During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was inundated with information, some of it accurate, some misleading. Amidst this noise, Faculty of Health Sciences Professor Raywat Deonandan, who is also a journalist, epidemiologist and writer, realized the need for reliable communication about public health issues.
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Research
Exploring the brain benefits of bilingualism
The University of Ottawa is at the forefront of bilingualism and brain function research, with two scholars, Professors Shanna Kousaie and Vanessa Taler, showing how bilingualism influences cognitive functioning and brain health.
Combating misinformation about pandemics
Systematic bias may sway family courts and affect parental rights, particularly…
A new study is exposing how race, gender, and religion intersect to create inequities in custody cases with biases—including racism, Islamophobia, and sexism—often shaping outcomes to the detriment of fathers and their children.
Jan 16
Invitation: Launch of the Faculty’s new 2025–2030 Strategic Plan and celebration of our 80th anniversary
Join us for the unveiling the Faculty of Medicine’s next five-year Strategic Plan, “Leading Innovation for a Healthier World,” as well as a celebratio…
Feb 18
Research in Practice: Advancing Educational Equity for Black Youth
Join us for the next event in our Research Conversations Series in collaboration with the EDI Circles entitled ''Research in Practice: Advancing Educa…
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