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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Faculty of Health Sciences
What the placenta can reveal about lifelong health
Often discarded after birth, the placenta might hold clues to pregnancy complications, environmental exposures and future health risks.
Announcements
Precision medicine, sustainable oceans and more: Meet uOttawa’s fall 2026 Canada Research Chairs
Whether developing new ways to detect cancer and cardiovascular disease, shortening the diagnostic journey for families affected by rare diseases or h…
Community engagement
Research powered by partnership: 16 funded projects tackling community priorities
Through 16 new Community-Based Research Grants, uOttawa researchers are strengthening partnerships and co-creating new knowledge with Indigenous, equi…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Supporting international students’ mental health after arrival
Going to university often brings excitement, new opportunities and new-found independence. But if you’re an international student, starting at a new u…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Heatwave effects can linger overnight in older adults, uOttawa study finds
Cooling a home overnight may not be enough to protect older adults from the physiological effects of repeated daytime indoor overheating during a mult…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Looking beyond ourselves: What shapes mental health and resilience
Why do some people recover more easily from adversity than others? According to Xiangfei Meng, professor at the uOttawa Interdisciplinary School of He…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Finding well-being in what matters most
Well-being is closely connected to the relationships that give our lives meaning. And the activities we do play an important role in building and sust…
Announcements
Seven new Eddie Goldenberg research chairs position uOttawa to drive innovation, resilience and prosperity across Canada
Seven globally recognized researchers based in the United States and Europe will be joining the University of Ottawa to lead new Eddie Goldenberg Rese…
Faculty of Health Sciences
Speaking out to protect the public interest: When nurses blow the whistle
In health care, whistleblowing is a powerful act to protect the rights and safety of patients and care providers. But what are the consequences for he…
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