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Resources for Researchers

Both the Faculty of Medicine Research Office and the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) provide many resources for researchers. These pages gather all the necessary information to support you in your grant applications, research fund management and dissemination efforts.

The University of Ottawa and Faculty of Medicine strategic plans recognize that Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Social Justice (IDEAS) strengthen the scientific and medical communities and the quality, social relevance, and impact of research. Recognizing and integrating these values across the research enterprise is therefore a priority of the Research Office. In support of this important priority area, the Faculty of Medicine Research Office has committed to providing open forums of training and discussion on topics related to IDEAS in research on an ongoing basis. These sessions are designed to be peer-led, to foster and inspire conversation and growth on best practices within our learning, working and research environment.

Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Social Justice Action Plan

Previous sessions:

September 27, 2024: Building an inclusive environment

Panelists: Dr. Ian Colman, Dr. Zahra Clayborn and Mr. Ayoub Chobah

In this conversation, panelists will discuss certain practices they have implemented in their research group, including how they first developed the ideas, what were the wins and challenges, and what was the impact on the group environment.

November 12, 2024: Courageous Conversations - Race in Research

Panelists: Dr. Awad Ibrahim and Dr. Sonya Faber

In this conversation, panelists will discuss the concept and history of race, and the best approaches to integrate (or not) race in research and its applicability and implementation.

Presentation slides from Dr. Awad Ibrahim and presentation slides from Dr. Sonya Faber.

Watch the workshop replay on Stream!

January 29, 2025: Patient Engagement 101 – Preclinical and Clinical Research

Panelists: Dr. Manoj Lalu, Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Cross-Appointment to Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Adjunct School of Epidemiology and Public Health, Mr. Talston Scott, Ms. Laurie Proulx and Dr. Stephen Daniels

In this conversation, panelists will provide an overview of best practices to find and engage patients in research, and provide guidance on developing a personalized patient engagement plan. This session will include tips for both clinical and preclinical research.

Presentation slides from Dr. Manoj Lalu

February 26, 2025: Mitigating Bias in Research

Panelist: Dr. Catherine Tsilfidis, Associate Professor, Departments of Ophthalmology and Cellular and Molecular Medicine.

Presentation slides from Dr. Catherine Tsilfidis

March 5, 2025: Rethinking Physician Well-Being: Addressing Ableism and Improving Accessibility in Medicine

Panelist: Dr. Michael Quon

March 13, 2025: Using iPAD as an Accessibility Tool

Panelist: Dr. Emilio Alarcon, associate professor and Director of the Biochemistry Graduate Program.

March 25, 2025: Community Engagement in Research

Panelists: Dr. Ewurabena Simpson and Dr. Alice Zwerling

In this conversation, panelists will share their experiences with community engagement in research. Covering populations from the Global South, Indigenous populations and immigrant/newcomer communities, our panelists will share their approaches, lessons learned and research impact when engaging communities in the research process.

Presentation slides from Dr. Alice Zwerling

March 27, 2025: From Eugenics and Institutionalization to Meaningful Participation in Biomedical and Medical Research

The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion invites you to participate in this seminar led by Dr. Emilio Alarcon, associate professor and Director of the Biochemistry Graduate Program at the Faculty of Medicine.

April 24, 2025: Learning Lab: Fostering Diversity & Meaningful Engagement with Patient Partners in Research

This interactive workshop will provide practical strategies to engage patient partners in research, helping you design more inclusive and impactful studies. This session will focus on inclusive research practices, addressing power imbalances, and integrating diverse patient perspectives throughout all research stages.

May 1, 2025: Ableism in medicine: Examples and recommendations from a study on the pregnancy care of people with disabilities

Panelist: Dr. Hilary Brown, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto, in the Department of Health & Society and at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health.

May 6, 2025: Brain-Heart Research for All: IDEAS in Data Governance Workshop

Panelist: Dr. Emilio Alarcon, associate professor and Director of the Biochemistry Graduate Program.

May 15, 2025: Making an Impact: Meaningful integration of equity into research

Panelist: Dr. Jerry Maniate, Assistant Professor Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine & Department of Innovation in Medical Education (DIME).

May 22, 2025: Leaders of Colour in Multicultural Canada

Panelist: Dr. Joseph Wong, Vice President, International, at the University of Toronto & Professor at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

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