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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.

Alumni at the Faculty of Medicine Homecoming October 4 to 6, renewed decades-long friendships with old study buddies from medical school.

The Faculty of Medicine sadly acknowledges the passing of Dr. Elianna Saidenberg, fondly remembered as a respected clinical and laboratory hematologist, assistant professor and active educator.

With a quirky theme inspired by the periodic table of elements, the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine celebrated the achievements of its learners, researchers, educators and staff.

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.

Two MD students pursuing medicine as a second career at the Faculty give inspiration on how to realize your passion.

uOttawa Faculty of Medicine’s Indigenous Celebration took place at the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health on September 11, where new MD students gathered to experience and learn about Indigenous cultures.

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

This year, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) created new awards to recognize individual performance of administrators.

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.

The emeritus professor with the School of Epidemiology and Public Health was a prolific author, scientist and teacher, and is remembered as a tremendous academic, generous with time and thought, and a true gentleman.

Recipients have earned distinction for themselves and for the University through their exceptional work in research, education and service.

On behalf of Dr. Bernard Jasmin, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, here are this year’s recipients of the Alumni Awards of Distinction. Awards will be presented during Homecoming Weekend’s Sunday Brunch on October 6 at the Shaw Centre.

Kym Boycott, Jeremy Grimshaw and Katey Rayner have been recognized as leaders in scientific innovation and discovery.