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Faculty of Medicine
Research and innovation
Cellular and Molecular Medicine

Drug used for cocaine addiction may pave way for new treatment of advanced colon cancer

New research from the University of Ottawa proposes using vanoxerine as a safe method for potentially eliminating cancer stem cells in colorectal tumours
New research from the University of Ottawa proposes using vanoxerine as a safe method for potentially eliminating cancer stem cells in colorectal tumours

February 13, 2024
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Faculty of Medicine
Research and innovation
Faculty of Science

New study aims to unlock secrets of the human brain

Dr. Richard Naud’s work has important implications for theories of learning and memory and could potentially lead to future developments in AI.
Dr. Richard Naud’s work has important implications for theories of learning and memory and could potentially lead to future developments in AI.

January 16, 2024
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In memoriam
Professors

In Memoriam: Dr. Kenneth Marshall

It is with deep sadness that the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine announces the passing of Professor Emeritus Kenneth Marshall, the inaugural Chair of our department.
It is with deep sadness that the Faculty of Medicine and the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine announces the passing of Professor Emeritus Kenneth Marshall, the inaugural Chair of our department.

January 9, 2024
Alumni Awards 2023
Awards and recognition
Faculty of Medicine

Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Alumni Awards of Distinction!

With joy and pride, on October 13 the Faculty of Medicine presented the 2023 Alumni Awards of Distinction to nine recipients who play a major role in the practice, research and teaching of medicine in Canada and around the world.
With joy and pride, on October 13 the Faculty of Medicine presented the 2023 Alumni Awards of Distinction to nine recipients who play a major role in the practice, research and teaching of medicine in Canada and around the world.

October 26, 2023
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Faculty of Medicine
Research and innovation
Medicine
Health

Study opens new frontier for research into neurodevelopmental disorder

The new research from the Faculty of Medicine could pave a way for pharmacological interventions for a devastating brain abnormality.
The new research from the Faculty of Medicine could pave a way for pharmacological interventions for a devastating brain abnormality.

September 14, 2023
Stem cells
Research
Research and innovation
Newsroom
Health

Innovative stem cell research takes aim at origins of human cancers

Dr. Yannick Benoit, the study’s co-first author, says the collaborative research team has established a clear link between different types of cancers and their embryonic origins.
Dr. Yannick Benoit, the study’s co-first author, says the collaborative research team has established a clear link between different types of cancers and their embryonic origins.

June 27, 2023
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Research
Research and innovation
Newsroom

uOttawa team leads promising new research on devastating brain disorder

The rigorous study focuses on the mechanisms of Huntington’s disease, a genetic disorder that leads to the breaking down of neurons in areas of the brain.
The rigorous study focuses on the mechanisms of Huntington’s disease, a genetic disorder that leads to the breaking down of neurons in areas of the brain.

June 7, 2023
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Research and innovation
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Research centres and institutes
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Health
Medicine

uOttawa research seeks answers on brain-heart health link

From cognitive impairment to heart failure, brain and heart conditions pose one of the world’s biggest health-care challenges, exceeding all others in so-called “disease burden” and mortality rate. In Canada, the economic cost of heart disease, stroke and dementia alone is over $55 billion per year, and rising.
From cognitive impairment to heart failure, brain and heart conditions pose one of the world’s biggest health-care challenges, exceeding all others in so-called “disease burden” and mortality rate. In Canada, the economic cost of heart disease, stroke and dementia alone is over $55 billion per year,...

April 28, 2023
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Faculty of Medicine

Discovery reveals how Parkinson’s-linked gene protects the brain

For more than 20 years, researchers have known that young-onset Parkinson’s disease is often caused by mutations in the parkin gene, but the exact function of this gene has been hotly debated.
For more than 20 years, researchers have known that young-onset Parkinson’s disease is often caused by mutations in the parkin gene, but the exact function of this gene has been hotly debated.

April 5, 2023