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.
Dr. Jennifer Phillips is the co-lead of uOBMRI’s Mental Health Pillar and the interim scientific director of the Royal's Institute for Mental Health Research.
Dr. Jennifer Phillips is the co-lead of uOBMRI’s Mental Health Pillar and the interim scientific director of the Royal's Institute for Mental Health Research.
A dream for many, going into space is a reality for some. The effects of space travel on astronauts’ health are of significant concern for NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Both organisations collaborated with Health Canada and uOttawa to further research about space travelers’ health.
A dream for many, going into space is a reality for some. The effects of space travel on astronauts’ health are of significant concern for NASA and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA). Both organisations collaborated with Health Canada and uOttawa to further research about space travelers’ health.
The Faculty of Social Sciences would like to congratulate Dr. Rébecca Robillard, an associate uOttawa professor, for all her achievements leading up to her recent award as the Young Investigator from the Canadian Sleep Society. The award was announced at the opening ceremonies of the 11th National Conference of the Canadian Sleep Society this past April!
The Faculty of Social Sciences would like to congratulate Dr. Rébecca Robillard, an associate uOttawa professor, for all her achievements leading up to her recent award as the Young Investigator from the Canadian Sleep Society. The award was announced at the opening ceremonies of the 11th National C...
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.
The value of food is not limited to sustenance. The cultural, spiritual, and traditional significance of food makes up core beliefs in many communities, including First Nations. Indigenous Peoples are known for their sustainable lifestyles. This includes the consumption of traditional food obtained from the surrounding fauna and flora.
The value of food is not limited to sustenance. The cultural, spiritual, and traditional significance of food makes up core beliefs in many communities, including First Nations. Indigenous Peoples are known for their sustainable lifestyles. This includes the consumption of traditional food obtained ...
The University of Ottawa is celebrating the launch of its new Health Equity for the Aged Lab (HEAL). This initiative aims to improve the health and well-being of seniors from linguistic and cultural minority communities.
The University of Ottawa is celebrating the launch of its new Health Equity for the Aged Lab (HEAL). This initiative aims to improve the health and well-being of seniors from linguistic and cultural minority communities.
From cognitive impairment to heart failure, brain and heart conditions pose one of the world’s biggest health-care challenges, exceeding all others in so-called “disease burden” and mortality rate. In Canada, the economic cost of heart disease, stroke and dementia alone is over $55 billion per year, and rising.
From cognitive impairment to heart failure, brain and heart conditions pose one of the world’s biggest health-care challenges, exceeding all others in so-called “disease burden” and mortality rate. In Canada, the economic cost of heart disease, stroke and dementia alone is over $55 billion per year,...
From cognitive impairment to heart failure, brain and heart conditions pose one of the world’s biggest health-care challenges, exceeding all others in so-called “disease burden” and mortality rate. In Canada, the economic cost of heart disease, stroke and dementia alone is over $55 billion per year, and rising.
From cognitive impairment to heart failure, brain and heart conditions pose one of the world’s biggest health-care challenges, exceeding all others in so-called “disease burden” and mortality rate. In Canada, the economic cost of heart disease, stroke and dementia alone is over $55 billion per year,...