Health-care equity for official language minorities: CIHR team grants empower research at uOttawa
Equitable health care remains a challenge for official language minority communities in Canada. Two CIHR team grants are helping uOttawa researchers improve health-care access and services for Francophones outside Quebec and English-speaking communities in Quebec. Combining interdisciplinary expertise, data-driven insights and community collaboration, these initiatives seek to shape policies, strengthen health-care systems and ensure language rights are respected — creating a fairer, more inclusive health-care landscape nationwide.
“In Canada, equitable health-care access remains a significant challenge for francophones living outside of Quebec and for English-speaking communities in Quebec. Research at the University of Ottawa is paving the way for change.”
Health-care equity for official language minorities: CIHR team grants empower research at uOttawa
Ontario Centre of Innovation and uOttawa boost Ontario’s role as a global hub for life sciences innovation
The University of Ottawa and the Ontario Centre of Innovation are joining forces to accelerate Ontario-made health technologies. This partnership will boost commercialization, support SMEs, attract investment and unite stakeholders — strengthening Ontario’s life sciences sector and driving economic growth.
The University of Ottawa partners with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Ottawa to address mental health and housing issues
The University is deepening its commitment to mental health and housing solutions through a new strategic agreement with the Canadian Mental Health Association Ottawa. Building on more than 30 years of collaboration, this partnership tackles urgent challenges, such as homelessness and housing instability, with evidence-based approaches, including the “housing first” model. By combining expertise from multiple faculties and community partners, uOttawa is creating responsive, real-world solutions to improve well-being and strengthen social systems across Ottawa.
University of Ottawa partners with Kanata North Business Association on autonomous shuttle program
The University’s Kanata North campus partnered with the Kanata North Business Association to launch an innovative autonomous shuttle program. This collaboration integrates cutting-edge research with real-world testing in Canada’s largest technology park, creating a living lab for sustainable transportation solutions. Combining uOttawa’s expertise in engineering, AI and data analytics with industry leadership, the initiative aims to enhance safety, efficiency and accessibility — laying the groundwork for the future of connected, autonomous transit in Ottawa and beyond.
“The project focuses on evaluating the performance, safety and environmental impact of medium-speed autonomous shuttles operating on public roads in mixed traffic, while also providing shuttle service within the Kanata North tech park.”
University of Ottawa partners with Kanata North Business Association on autonomous shuttle program
uOttawa launches new Arctic Research Hub
The University’s Arctic Research Hub unites experts in climate science, Indigenous knowledge and sustainable development to tackle environmental change, community resilience and resource management. This collaborative initiative will inform policy and strengthen Canada’s leadership in Arctic innovation and stewardship.
Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi on why Japan sees Canada as a key research partner
Ambassador Kanji Yamanouchi visited uOttawa to strengthen Japan–Canada collaboration in research and innovation. The discussion focused on shared priorities in advanced technologies, clean energy and health sciences, reinforcing academic-industry partnerships to tackle global challenges.
Increasing public access to research: The ‘open science’ transformation at uOttawa
The University is advancing “open science” to make research more accessible. Through new policies and tools, uOttawa is breaking down barriers to knowledge sharing — promoting transparency, accelerating innovation and reinforcing its leadership in global research accessibility.
“By integrating First Nations’ traditional knowledge of eulachon grease-making with advanced lipid analysis techniques, this project honours community expertise while adding new layers of understanding through molecular science.”
How eulachon grease links generations, culture and cutting-edge science
How eulachon grease links generations, culture and cutting-edge science
Faculty of Science alumna Anik Martin is bridging Indigenous knowledge and advanced lipidomics to study eulachon grease (t̕łi'na), a traditional oil central to coastal First Nations’ food, medicine and cultural identity. Working with supervisor Laurie Chan and following the principle of “two-eyed seeing,” Martin’s research uncovers health benefits while supporting food sovereignty. This collaboration ensures ancestral practices and cutting-edge science advance together, even as climate change and industrial pressures threaten species and traditions.
Rehabilitation, youth and homelessness: Spotlight on community-based research
Jennifer O’Neil, an assistant professor of health sciences, is expanding access to rehabilitation care through the Marche vers le futur telehealth program, partnering with Francophone associations to prevent falls among seniors and adapting services for persons with disabilities in Uganda. Alongside Tanya Halsall’s research on youth well-being and the DASH housing tool co-developed with community partners, these projects show how community-based research transforms living environments and makes a tangible impact.
“A book by Professor Stacey Smith? is something of a Guinness-style record in its own right. The Top Ten Diseases of All Time began as a response to a surprisingly persistent gap in online data and resources.”
Guiness record holder from uOttawa ranks history’s deadliest diseases
Guiness record holder from uOttawa ranks history’s deadliest diseases
Professor Stacey Smith?, a Guinness world record holder for her mathematical modelling of zombie outbreaks, is back with a new project that’s anything but fictional. Her latest book, The Top Ten Diseases of All Time, dives into history’s most devastating epidemics — from ancient plagues to COVID-19 — blending science, storytelling and sharp humour. Published by University of Ottawa Press, the book explores why humanity keeps forgetting crucial lessons, what is role of misinformation and how math can help us prepare for the next crisis.
The University of Ottawa unveils its latest Research Chairs in partnership with the Ottawa Academic Health Network
The Ottawa Academic Health Network University Research Chairs are driving health-care transformation. Their projects explore sleep and mental health, personalized cardiovascular rehabilitation and language as a social determinant of health, turning evidence into action for more equitable, effective care.
Making infrastructure smarter and safer: How Xiaoyi Bao’s fibre optic breakthroughs are protecting lives and the environment
Fibre optics are revolutionizing infrastructure monitoring. Professor Xiaoyi Bao’s smart sensor technology detects hidden risks in bridges, pipelines, aircraft and ocean systems — preventing disasters, saving lives and cutting costs. This award-winning research is shaping a safer, smarter future.