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Research

Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences encourages interdisciplinary and intersectoral synergies, to advance knowledge supporting health and well-being for all.
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Annual research report

The Faculty’s annual research report offers an overview of the innovative and impactful research led by our Faculty members across a wide variety of fields over the last year.
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Participate in a research study

Members of the Faculty of Health Sciences conduct research studies with the aim to improve health, well-being and/or performance of the Canadian population.
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Rehabilitation, youth and homelessness: Spotlight on community-based research

How do you better understand the realities of communities? By working with them.

Community-based research is rooted in close partnerships between …
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Walking Toward a Better Future: How Smart Insoles and AI Are Revolutionizing Neurological Care

What if a pair of shoes could help detect disease progression before it shows? That’s the promise behind the collaboration between Çï¿ûÊÓƵ researcher …
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Advancing excellence: celebrating success at the Faculty of Health Sciences

The Faculty of Health Sciences continues to thrive thanks to the outstanding achievements of our members. Recently, several of our professors have ear…
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Transforming research through cognitive accessibility and neuroinclusive research

What if a simple form could shut someone out of research that could change their life?

For millions of neurodivergent individuals—those who identif…
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GLOWing insights: The hidden benefits of exercise during pregnancy

It’s well known that certain behaviours during pregnancy, such as excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, using certain drugs or exposure to hazardous…
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King Charles III Coronation Medal: Honouring Çï¿ûÊÓƵ’s recipients

Across Canada, individuals who have dedicated their lives to making a difference are being recognized with the King Charles III Coronation Medal. Seve…
Jeremy de Beer, Jennifer Chandler, Pierre Berini, Terri Lovell, Di Wang, Jennifer Brunet, Damien D'Amours, Teresa Scassa, and Ghassan Jabbour

Nine Canada Research Chairs: Nine ways Çï¿ûÊÓƵ is shaping the future

The Government of Canada has once again recognized research excellence at Çï¿ûÊÓƵ by recently awarding nine Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) from a wide …
New study validates lower limits of human heat tolerance

New study validates lower limits of human heat tolerance

How much can our bodies adapt to a hotter and more humid planet?
Cold plunges actually change your cells, Çï¿ûÊÓƵ study finds

Cold plunges actually change your cells, Çï¿ûÊÓƵ study finds

Ever wondered what happens to your body when you take those trendy ice baths? Scientists at the University of Ottawa just found out, and it's pretty f…

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Strategic research priorities

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Research chairs

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Awards and prizes

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Centres and institutes

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