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Brain and Mind Research Institute
Research and innovation
Awards and recognition

Achieving impact: Dr. Ruth Slack earns rank of ‘Distinguished University Professor’

Because of her exceptional contributions to both the University of Ottawa and the wider academic community, Dr. Ruth Slack has earned the title of ‘Distinguished University Professor.’ It’s a prestigious rank granted to a small percentage of senior scholars in recognition of their outstanding work.
Because of her exceptional contributions to both the University of Ottawa and the wider academic community, Dr. Ruth Slack has earned the title of ‘Distinguished University Professor.’ It’s a prestigious rank granted to a small percentage of senior scholars in recognition of their outstanding work.

July 23, 2024
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Education
Innovation

Family Medicine develops innovative educational resources for broader good

The Department’s digital, shareable learning tools harness a spirit of collaboration in Canada's ever-evolving primary care landscape.
The Department’s digital, shareable learning tools harness a spirit of collaboration in Canada's ever-evolving primary care landscape.

June 21, 2024
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Faculty of Medicine
Alumni

Alumni #Trailblazer: Dr. Noni MacDonald, tireless advocate

Pediatrician, infectious disease specialist, vaccinologist, faculty dean: Dr. Noni MacDonald's accomplishments throughout her brilliant career reflect her multifaceted and visionary personality. Her recent induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame offers an opportunity to look back on the inspiring journey of this Canadian pioneer, a magna cum laude alumni of the University of Ottawa F...
Pediatrician, infectious disease specialist, vaccinologist, faculty dean: Dr. Noni MacDonald's accomplishments throughout her brilliant career reflect her multifaceted and visionary personality. Her recent induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame offers an opportunity to look back on th...

June 20, 2024
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Awards and recognition
Surgery
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Research affiliations and partnerships
Research and innovation

Dr. Marc Ruel wins highly competitive award for research excellence

File under: Well-deserved. Dr. Marc Ruel’s significant impact as a clinician-researcher and success as a world-class innovator in cardiovascular disease research has earned him the 2023-2024 University of Ottawa Award for Excellence in Research, sponsored jointly with the Association of Professors of the University of Ottawa (APUO).
File under: Well-deserved. Dr. Marc Ruel’s significant impact as a clinician-researcher and success as a world-class innovator in cardiovascular disease research has earned him the 2023-2024 University of Ottawa Award for Excellence in Research, sponsored jointly with the Association of Professors o...

June 19, 2024
Zafrin
Family Medicine
Convocation
Students

Becoming a champion of Family Medicine: Meet Zafrin Islam

A standout student, Zafrin says her experiences at the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine will allow her to integrate her passions for working with people, engage in life-long learning, and support her patients.
A standout student, Zafrin says her experiences at the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine will allow her to integrate her passions for working with people, engage in life-long learning, and support her patients.

June 17, 2024
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Epidemiology and Public Health
Research and innovation
Research affiliations and partnerships

From Challenges to Triumphs: Meet the Faculty of Medicine’s Amarachi Asomugha

For Amarachi Asomugha, the prospect of earning a master’s degree in public health at the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine was a one-of-a-kind opportunity that she fully intended to make the most of.
For Amarachi Asomugha, the prospect of earning a master’s degree in public health at the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine was a one-of-a-kind opportunity that she fully intended to make the most of.

June 17, 2024
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Awards and recognition
Faculty of Medicine

From student to department chair, Dr. Dennie sheds light on medicine and teaching

Since graduating magna cum laude from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Carole Dennie has embarked on a remarkable career. Recently awarded the Canadian Association of Radiologists’ Gold Medal for her outstanding contributions to the field, she is also the newly appointed Chair of the Department of Radiology, Radiation Oncology and Medical Physics at the Faculty, and Head of the De...
Since graduating magna cum laude from the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Carole Dennie has embarked on a remarkable career. Recently awarded the Canadian Association of Radiologists’ Gold Medal for her outstanding contributions to the field, she is also the newly appointed Chair of th...

May 29, 2024
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Health
Education
Students
Equity, diversity and inclusion

Pause and reflect: Students recognize Red Dress Day at Faculty of Medicine

Med students hung red dresses around RGN in early May to call the spirits of the missing and murdered women, girls and 2-spirit peoples back to their loved ones.
Med students hung red dresses around RGN in early May to call the spirits of the missing and murdered women, girls and 2-spirit peoples back to their loved ones.

May 17, 2024
Molecules
Research and innovation
Newsroom
University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Research affiliations and partnerships

Healing faster: Unveiling the future of tissue & organ repair

Combining biomedical finesse and nature-inspired engineering, a uOttawa-led team of scientists have created a jelly-like material that shows great potential for on-the-spot repair to a remarkable range of damaged organs and tissues in the human body.
Combining biomedical finesse and nature-inspired engineering, a uOttawa-led team of scientists have created a jelly-like material that shows great potential for on-the-spot repair to a remarkable range of damaged organs and tissues in the human body.

May 13, 2024