Research
Research at the Faculty of Health Sciences encourages interdisciplinary and intersectoral synergies, to advance knowledge supporting health and well-being for all.
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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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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Featured articles
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Preventing ovarian cancer with cannabis
What if cannabis could prevent and treat one of the most feared cancers in women? The legalization of cannabis in Canada in 2018 led to cannabidiol, o…
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uOttawa audiologists working on innovative ways to reduce the impact of noise interference
Ambient noise may have a greater impact on your productivity than you think. Research shows that noise influences brain activity, learning, memory and…
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uOttawa partners with Tennis Canada to implement pioneering mental health strategy
First comprehensive mental health strategy for Canadian sport governing body creates road map for athletes, coaches, parents, and staff.
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Pelvic floors and glass ceilings: uOttawa researcher advances knowledge in women’s health
Professor Linda McLean combines her love of physiotherapy with her graduate training in engineering to fill important knowledge gaps about pelvic floo…
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Women’s blood lipids metabolism better in countering effects of sleep apnea
Sleep apnea, which involves recurring, temporary interruptions of breathing during sleep, can disturb regulation of blood lipid levels, a key factor i…
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Drs. Lara Pilutti and Lisa Walker granted an Innovation in Well-Being Award from the International Progressive MS Alliance
uOBMRI members Drs. Lara Pilutti and Lisa Walker were recently granted an Innovation in Well-Being Award from the International Progressive MS Allianc…
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Angel Foster recognized for career in reproductive health research
Professor Angel M. Foster was recently elected a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, reflecting her deep commitment to reproductive hea…
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Impressive cohort of uOttawa researchers elected to the Royal Society of Canada in 2023
This year, seven University of Ottawa researchers from across five faculties are being recognized by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) for their outst…
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uOttawa secures $4M in research infrastructure grants to propel health and sustainability innovation
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded nearly $4 million in funding to researchers at the University of Ottawa for projects aimed at i…
