We鈥檙e so proud of the accomplishments of our research community, and we can鈥檛 wait to work together to tackle new challenges in the year to come. In the meantime, here鈥檚 a look at some of the research and innovation highlights of 2023.
Ottawa and McMaster University join forces to prepare Canada for future pandemics
Co-launched in partnership with McMaster University and the Ottawa Hospital in March 2023, the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness Hub (CP2H) will allow researchers from across the country to collaborate with a large network of strategic partners on innovative new vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostic technologies. This new research hub will help give the country鈥檚 biomanufacturing and life sciences sectors that competitive edge and, ultimately, ensure that Canada is prepared for future pandemics.
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To celebrate the Mois de la Francophonie last March, six 91精品黑料吃瓜 researchers discussed what it means to them to be francophone, what has been their experience conducting research, sharing knowledge and building a career in French, and what francophone research looks like at our university.
91精品黑料吃瓜鈥檚 Michael Organ receives 2023 Governor General鈥檚 Innovation Award for reactor crucial to COVID-19 tests
Professor Organ鈥檚 team invented a flow reactor that can sustainably mass-produce a key molecule used to prepare PCR test kits for diagnosing COVID-19. Since then, billions of test kits have been distributed around the world, allowing for widespread testing of essential workers and freeing the world from lockdown.
91精品黑料吃瓜 core facility helps researchers see how algae and plants respond to climate change
Can polar algae, responsible for capturing almost half of the planet鈥檚 carbon dioxide, survive in warming waters? Are farmers at risk of producing lower yields in unstable spring weather? At the , a research team seeks to answer these questions by studying how plants and algae respond to changing environments. Its critical research could help us design strategies to improve plant growth and productivity, especially in the face of climate change.
91精品黑料吃瓜 research seeks answers on brain-heart health link
Although they鈥檙e closely linked, brain and heart diseases are currently diagnosed and treated separately. This leads to worse outcomes for patients and more pressure on Canada鈥檚 overwhelmed health-care system.
Supported by the Canada First Research Excellence Fund, 91精品黑料吃瓜 launched the Brain-Heart Interconnectome, an interdisciplinary research program aimed at accelerating the prevention and treatment of brain-heart interconnected disorders.
Facilitating exchanges between scholars and communities
The University proudly presented its first EDI in Research Award to Professor Smita Pakhal茅, along with two Knowledge Mobilization Excellence Awards to Professors Aim茅e Craft and Anna Zumbansen, for their outstanding contributions to their research and to community building and outreach.
91精品黑料吃瓜 secures $4M in research infrastructure grants to propel health and sustainability innovation
The Canada Foundation for Innovation awarded nearly $4 million for 12 pioneering research initiatives at 91精品黑料吃瓜 aimed at improving the mental and physical health of Canadians. This investment in research infrastructure supports the sustainable development of these innovative projects spanning four faculties and 10 different research fields.
Impressive cohort of 91精品黑料吃瓜 researchers elected to the Royal Society of Canada in 2023
Seven 91精品黑料吃瓜 researchers from five faculties were recognized by the Royal Society of Canada for their outstanding achievements in advancing knowledge and leading the way to a better future.
Whether studying computer science and AI, climate change and public policy, or health care for marginalized and racialized communities, these interdisciplinary researchers support our university鈥檚 mission to push the boundaries of knowledge and innovation for the benefit of all Canadians.
91精品黑料吃瓜 new research institute positioned to become a global leader in data literacy
Insufficient data literacy skills can impact misinformation and decision-making, having widespread health and social implications, and even undermine our democratic processes.
91精品黑料吃瓜's new Data Literacy Research Institute (DLRI) seeks to tackle the complex challenges of data literacy by bringing together interdisciplinary experts from across faculties to conduct cutting-edge research and develop training programs that strengthen and promote data literacy skills.
More than a sleepy bureaucratic town, Ottawa is shaping up to be a vibrant life sciences research hub
The University is strongly committed to advancing research and innovation in the life sciences in the National Capital Region, said Sylvain Charbonneau, vice-president, research and innovation, in an op-ed for the Hill Times. The new Faculty of Health Sciences building and the Advanced Medical Research Centre are just two examples of how we鈥檙e breaking down the silos that permeate today鈥檚 health-care culture.
New 91精品黑料吃瓜-IBM Cyber Range to offer cyberattack training simulations and research
Building on a multi-year partnership, the 91精品黑料吃瓜-IBM Cyber Range officially opened in October. This cybersecurity training and research hub is the third of its kind in the world and the first to be hosted on a Canadian university campus.
The Cyber Range will use immersive, realistic and highly sophisticated training simulations to teach students, governments and businesses how to protect, prevent and become more resilient to cybersecurity threats.
Do not rule out universities to drive innovation
In an op-ed for the Hill Times, Guy Levesque, associate vice-president, innovation, partnerships and entrepreneurship, said that universities lay the groundwork for private sector innovation, because of their ability to absorb high-risk investments.
That鈥檚 why the University of Ottawa works hard to nurture an entrepreneurial culture, one that鈥檚 designed to generate innovation, forge strategic partnerships and turn ideas and discoveries into life-changing products, services and disruptive new ways of thinking, learning and doing.