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David Holmes
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Featured in Research Perspectives - Dave Holmes

To say that Dave Holmes does not shy away from tough topics is an understatement. In the 1990s, he worked as a street nurse, caring for people like prostitutes and crack addicts, and initiating one of the first needle exchange clinics in the country. “I was teaching people how to inject drugs in shooting galleries in Montreal. This was not very popular back then,” recalls Holmes.
To say that Dave Holmes does not shy away from tough topics is an understatement. In the 1990s, he worked as a street nurse, caring for people like prostitutes and crack addicts, and initiating one of the first needle exchange clinics in the country. “I was teaching people how to inject drugs in sho...

January 15, 2021
Patrick O'Bryne
Nursing

Featured in Research Perspectives - Patrick O'Byrne

A placement at Ottawa’s Sexual Health Clinic in 2002 convinced Patrick O’Byrne that he wanted to work in the field of HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
A placement at Ottawa’s Sexual Health Clinic in 2002 convinced Patrick O’Byrne that he wanted to work in the field of HIV and sexually transmitted infections.

January 15, 2021
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Nursing
Awards and recognition
Alumni

Marie des Anges Loyer DaSilva, recipient of the 2020 Award for Commitment to the University

Marie Loyer is an excellent ambassador for the University of Ottawa — she’s always there when it’s time to support the efforts of nursing students, professors conducting research into mental health promotion or public and community health, or members of the Faculty of Health Sciences. We are truly fortunate to have her as one of our graduates, staff and donors.
Marie Loyer is an excellent ambassador for the University of Ottawa — she’s always there when it’s time to support the efforts of nursing students, professors conducting research into mental health promotion or public and community health, or members of the Faculty of Health Sciences. We are truly f...

January 12, 2021
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Awards and recognition
Canada Research Chairs

Professor Jennifer Brunet earns the prestigious Canada Research Chair (CRC) award

Jennifer Brunet, Associate Professor in the School of Human Kinetics has received the prestigious Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II in Physical Activity Promotion for Cancer Prevention and Survivorship for her work in the interdisciplinary field of behavioural medicine.
Jennifer Brunet, Associate Professor in the School of Human Kinetics has received the prestigious Canada Research Chair (CRC) Tier II in Physical Activity Promotion for Cancer Prevention and Survivorship for her work in the interdisciplinary field of behavioural medicine.

December 22, 2020
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Awards and recognition

Current and past Faculty of Health Sciences researchers ranked among the top 2% of the world’s most highly cited scientists

The recently released list, by Stanford University’s Professor John Ioannidis and his team, represents the top 2 percent of the most cited scientists in various disciplines.
The recently released list, by Stanford University’s Professor John Ioannidis and his team, represents the top 2 percent of the most cited scientists in various disciplines.

December 15, 2020
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Nursing
Awards and recognition

Professor Josephine Etowa, recipient of an Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) Chair in Black Women’s HIV Prevention and Care

Congratulations to Josephine Etowa, full professor in the School of Nursing, recipient of an Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) Chair in Black Women’s HIV Prevention and Care, part of the OHTN’s HIV Endgame Program.
Congratulations to Josephine Etowa, full professor in the School of Nursing, recipient of an Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) Chair in Black Women’s HIV Prevention and Care, part of the OHTN’s HIV Endgame Program.

December 3, 2020
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Professor Angel Foster, Honorary Member for 2019-2020 of the Medical Women of Canada (FMWC)’s

Congratulations to Angel Foster, Full Professor in the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences on being selected as the Medical Women of Canada (FMWC)’s Honorary Member for 2019-2020.
Congratulations to Angel Foster, Full Professor in the Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences on being selected as the Medical Women of Canada (FMWC)’s Honorary Member for 2019-2020.

November 4, 2020