With support from Dal Innovates, PureSpire Biomonitoring Technologies founder Dr. Crystal Sweeney aims to develop products that make a critical difference in reducing risks associated with occupational carcinogen exposure in firefighters.

A group of 11 African Nova Scotian students from Dal will be visiting the Cape Coast site in Ghana this month as part of a two-week study abroad opportunity that includes participating in the African Youth and Governance Convergence conference.