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Josée Lortie and Michelle Émard stand on either side of Jenn Therrien, who holds a grinning jack-o’-lantern.
Faculty of Medicine

Halloween contestants prove they have the “fright” stuff

Spiders crawled up doors and ghouls haunted Roger Guindon Hall, as the Faculty Wellness Program hosted a week of Halloween themed events.
Spiders crawled up doors and ghouls haunted Roger Guindon Hall, as the Faculty Wellness Program hosted a week of Halloween themed events.

October 30, 2019
Discovery Day 2019
Faculty of Medicine

Seeking volunteers: Interested in being a workshop presenter or career panelist for Discovery Day 2020?

This event encourages young people to explore exciting career options in the health sciences, with over 200 students from secondary schools in Ottawa and surrounding area expected to attend.
This event encourages young people to explore exciting career options in the health sciences, with over 200 students from secondary schools in Ottawa and surrounding area expected to attend.

October 29, 2019
Nathan Chiarlitti
Faculty of Medicine

From hockey player to published author: uOttawa MD student faces every challenge with an upbeat attitude

Nathan Chiarlitti has an incredible passion for medicine, but it was his perseverance and eternal optimism that earned him an acceptance to medical school on his third round of applications.
Nathan Chiarlitti has an incredible passion for medicine, but it was his perseverance and eternal optimism that earned him an acceptance to medical school on his third round of applications.

October 29, 2019
Dr. Lamb with student
Faculty of Medicine

Over 200 presentations at first annual Faculty of Medicine Research Day

Research Day attracted entries from learners in  programs including the Bachelor’s degree in Translational and Molecular Medicine, medical school, residency training, and graduate level research.
Research Day attracted entries from learners in  programs including the Bachelor’s degree in Translational and Molecular Medicine, medical school, residency training, and graduate level research.

October 29, 2019
Dr. Vikram Patel gives a lecture
Faculty of Medicine

Gairdner Laureate mobilizes communities for global mental health

Harvard University professor Dr. Vikram Patel discussed 25 years of risks, successes and shortcomings in global mental health research and treatment, in his 2019 Canada Gairdner Laureate Lecture on Oct. 22.
Harvard University professor Dr. Vikram Patel discussed 25 years of risks, successes and shortcomings in global mental health research and treatment, in his 2019 Canada Gairdner Laureate Lecture on Oct. 22.

October 24, 2019
Homecoming 2019
Faculty of Medicine

Homecoming Weekend reunites classmates and lifelong friends

Alumni at the Faculty of Medicine Homecoming October 4 to 6, renewed decades-long friendships with old study buddies from medical school.
Alumni at the Faculty of Medicine Homecoming October 4 to 6, renewed decades-long friendships with old study buddies from medical school.

October 22, 2019
Photo of Dr. Elianna Saidenberg
Faculty of Medicine

In Memoriam: Dr Elianna Saidenberg

The Faculty of Medicine sadly acknowledges the passing of Dr. Elianna Saidenberg, fondly remembered as a respected clinical and laboratory hematologist, assistant professor and active educator.
The Faculty of Medicine sadly acknowledges the passing of Dr. Elianna Saidenberg, fondly remembered as a respected clinical and laboratory hematologist, assistant professor and active educator.

October 21, 2019
gala 2019
Faculty of Medicine

Shake Your Atoms: Faculty of Medicine Gala celebrates excellence in research and education

With a quirky theme inspired by the periodic table of elements, the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine celebrated the achievements of its learners, researchers, educators and staff.
With a quirky theme inspired by the periodic table of elements, the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine celebrated the achievements of its learners, researchers, educators and staff.

October 14, 2019
Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden in her laboratory.
Faculty of Medicine

“Wild idea” opens possible new frontier for preventing ovarian cancer

The study is the first to show that the natural stiffening of the ovaries called fibrosis occurs with age, and suggests that diabetes drug metformin may be able to halt this process.
The study is the first to show that the natural stiffening of the ovaries called fibrosis occurs with age, and suggests that diabetes drug metformin may be able to halt this process.

October 8, 2019