Research Night celebrates the community that makes our work possible, locally in Halifax and through collaborations that extend around the globe. Bringing together interdisciplinary researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, trainees, industry partners, and supporters, this evening is an opportunity to reflect on shared achievements and the relationships that make them possible.

Together, we will recognize those advancing research, improving care, fostering mentorship, and supporting innovation through collaboration and philanthropy. We are so excited to celebrate our Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine community whose impact reaches far beyond any one institution.

Event Details

*This is an invitation-only event. We invite our colleagues to check their inboxes for the official invitation and RSVP details.

🗓️ Date: June 23, 2026

🕓 Time: Doors open at 5:00 PM, Formal Program begins at 7:00 PM

📍 Location: Canadian Museum of Immigration, Kenneth C. Rowe Hall at Pier 21

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With Keynote Speaker and Panelist

Dr. Albert Lin

We are thrilled to welcome Albert Lin, as our keynote speaker for Research Night. Dr. Lin is a world-renowned orthopaedic surgeon currently serving as Professor, Vice Chair of Education, Residency Program Director, and Chief of Shoulder Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh. A Harvard University and Harvard Medical School alumnus, he is an internationally recognized expert in sports medicine and complex shoulder reconstruction. Beyond his extensive clinical and leadership roles within UPMC, including serving as head orthopaedic team physician for Duquesne University, Dr. Lin is a prolific researcher and dedicated educator. He has published over 190 peer-reviewed papers, and earned numerous awards for his trailblazing research and mentorship.

Panelists

Susan Mullin

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Susan Mullin is President and CEO of the QEII Health Sciences Centre Foundation and leads the $100 million We Are campaign, Atlantic Canada’s largest health-care fundraising campaign. Her career spans senior leadership roles in health care and academia, including positions with the CAMH Foundation, Southlake Foundation, and York University Foundation. She is also active in her community, serving as Board Chair of The North Grove in Dartmouth and as a board member of IWF Canada’s Atlantic Chapter and the Port Medway Readers’ Festival. Susan holds a Bachelor of Science from Mount Allison University. In her down time, you can find her enjoying all the South Shore has to offer.

Dr. Allison Tucker

Dr. Tucker is an orthopaedic surgeon and adjunct professor at Dalhousie University and the current president of the Arthroscopy Association of Canada (AAC). She specializes in knee and shoulder arthroscopy, as well as trauma. Dr. Tucker received advanced fellowship training in arthroscopy and sports medicine at Banff Sport Medicine and in trauma at the University of California, San Francisco. She also holds a MSc in Anatomical Science from Queen's University.

Dr. Devin Ferguson

Dr. Ferguson is an Upper Extremity Orthopaedic Surgeon and Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University. He completed his Hand and Upper Limb Fellowship at the Roth McFarlane Hand & Upper Limb Centre. Dr. Ferguson also holds an MSc in Surgery from Western University, specializing in biomechanics and orthopaedic research. As an active researcher, Dr. Ferguson’s work focuses on arthroscopic glenoid reconstruction and innovative surgical solutions for complex rotator cuff tears. He is also dedicated to medical education and are an active member of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association and the Canadian Shoulder and Elbow Society.