Dr. Mireille Khacho has received the Early Career Biomedical Researcher of the Year award from the Neuromuscular Disease Network for Canada (NMD4C). The Network notes that Dr. Khacho has established herself as an emerging international leader in neuromuscular research while holding a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Mitochondrial Dynamics and Regenerative Medicine. 

The PSI Foundation has awarded the prestigious 2024 PSI Graham Farquharson KT fellowship to Dr. Kamila Premji.

Dr. Venkatesh Thiruganasambandamoorthy was awarded the 2024 PSI Mid-Career Knowledge Translation fellowship.

Dr. Milroy, full professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, has been named an “Officer of the Order of the British Empire,” one of the most prestigious honours awarded in the United Kingdom. Read the full story on the Faculty of Medicine website. 
 

Dr. Carole Dennie, professor with the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics, has received the Gold Medal from the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR). More on the CAR website.
 

Dr. Kay-Anne Haykal, Dr. Claire Kendall and Dr. Husein Moloo are the recipients of the 2024 Canadian Association of Medical Education Merit Award, which “promotes, recognizes, and rewards faculty committee to medical education.” 

Six members of the Faculty of Medicine are recipients of the Learning Futures Fund. The projects of Dr. Aroldo Dargèl, Dr. Sophie De Roock, Dr. Céline Fresne, Roland Pilgram, manager at the Preclinical Imaging Centre, Dr. Benjamin Rotstein and Dr. Lina Shoppoff will contribute to enhancing students learning experience, accessibility and inclusivity through technology.
 

Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremantenghas been awarded the Minister of Colleges and Universities Award of Excellence in the Equality of Opportunity category for advocating for health equity, inclusion, and diversity. The award highlights his achievements in promoting equal opportunities, particularly for Black students, which were highlighted in this story.

Dr. Melanie Bechard, assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and pediatric emergency physician at CHEO, was recognized for exceptional leadership and advocacy with a Canadian Pediatric Society (CPS) Early Career Paediatrician Award.
 

Dr. Ben Tsang and his wife Janet received a Senator Victor Oh Legacy Award, presented on Parliament Hill. This award is given to individuals who have significantly contributed to their field and recognizes their lifetime achievements, tireless commitment, and selfless pursuits in the betterment of our society. 

Dr. Pradeep Merchant, assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, was invested as a member of the Order of Canada for his enduring contributions to the country, including fundraising for societal upliftment, scholarships, business development and cultural exchanges.

Dr. Adam Rudner, of the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, was honoured with a University of Ottawa 2023–2024 Excellence in Education Prize for his exceptional teaching quality, significant contributions to the University, innovative pedagogical initiatives, and testimonials from both colleagues and students.

Dr. Kerri-Anne Mullen is a winner of this year’s Knowledge Mobilization Award for her work shedding light on cardiovascular disease in women. The award from the University of Ottawa Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation recognizes researchers who undertake knowledge mobilization activities that have far-reaching impact.

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has recognized Dr. Lynn Ashdown with the 2024 Dr. Ashok Muzumdar Memorial Award for Physicians with Disabilities, granted to a CMA member with a disability, whether physical, cognitive or psychological, who demonstrates resilience and leadership in one of several facets of disabilities outlined by the CMA. Dr. Ashdown was in the second year of her family medicine residency at uOttawa when she was seriously injured. Most recently, she co-chaired the Patient Partnership Working Group for the Faculty's undergraduate medical education curriculum renewal project, where she also teaches the disability curriculum.

The Canadian Medical Association (CMA) has recognized Dr. Geneviève Moineau, professor in the Department of Pediatrics, with the 2024 Dr. Léo-Paul Landry Medal of Service, awarded to a CMA member who has made exceptional contributions to the advancement of health care in Canada.

Dr. Peter Liu has received a 2024 Canadian Chinese Legends Award from the Chinese Canadian Legends Association (CCLA), recognizing the transformation of challenges into achievements for Canada.

Dr. Peter Liu has also received the 2024 Heart Failure Society of America Pioneer Award, given to an innovator and pioneer in field of heart failure. 

