Research Report 2023-2024
Health Law
This page provides a glimpse of our impressive leadership in the area of Health Law, including a focus on the importance of well-being for law students, and a look at some innovative research initiatives that delve into global health challenges.
Expertise across a broad spectrum of health issues
Happiness and wellbeing
Happiness and wellbeing
VIDEO – Professor Lynda Collins is investing in the well-being of law students
Legal professionals often face intense pressure and long hours, which can take a significant toll on their mental well-being.
Public health
Public health
Professor Roojin Habibi leads a human rights-based approach to global health
COVID-19 exposed the vulnerabilities of health care systems across the globe. Human rights were too often overlooked entirely.
New Frontiers in Research Fund
New Frontiers in Research Fund
Open AIR Seeks Equitable Solutions to Post-Pandemic Innovation Challenges
In 2013, Open AIR published foresight research anticipating a future shaped by shocks like a catastrophic global pandemic.
The Big Story Podcast
The Big Story Podcast
Daphne Gilbert: Would a Poilievre government really threaten abortion rights?
Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre has promised to use the notwithstanding clause to enact criminal justice reform if elected.
Event video
Event video
Access to Health Care for Irregular Migrants: Honouring Nell Toussaint
Professor Y.Y. Chen leads a discussion about Nell Toussaint, who died after being denied health care because of her irregular immigration status.
Leaders pushing boundaries
Leadership
Leadership
Announcing the New Director of the Centre for Health Law Policy and Ethics
The Common Law Section is excited to announce that Professor Vanessa Gruben has stepped into the role of Director of the uOttawa CHLPE.
Neuroethics
Neuroethics
Championing ethics in neuroscience: A prestigious award for Jennifer Chandler
Professor Jennifer Chandler has been named the winner of the 2024 Steven E. Hyman Award for Distinguished Service to the Field of Neuroethics.
Deep brain stimulation
Deep brain stimulation
Postdoc Amanda van Beinum accepts faculty position at York University
Postdoctoral researcher Amanda van Beinum has been hired as an Assistant Professor at York University’s Department of Sociology.
