The University of Ottawa and Faculty of Medicine strategic plans recognize that equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) strengthen the scientific and medical communities and the quality, social relevance, and impact of research. Recognizing and integrating these values across the research enterprise is therefore a priority of the Research Office. In support of this important priority area, the Faculty of Medicine Research Office has committed to providing open forums of training and discussion on topics related to EDI in research on an ongoing basis. These sessions are designed to be peer-led, to foster and inspire conversation and growth on best practices within our learning, working and research environment.
Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Social Justice Action Plan
September 27th, 2024: Building an inclusive environment (Poster)
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET
Location: RGN Room 2029
Panelists: Dr. Ian Colman, Dr. Zahra Clayborn and Mr. Ayoub Chobah
In this conversation, panelists will discuss certain practices they have implemented in their research group, including how they first developed the ideas, what were the wins and challenges, and what was the impact on the group environment.
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November 12th, 2024: Courageous Conversations - Race in Research (Poster)
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET
Location: virtual (register below for meeting link)
Panelists: Dr. Awad Ibrahim and Dr. Sonya Faber
In this conversation, panelists will discuss the concept and history of race, and the best approaches to integrate (or not) race in research and its applicability and implementation.
Presentation slides from Dr. Awad Ibrahim and presentation slides from Dr. Sonya Faber.
January 29th, 2025: Patient Engagement 101 – Preclinical and Clinical Research (Poster)
Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: RGN Room 2112
Panelists: Dr. Manoj Lalu, Mr. Talston Scott, Ms. Meredith Conboy and Mr. Stephen Daniels
In this conversation, panelists will provide an overview of best practices to find and engage patients in research, and provide guidance on developing a personalized patient engagement plan. This session will include tips for both clinical and preclinical research.
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March 25th, 2025: Community Engagement in Research (Poster)
Time: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: RGN Room 2112
Panelists: Dr. Ewurabena Simpson and Dr. Alice Zwerling
In this conversation, panelists will share their experiences with community engagement in research. Covering populations from the Global South, Indigenous populations and immigrant/newcomer communities, our panelists will share their approaches, lessons learned and research impact when engaging communities in the research process.
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