Dr. Isabelle Desjardins, assistant dean of student evaluation and curriculum implementation for UGME, was honoured with the 2024 Dr. Louis Levasseur Award for Distinguished Service from the Medical Council of Canada (MCC), recognizing an individual whose collaboration has contributed in an extraordinary manner to the vision and mission of the MCC.

Dr. Bryan Garber, adjunct professor with the School of Epidemiology and Public Health, received the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada in recognition of his work on mild traumatic brain injury in a military operational setting.

Dr. Timothy Wood, director of student assessment and faculty evaluation (SAFE), was honoured with the 2024 Dr. Maureen Topps Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Assessment of Clinical Competence from the Medical Council of Canada (MCC), recognizing an individual or group who has demonstrated sustained excellence in Canadian healthcare or healthcare research.

Dr. Emilio I. Alarcón has been named as a member of the Royal Society of Canada's College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists. Those appointed to become new members of the RSC College represent the emerging generation of Canadian intellectual leadership.

Dr. John Bell has earned the Canadian Cancer Society’s Lifetime Contribution Prize. The award is given to an “esteemed investigator” who has enhanced the country’s cancer research landscape through their vision and leadership.

Dr. Doug Coyle has received the Dr. Jill M. Sanders Award for Excellence in Health Technology Assessment from Canada’s Drug Agency. This competitive award recognizes outstanding career achievement.

Dr. Rebecca Auer, full professor in the Department of Surgery and CEO and Scientific Director of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), has been recognized as one of “Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner” by the Women's Executive Network (WXN). The group cites her work as a global leader in perioperative cancer immunotherapies.

Dr. Sydney Morin, assistant clinical professor at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been selected as the 2024 recipient of the New Hospital Pharmacy Practitioner Award from the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists Ontario Branch.

Dr. Lisa D’Ambrosio is the recipient of the 2024 Chair in university teaching, a three-year appointment during which she will join the Research Unit for the Advancement of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ASoTL) and work with fellow Chairs on the promotion of teaching excellence and the enhancement of student learning in the University community.

Dr. Jennifer Reed, associate professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health, is the recipient of the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology’s 2024 Mentorship Award in Honour of Enzo Cafarelli. This award recognizes outstanding mentorship in the field of exercise physiology at a Canadian Institution.

Dr. Christine Landry, director of the Pharmacy Program at the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, has been announced as one of the latest Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy (CSHP) Fellows, a recognition by her peers at the national level. 

Dr. Ian Graham, professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden, professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.

Dr. Arthur Leader, adjunct professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of his outstanding contributions to fertility technologies and Holocaust education.

Dr. Lynne Leonard, adjunct professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her significant role in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Canada.

Dr. Jean Seely has been appointed to the Order of Ontario for her numerous contributions to improving clinical practice guidelines for mammography and setting the standard for excellence in breast imaging. The professor in the Department of Radiology was among just 29 new appointments for 2024 to the Order of Ontario, the province's highest civilian honour.

Dr. André Bernard Lalonde, an alumnus (MD 1968) and professor (currently adjunct) with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Faculty for over 25 years, has been appointed a Member of the Order of Canada. Dr. Lalonde, a globally recognized leader in gynecology and obstetrics, has transformed maternal care by championing humanized practices, the role of midwives, and innovative initiatives such as birthing rooms and the return of community-based births among the Cree of Quebec.

The Ottawa Hospital’s Living Kidney Donation Program Team, led by Medical Director Dr. Ann Bugeja, has won The Medical Post's 2024 Interprofessional Team Award for their development and implementation of a one-day kidney donor evaluation program.

Dr. Bernard Jasmin, dean of the Faculty of Medicine, has been elected as an international member of France’s National Academy of Medicine, a high honour in global medical science. Dr. Jasmin was recently informed of his inclusion in the Biological Sciences Division shortly following a unanimous decision by the Academy's board.

Dr. Andrew Boozary was named one of the Top 50 Most Influential people in 2024 by Toronto Life. Dr. Boozary is a primary care physician, health policy practitioner, researcher and the founding executive director of the Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine at the University Health Network. 

Dr. Alykhan Abdulla, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine, has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal.