Research
Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences encourages interdisciplinary and intersectoral synergies, to advance knowledge supporting health and well-being for all.
Annual research report
The Faculty’s annual research report offers an overview of the innovative and impactful research led by our Faculty members across a wide variety of fields over the last year.
Read the annual research report
Participate in a research study
Members of the Faculty of Health Sciences conduct research studies with the aim to improve health, well-being and/or performance of the Canadian population.
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Featured articles
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Combating misinformation about pandemics
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the world was inundated with information, some of it accurate, some misleading. Amidst this noise, Faculty of Health Sci…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Research awards and funding at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Once again, our professors are the pride of our Faculty: they have won several awards and secured funding for their research. These individuals are ou…
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New research chair aims to empower Ontario’s francophone nurses and address workforce challenges
The University of Ottawa/Institut du Savoir Montfort Joint Chair on the Health of Francophones in Ontario is breaking new ground with the appointment …
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15 Canada Research Chairs to boost innovation at uOttawa around science and society
The University of Ottawa is furthering research excellence through 15 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) addressing a broad range of global…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
When chronic pain meets chronic loneliness
According to Statistics Canada, one in five people will experience chronic pain in their lifetime, representing 7.6 million people in Canada. Yet peop…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Optimizing care for children with language disorders
According to Speech-Language & Audiology Canada, developmental language disorder affects 7.1% of Canadians. It’s a common, yet little known, condition…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Research: Our professors’ awards and distinctions
Once again, many of our professors have distinguished themselves in their fields. They’ve received many awards and distinctions for their various teac…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
Preventing ovarian cancer with cannabis
What if cannabis could prevent and treat one of the most feared cancers in women? The legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018 led to cannabidiol, o…
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uOttawa audiologists working on innovative ways to reduce the impact of noise interference
Ambient noise may have a greater impact on your productivity than you think. Research shows that noise influences brain activity, learning, memory and…
