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Faculty of Medicine

Cannabis use in pregnancy linked to a greater risk of autism

Dr. Daniel Corsi and Dr. Mark Walker published their findings in the prestigious medical journal Nature Medicine.
Dr. Daniel Corsi and Dr. Mark Walker published their findings in the prestigious medical journal Nature Medicine.

August 10, 2020
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Faculty of Medicine

uOttawa Faculty of Medicine announces $40M investment in 58 clinical research chairs

The top-performing clinician-scientists of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine will drive clinical research excellence to enhance health and patient care.
The top-performing clinician-scientists of the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine will drive clinical research excellence to enhance health and patient care.

July 30, 2020
Faculty of Medicine

Does your brain activity give you away?

Dr. Annemarie Wolff wins a Governor General’s Gold Medal for her neuroscience thesis on morality.
Dr. Annemarie Wolff wins a Governor General’s Gold Medal for her neuroscience thesis on morality.

July 29, 2020
Faculty of Medicine

Patients in research: from participants to partners

Research network aims to improve care for children with treatable rare disease by partnering with patient advisors.
Research network aims to improve care for children with treatable rare disease by partnering with patient advisors.

July 29, 2020
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Faculty of Medicine

Nominations are now open for the Faculty of Medicine COVID-19 Recognition Program

Recognize the exceptional achievements and humanitarian efforts of Faculty of Medicine faculty members, learners and staff who have gone above and beyond during COVID-19. Faculty, learners and staff are invited to submit 250-500-word nomination stories about individuals or teams by August 31.
Recognize the exceptional achievements and humanitarian efforts of Faculty of Medicine faculty members, learners and staff who have gone above and beyond during COVID-19. Faculty, learners and staff are invited to submit 250-500-word nomination stories about individuals or teams by August 31.

July 28, 2020
Photo of Dr. Bernard Jasmin, dean of the Faculty of Medicine.
Faculty of Medicine

uOMedTalks: Quarterly summary from the Executive Leadership Team (July 2020)

Despite the many challenges, the pandemic has brought out the best in us and the Faculty has continued to lead the way. Dean Jasmin invites you to read these quarterly highlights from your Executive Leadership Team.
Despite the many challenges, the pandemic has brought out the best in us and the Faculty has continued to lead the way. Dean Jasmin invites you to read these quarterly highlights from your Executive Leadership Team.

July 28, 2020
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Faculty of Medicine

Students support local families facing hardships heightened by COVID

Medical students pitch in to deliver food, health resources and social services to families confronting pandemic-related obstacles.
Medical students pitch in to deliver food, health resources and social services to families confronting pandemic-related obstacles.

July 27, 2020
Ride to Connect fundraiser
Faculty of Medicine

Biking fundraiser zooms in on isolated seniors

uOttawa MD students have raised over $43,000 to purchase electronic tablets for seniors in long-term care through their Ride to Connect campaign.
uOttawa MD students have raised over $43,000 to purchase electronic tablets for seniors in long-term care through their Ride to Connect campaign.

July 27, 2020
Faculty of Medicine

Harmless logo or plug for obesity?

Dr. Monique Potvin Kent finds that when food companies sponsor kids' teams, ethics get murky.
Dr. Monique Potvin Kent finds that when food companies sponsor kids' teams, ethics get murky.

July 19, 2020
Sebastien Denise with 75th anniversary logo
Faculty of Medicine

MSc graduate strikes back against stroke

By studying neuronal stem cells, Sébastien Denize searches for the key to recovery from a  condition that has afflicted his family.
By studying neuronal stem cells, Sébastien Denize searches for the key to recovery from a  condition that has afflicted his family.

July 16, 2020