchers on the importance of patient engagement. An MSSU Patient Partner for two years, Donna was excited to join a team of patients…
The Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) is excited to announce the launch of the 2024-2025 Trainee Support Program, an initiative aimed at nurturing the next generation of patient-oriented health researchers.…
Group pursues more equitable and accessible digital mental health and substance use services for youth Local and national researchers and innovators are meeting today in Halifax to share perspectives on…
Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit researcher, evidence synthesis consultant and patient/public partners contribute to series of rapid reviews published in prestigious UK journal A Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) researcher, evidence…
MSSU is funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research with a one to one match with provincial funding partners.