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Canada Research Chairs

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 challenges.
The University of Ottawa is furthering research excellence through 15 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) addressing a broad range of global challenges.

November 14, 2024
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Newsroom
Faculty of Medicine
Research and innovation
Cancer

New research from uOttawa-led team takes aim at limiting progression of breast cancer

Collaborative research sheds light on the mysteries of mitochondrial dynamics and its likely role in the metastatic progression of breast cancer
Collaborative research sheds light on the mysteries of mitochondrial dynamics and its likely role in the metastatic progression of breast cancer

November 7, 2024
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Awards and recognition
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Epidemiology and Public Health
Research and innovation

'Standing up for science': Dr. Kelly Cobey wins major international award

For her influential work standing up for sound scientific research methods and responsible research reporting, Dr. Kelly Cobey has won this year’s prestigious John Maddox Prize in the early career researcher category.
For her influential work standing up for sound scientific research methods and responsible research reporting, Dr. Kelly Cobey has won this year’s prestigious John Maddox Prize in the early career researcher category.

November 6, 2024
MRI of many brains
Newsroom
Faculty of Medicine
Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Research and innovation

Repurposing drug shows promise in fighting aggressive brain tumours: uOttawa study

Glioblastoma is the most common – and the most malignant – primary brain tumour in adults. It’s aggressive and incurable. Even with treatment including surgical removal and chemotherapy, the median survival for patients is just 18 months.
Glioblastoma is the most common – and the most malignant – primary brain tumour in adults. It’s aggressive and incurable. Even with treatment including surgical removal and chemotherapy, the median survival for patients is just 18 months.

October 17, 2024
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Public Policy Research and Outreach
Alex Trebek Forum for Dialogue
Research and innovation
Research centres and institutes

Bridging gaps between university research and public policy

The University of Ottawa is strengthening ties between academia and government. With support from its Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach (OPPRO), the University aims to promote the expertise of our research community and to increase the impact of their research in improving Canadian public policy.
The University of Ottawa is strengthening ties between academia and government. With support from its Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach (OPPRO), the University aims to promote the expertise of our research community and to increase the impact of their research in improving Canadian publi...

October 10, 2024
From left to right: Smita Pakhale, Jude Mary Cénat, The Honourable Marie-Françoise Mégie, Senator, Biba Tinga and Ewurabena Simpson
Research and innovation
Faculty of Social Sciences
School of Psychology
Research centres and institutes
Public Policy Research and Outreach
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Health

Sickle cell disease: Researchers and community advocates winning Senate battle for transformative health-care policy

“As a Black woman with sickle cell disease, I brace myself for judgement every time I walk into the ER,” says Shelly-Ann Crosby, 41, whose countless hospital visits for pain have deepened her wariness.
“As a Black woman with sickle cell disease, I brace myself for judgement every time I walk into the ER,” says Shelly-Ann Crosby, 41, whose countless hospital visits for pain have deepened her wariness.

October 1, 2024
Artificial Intelligence Concept Woman Looking into the Horizon
Research and innovation
Artificial Intelligence

Faculty of Medicine: 5 successful projects in 2024 Artificial Intelligence Seed Funding Program

The uOttawa Faculty of Medicine community is excited to share the results of its 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Seed Funding Program, a competition that continues to push the boundaries of medical AI research and innovation.
The uOttawa Faculty of Medicine community is excited to share the results of its 2024 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Seed Funding Program, a competition that continues to push the boundaries of medical AI research and innovation.

September 20, 2024
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Awards and recognition

Congratulations to the 2024 Translational Research Grant Awardees

The Faculty of Medicine, together with The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), are pleased to announce the successful applicants of the 2024 Translational Research Grant (TRG) competition.
The Faculty of Medicine, together with The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), are pleased to announce the successful applicants of the 2024 Translational Research Grant (TRG) competition.

August 21, 2024
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Research and innovation
Awards and recognition

Faculty of Medicine awarded over $590,000 in NSERC Discovery Grants

The Faculty is excited to announce the Discovery Grants Program and the Discovery Launch Supplement of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) have granted more than $590,000 to 12 researchers from the Faculty of Medicine to support their innovative research projects.
The Faculty is excited to announce the Discovery Grants Program and the Discovery Launch Supplement of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) have granted more than $590,000 to 12 researchers from the Faculty of Medicine to support their innovative research projects.

August 8, 2024
Dr. Kerri-Anne Mullen from the Faculty of Medicine on the left. Dr. Elizabeth Dubois from the Faculty of Arts on the right.
Research and innovation
Knowledge mobilization
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Medicine
University of Ottawa Heart Institute

Changing hearts and minds: KMb awards go to researchers studying cardiovascular disease in women and election integrity

Discover how this year’s Knowledge Mobilization Award winners, Kerri-Anne Mullen and Elizabeth Dubois, engaged in boundary-breaking activities that shed light on two serious societal issues — the rise of cardiovascular disease in women and the impact of technology and media on election integrity, respectively.
Discover how this year’s Knowledge Mobilization Award winners, Kerri-Anne Mullen and Elizabeth Dubois, engaged in boundary-breaking activities that shed light on two serious societal issues — the rise of cardiovascular disease in women and the impact of technology and media on election integrity, re...

July 4, 2024