Discover cutting-edge biomedical and applied health research at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Medicine. Explore our dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs, supported by world-renowned faculty and thriving research environment, designed to help you reach your career goals.
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Our mission

We aim is to empower tomorrow’s scientists and health leaders by providing an exceptional, career-focused education, immersive research opportunities, and a transformational learning environment that prepares graduates to shape the future of biomedical research and drive innovation in health care.

  • Choose bachelor of science, masters or doctoral degrees in many fields of study. Our students learn, discover and collaborate in an environment that is dynamic, creative, challenging and diverse.
  • Be an active part of your learning through innovative educational opportunities including Innovation Sprints, self-directed courses and independent study plans.
  • Explore a vast and unique blend of research possibilities with faculty located at the medical school or in hospital-based research institutes in the city of Ottawa.
  • Get career-ready through professional skills development, industry-oriented training, and leadership training so you can leverage your education for the career of your dreams.  
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Our Vision

At the forefront of biomedical and applied health research excellence in Canada and around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, forward-thinking learning environment where bold ideas and groundbreaking discoveries drive positive change from the lab bench to our local communities and society at large. 

Our team of experts

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The Faculty of Medicine has an experienced team of support staff ready to help you throughout your studies towards obtaining your graduate degree. From answering basic questions to sharing valuable advice, we are committed to giving you the very best service and academic support. 

Academic administration

General inquiries

Please contact us at 613-562-5215 or by email at [email protected]

Staff experts per program 

To reach one of our staff experts, please send us an email to our program inboxes:

Program Specialists

List of program specialists
ProgramExpert
Clinical Science and Translational Medicine + Microprograms + Graduate Diploma + Accessibility in Biomedicine 
Amany Shehata
Clinical Science and Translational Medicine + AnatomyPaige Hewett
Microbiology and Immunology + BiochemistryKatherine Dickson
Cellular and Molecular Medicine (PhD) + Public HealthIsabelle Castonguay
Epidemiology and Applied Health Research
 
Elise Guest
Translational and Molecular Medicine + Ophthalmic Medical Technology + Cellular and Molecular Medicine (MSc)

Safaa Lamhoujeb


 

Pharm.D + Neuroscience 

 
Katherine Gignac

Program Coordinators 

List of program coordinators
ProgramExperts
PharmD + Clinical Science and Translational Medicine + Microbiology and Immunology + BiochemistryThamina Loukil
Translational and Molecular Medicine (all programs) + Ophthalmic Medical Technology + Cellular and Molecular Medicine + NeuroscienceSafa Achour
Public Health + Anatomy + Epidemiology + Microprogram + DiplomaCarole Lefebvre

 
Supervisors

ProgramsSupervisorEmail
Undergraduate Studies (TMM, PharmD and OMT)Geneviève Brazeau
Graduate Studies (BCH, CMM, EAHR, MIC, NSC)Louise Lemay[email protected]
Clinical Science and Translational Medicine and Online programs Marc Ste-Marie[email protected]


Student recruitment and events

Mélanie Lavigne ([email protected]) is the resource person for student recruitment and events.
 

Manager academic administration

Geneviève Breton-Harper ([email protected]) oversees all activities of the Faculty of Medicine Graduate Studies Office.

Office of the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies delegated authority on academic rules, regulations and procedures for the Faculty of Medicine graduate programs.
 

Vice-Dean graduate and postdoctoral studies

Dr. Nadine Wiper Bergeron, Vice-Dean Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Current students email to: [email protected]
 

Program directors

List of directors
ProgramProgram director
AnatomyDr. Chris Ramnanan [email protected]
BiochemistryDr. Erin Mulvihill [email protected]
Bioinformatics (Specialization)Dr. Mathieu Lavallée [email protected]
Cellular and Molecular MedicineDr. Balwant Tuana [email protected]
Clinical Science and Translational Medicine

Dr. Emilio Alarcon [email protected] 

Epidemiology and Applied Health Research Dr. Beth Potter [email protected]
Human and Molecular Genetics (Collaborative)Dr. Christina Addison [email protected]
Microbiology and ImmunologyDr. Michele Ardolino [email protected] 
NeuroscienceDr. Diane Lagace [email protected]
Public HealthDr. Tara Elton-Marshall [email protected]

Lead for Masters with Research Project (BCH, CMM, MIC and NSC): Dr. Jean-Francois Thibodeau
 

Professor directory

List of Professors per discipline:

Contact us

Graduate and postdoctoral studies office

Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
Roger Guindon Hall
451 Smyth Road, Room 2016 Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5

Tel.: 613-562-5215
Email: [email protected]

Hours of operation

We are here to help you from Monday to Friday

(May to August)
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
and from 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

(September to April)
from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
and from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Note: We are closed during lunch time (12:00 pm to 1:00pm)