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2019-2020 Annual Research Report
This PhD student can predict where species are going extinct
Prof. Jan Mennigen has won the important Gorbman-Bern New Investigator Award from the North American Society for Comparative Endocrinology

This award is given to a young investigator in recognition of significant and novel scientific contributions to the area of comparative endocrinology.
uOttawa women in science offer advice to the next generation

Someday, when we live in a more equitable, diverse and inclusive society, awareness days such as International Day of Women and Girls in Science, on February 11, might no longer be needed. Until then, let’s take the time to celebrate the women who have opened doors for future generations and inspire the girls who are thinking about walking through them.
In Symbiosis: Plants Control the Genetics of Microbes
Two new Vice Dean positions at the Faculty of Science

In recent years, the Faculty of Science has experienced significant growth in its enrolment (students, faculty) and research capacity, which has created new challenges. As always, the Faculty of Science wants to remain an important and strong leader within the University of Ottawa and the country. To help us achieve our goals, the Dean, Louis Barriault has created two new Vice Dean positions.
Firefighters absorb harmful chemicals through skin, study finds

Posted on Wednesday, October 18, 2017

A team of researchers at the University of Ottawa, working with Health Canada, the University of Toronto and the Institut national de santé publique du Québec, examined chemical exposure experienced by Ottawa Fire Service firefighters during on-shift, emergency fire operations between January 2015 and April 2016. Read the complete article.
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2018-2019 Annual Research Report: Creating Impact in an Evolving World
uOttawa PhD student receives Fire Researcher of the Year Award