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Comprising over 100 billion neurons and an enigmatic number of connections between them, the human nervous system is the most complex system in the body.

STEM fields have historically been dominated by white men, and as a result, there is often an assumption that STEM scientists are white and male.

Humans are visual beings; what we see can affect the way we think, feel, and act. Images have great power as they leave long-lasting impressions on the way we perceive our environment and greatly influence our behaviour. When used correctly, images can foster a sense of inclusion.

Imagine if there was a way to remove pollutants from water and soil, neutralize chemical weapons and treat various diseases with low environmental and health risks? Although this might sound like fantasy, this could one day become reality with the help of novel engineered enzymes.

The publication of a collective work on the well-being of seniors and connected autonomy, under the direction of the LIFE Research Institute (LRI) is a marvelous opportunity to shed light on the vision, mission and interdisciplinary ambitions of the research conducted by the Institute, which was founded by its current director, Faculty of Health Sciences Professor Linda Garcia, an expert on dement...

To meet the growing demand for mental health and well-being support, there’s a pressing need to develop and expand resources and support systems. Understanding the complexities and nuances surrounding mental health and wellness has become of utmost importance.

In Canada alone, one person dies from heart disease, stroke or vascular cognitive impairment every five minutes. With this investment, the goal is nothing less than revealing the underlying intricacies and links of brain-heart conditions that will lead to better treatments and save many lives.

Collaborative research between the University of Ottawa and Université de Sherbrooke has revealed the fragile state of credibility and confidence in Quebec’s news media

At uOttawa, we have a vision to enhance our competitive edge in medical research.

Alexandre Baril’s research sits at the crossroads of gender, queer, trans, disability/crip/Mad studies, critical gerontology and critical suicidology. In a new book, the Associate Professor from the Faculty of Social Science’s School of Social Work has a radical approach to helping suicidal people, asserting that existing suicide prevention services do more harm than good.