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
Preventing cognitive decline through diet and exercise
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Diets and social media: Avoid the disinformation trap
In a world where social media outlets have become leading sources of nutrition information, a crucial question arises: How do you distinguish reliable…
From quantum breakthroughs to community solutions: The 2025 University Research Chairs
The University Research Chairs return this year with a fresh set of challenges, addressing urgent issues both locally and globally.
A pandemic within a pandemic: Intimate partner violence in Canada's immigrant communities
Behind closed doors during Canada's COVID-19 lockdowns, a devastating crisis unfolded. While the world focused on mask mandates and social distancing,…
Health-care equity for official language minorities: CIHR team grants empower research at uOttawa
In Canada, equitable health-care access remains a significant challenge for francophones living outside of Quebec and for English-speaking communities…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
