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On July 20, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI), in partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI), hosted Dr. Vincenzo Lionetti, MD, PhD, as part of the Brain-Heart Interconnectome Research Seminar Series. An accomplished anesthesiologist and intensivist, Dr. Lionetti is the Founder and Scientific Director of the Translational Critical Care Medicine Unit (TrancriLab) at Scuola...

The honour shines a spotlight on Dr. Cobey’s internationally recognized work improving the systems and practices that underpin scientific research.

President and Vice-Chancelor Marie-Eve Sylvestre is among five University of Ottawa researchers elected as fellows of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) or members of its College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists, one of Canada’s highest academic honours.

The newest Brain-Heart Interconnectome faculty member, Dr. Kelsey Huus, joins the School of Nutrition Sciences in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa as an Assistant Professor and Canadian Research Chair Tier 2 Candidate.

Professors Michael Geist and Amy Salyzyn have both been named to Canadian Lawyer’s “2026 Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada,” recognizing their significant contributions to Canada’s legal profession and public life.

Across 69 million images of historical documents lies a vast record of Canada’s history, from immigration and public policy to scientific discovery and family histories. Now, a University of Ottawa–led project is making those stories easier to find.

The Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) is a mission-driven research program that is dedicated to advancing the understanding of the intricate connections between the brain and heart. Recognizing that these vital organs do not function in isolation, the BHI is propelling cutting-edge research that explores how neurological and cardiovascular systems influence one another in health and disease. Th...

If you’ve ever watched a baby try to grab a toy, you know how awkward those first movements can be. Scientists at the University of Ottawa have taken a big step in identifying the neural changes behind motor control by observing zebrafish go from clumsy swimmers to graceful gliders.

By making it easier to detect the molecular signs of disease, nanopore research opens the door to life-saving breakthroughs, among other potential applications. But like all great scientific advances, its impact depends on collaboration. That’s where Poriscope comes in: it’s helping nanopore researchers move beyond fragmented workflows and collaborate more efficiently.

Nearly 40,000 students surveyed across four Ontario school boards; researchers urge parents, educators and clinicians to pay attention to why young people turn to chatbots.