News on research and innovation published between May 1 2025 and April 30 2026 is featured in this report.
Research through stories
This year, our researchers continued to expand the boundaries of knowledge, delivering innovations that empower individuals, bolster communities and industries, and advance evidence-informed policy. Stories were used to share their research.
Innovate
Fostering interdisciplinary and interprofessional approaches to unlock innovative and equitable solutions for healthcare, health and well-being
Research and innovation
Walking Toward a Better Future: How Smart Insoles and AI Are Revolutionizing Neurological Care
What if a pair of shoes could help detect disease progression before it shows? That’s the promise behind the collaboration between uOttawa researcher …
Faculty of Health Sciences
Overcoming language barriers to provide better health care
Speaking a common language has a major impact on the quality of health care. Communication gaps between healthcare providers and patients can result i…
Health sciences
Bouncing back in the face of climate and health disasters
When disaster strikes — be it flooding, wildfires or disease — our ability to cope is severely tested. In recent years, we’ve faced more frequent natu…
Mobilize
Translating research into tangible benefits for individuals, organizations and societies
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Transforming research through cognitive accessibility and neuroinclusive research
What if a simple form could shut someone out of research that could change their life?
For millions of neurodivergent individuals—those who identif…
For millions of neurodivergent individuals—those who identif…
Research and innovation
Tackling the housing crisis with an interactive dashboard
“Housing is health, and housing is well-being,” says Katrine Sauvé-Schenk, associate professor of rehabilitation sciences in the Faculty of Health Sci…
Research and innovation
Occupational therapy students empower peers on the way to mental well-being
University students worldwide have an elevated risk of developing mental health problems. Recent international studies show that more than half of stu…
Research and innovation
Nursing with human rights in mind
J. Craig Phillips’ view of nursing falls outside the conventions of a profession defined primarily by clinical care and education. As one of the first…
Business
Age-friendly branding: A strategic roadmap for institutions serving an aging population
Older adults already account for roughly half of global consumer spending. Yet age-friendly practices remain largely absent from business and marketin…
Impact
Enhancing healthcare, health and well-being through collaboration and engagement
International
From refugee to bright PhD student: Umerdad Khudadad’s remarkable story
When Audrey Giles, a professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences, speaks about Umerdad Khudadad, a fourth-year human kinetics PhD student she’s superv…
Nutrition
The uOttawa Nutrition and Mental Health initiative is changing how we treat and prevent mental health conditions
Launched with the help of a visionary $5.8-million gift, the Nutrition and Mental Health initiative has become a world-class research program explorin…
Health
Putting abortion care into women’s hands
Dr. Angel Foster has led studies on women’s reproductive health in 22 countries. But after the United States Supreme Court eliminated the constitution…