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The Faculty of Medicine distinguished professor says he won’t rest until his approach to immunotherapy is a standard of care for cancer.

Dr. Bernard Jasmin, dean of medicine, gave the latest news on research revenues, rankings and renovations, while soliciting feedback on the newly-released strategic plan.

PhD student David Jacobs stresses the important role Discovery Day played in his own journey into biomedical sciences at the Faculty.

The imaging experts at CBIA can help lead your research where you’ve never gone before.

Dr. Jasmin’s leadership and initiative have led to numerous international partnerships.

Three institutions announced on Nov. 12 the creation of the new research chair to improve primary health care for Francophones and all Canadians. 

Dr. Farrell and her research team work to reduce potentially harmful or unnecessary medications in older adults.

Research Day attracted entries from learners in  programs including the Bachelor’s degree in Translational and Molecular Medicine, medical school, residency training, and graduate level research.

This event encourages young people to explore exciting career options in the health sciences, with over 200 students from secondary schools in Ottawa and surrounding area expected to attend.

All-Canadian innovation an “unprecedented leap forward” in addressing repair of cardiac muscle after a heart attack.

Harvard University professor Dr. Vikram Patel discussed 25 years of risks, successes and shortcomings in global mental health research and treatment, in his 2019 Canada Gairdner Laureate Lecture on Oct. 22.

The study is the first to show that the natural stiffening of the ovaries called fibrosis occurs with age, and suggests that diabetes drug metformin may be able to halt this process.

Research on the LRRK2 gene in mice could lead to new treatments and prevention.

Join us for an incredible week hosted by the University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute (uOBMRI).

The physician and researcher has dedicated his career to improving the health of communities and reducing inequities in health care.