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Roberto Chica

Making the world a better place – One enzyme at a time

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.
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.

June 1, 2023
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The LIFE Research Institute: a cornerstone of interdisciplinary research on lifelong health and well-being

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...
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 fou...

May 31, 2023
Michelle Liu, Émilie Hogue, Safwan Alfattani and Josephine Payment

Four graduating students emerging as leaders in law, engineering and science

Our students inspire us. Their unique backgrounds, contributions and perspectives promise a lasting, positive impact and an equitable, sustainable and inclusive future.
Our students inspire us. Their unique backgrounds, contributions and perspectives promise a lasting, positive impact and an equitable, sustainable and inclusive future.

May 31, 2023
a ladder leading up to a large keyhole giving a peek on data and science symbols while the right side of the image shows pedestrians going over a crosswalk made of health-themed progress bars

Unlocking insights through high-precision data: How this uOttawa core facility is fuelling health and wellness research

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.
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.

May 31, 2023
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With biggest grant in its history, uOttawa launching a world-first vision to transform brain-heart health

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.
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.

May 30, 2023
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Wide-ranging study finds media credibility waning in Quebec

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
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

May 19, 2023
Hokbi Tiunn contributes to the 6th Conference on the Responsibility to Protect in Theory and Practice

Hokbi Tiunn contributes to the 6th Conference on the Responsibility to Protect in Theory and Practice

HRREC member Hokbi Tiunn, doctoral candidate in Law, participated in the 6th Responsibility to Protect in Theory and Practice Conference held 11-12 May at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
HRREC member Hokbi Tiunn, doctoral candidate in Law, participated in the 6th Responsibility to Protect in Theory and Practice Conference held 11-12 May at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia.

May 19, 2023
student-researcher using microscope

From bench to bedside: Training the next generation of physician-scientists

The MD/PhD program is fostering a new generation of physician-scientists who have the ability to transform Canada’s research and medical practices. These unique learners are bringing the bench to the bedside, and they require support to sustain these critical innovations.
The MD/PhD program is fostering a new generation of physician-scientists who have the ability to transform Canada’s research and medical practices. These unique learners are bringing the bench to the bedside, and they require support to sustain these critical innovations.

May 18, 2023