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uOttawa findings are expected to change path of research for many scientists and drug developers

Students and faculty members were honoured at the Dec. 7 ceremony at Roger Guindon Hall.

University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine’s Drs. Mark Freedman, Jeremy Grimshaw and David Moher were recently ranked among the world’s top 3,300 “most influential scientific minds”.

While Ottawa researchers are known for their work on cancer-fighting viruses, one team is applying these viruses to a new target: HIV.

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

uOttawa MD student and men’s hockey captain Eric Locke is named one of Governor General’s Top 8 Academic All-Canadians for 2017.

Findings show that noise at the cellular level of the brain plays a key role in enabling complex communications while using very low amounts of energy.

With recent budgetary restraints, the Faculty is looking at several cost-savings initiatives where communities of practice can provide invaluable input towards streamlining and managing costs.

The Faculty’s Dr. Daniel Figeys will receive $1.65 million for his TECHNOMISE project intended to train highly skilled researchers.

Emeritus professor leaves legacy of numerous pioneering initiatives, says interim dean Bernard Jasmin.