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Faculty of Medicine

Could stem cells repair the heart, fight infections, mend premature lungs, and heal the brain after stroke?

Researchers from uOttawa, The Ottawa Hospital and CHEO are bringing discoveries made in the lab closer to human trials and therapies, thanks to four new peer-reviewed research grants from the Stem Cell Network worth $999,900.
Researchers from uOttawa, The Ottawa Hospital and CHEO are bringing discoveries made in the lab closer to human trials and therapies, thanks to four new peer-reviewed research grants from the Stem Cell Network worth $999,900.

April 18, 2018
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Faculty of Medicine

Faculty of Medicine in the Media: April 2018

A summary of where our faculty members, learners, staff and alumni appeared in the news this month.
A summary of where our faculty members, learners, staff and alumni appeared in the news this month.

April 13, 2018
Bernard Kouchner
Faculty of Medicine

Doctors Without Borders co-founder to speak at uOttawa Alumni Week

In addition to Bernard Kouchner’s lecture on May 4, this year’s Alumni Week features a number of medicine-inspired events open to faculty members, staff and learners.
In addition to Bernard Kouchner’s lecture on May 4, this year’s Alumni Week features a number of medicine-inspired events open to faculty members, staff and learners.

April 6, 2018
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Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Guy Trudel, lead investigator for a Canadian study on bone marrow, teams up with astronauts on the ISS to uncover the implications of deep space exploration

The fifth batch of research equipment for Dr. Guy Trudel’s MARROW study is headed for the stars on April 2. It will be among vital supplies and new experiments being delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) on board the SpaceX Dragon.
The fifth batch of research equipment for Dr. Guy Trudel’s MARROW study is headed for the stars on April 2. It will be among vital supplies and new experiments being delivered to the International Space Station (ISS) on board the SpaceX Dragon.

March 29, 2018
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Faculty of Medicine

Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) Match 2018

uOttawa Faculty of Medicine’s Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) program is excited to welcome all of the new residents recently matched to their specialties. Their residency experience at uOttawa will begin with an orientation session on June 29 at Roger Guindon Hall.
uOttawa Faculty of Medicine’s Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) program is excited to welcome all of the new residents recently matched to their specialties. Their residency experience at uOttawa will begin with an orientation session on June 29 at Roger Guindon Hall.

March 29, 2018
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Faculty of Medicine

uOttawa Faculty of Medicine’s annual mini-medical school for Indigenous youth had another successful year

“Come Walk in Our Moccasins”, an indigenous-specific mini-medical school program at uOttawa, wrapped up its fifth year of offering two sessions to the public as unique opportunities for First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth to learn more about the medical field.
“Come Walk in Our Moccasins”, an indigenous-specific mini-medical school program at uOttawa, wrapped up its fifth year of offering two sessions to the public as unique opportunities for First Nations, Métis and Inuit youth to learn more about the medical field.

March 29, 2018
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Faculty of Medicine

Tips for Reducing Burnout

Dr. Delva, Chair of Family Medicine, shares tips for helping to establish a healthy work-life balance.
Dr. Delva, Chair of Family Medicine, shares tips for helping to establish a healthy work-life balance.

March 28, 2018
Faculty of Medicine

BTO Update: How to write an operating plan

Also referred to as a business plan, this detailed document will provide a clear picture of how your department or business unit can contribute to achieving the overall strategic goals of the Faculty of Medicine.
Also referred to as a business plan, this detailed document will provide a clear picture of how your department or business unit can contribute to achieving the overall strategic goals of the Faculty of Medicine.

March 28, 2018
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Faculty of Medicine

Using big data to help the smallest babies

Canadian researchers are using newborn blood tests to identify preterm children in low-resource countries.
Canadian researchers are using newborn blood tests to identify preterm children in low-resource countries.

March 27, 2018