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Dr. Michael Rudnickihe/himSenior Scientist and Director of the Regenerative Medicine Program
From his discovery of muscle stem cells to his pioneering work in therapeutic approaches to muscle-wasting diseases, Dr. Rudnicki takes research discoveries from the lab to patients’ bedsides. Keep reading to learn more about how Dr. Rudnicki found himself in the constantly evolving field of regenerative medicine — and how he became one of only 12 Canadians to join the Royal Society. Continue Reading From admiring Jacques Cousteau to plunging the depths of regenerative medicine
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Dr. Nancy Dudekshe/herMedical Director, Amputee Program
As a prosthetics expert in amputee medicine, Dr. Nancy Dudek leads our team helping patients who have lost limbs get back to what they love to do. Her patients appreciate the confidence she instills in them and her encouraging words; with her help, they work hard toward recovery. Continue Reading A conversation with Dr. Nancy Dudek – rehab expert
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Dr. Bernard Thébaudhe/himSenior Scientist, Neonatologist
Every day, Dr. Bernard Thébaud creates futures for Ottawa’s youngest community members. As a senior scientist with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and as a neonatologist with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), Dr. Thébaud provides care to critically ill newborns. Continue Reading Soccer skills and stem cell science
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Dr. Julianna Tomlinsonshe/herSenior Laboratory Manager
Born, raised, educated, and trained in Ottawa, Dr. Julianna Tomlinson is using research to change the way we think about Parkinson’s disease. Her work focuses on Parkinson’s-linked genes and is revealing the complexity of the disease. Continue Reading From co-op student to lab leader
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Dr. Michael Schlossmacherhe/himSenior Scientist and Director, Neuroscience Program
Growing up in Austria, Dr. Michael Schlossmacher couldn’t have foreseen his future as a physician-scientist conducting groundbreaking Parkinson’s research at The Ottawa Hospital. Keep reading to learn how he got to where he is today and about the role philanthropic support has played in his research. Continue Reading Parkinson’s and the power of philanthropy
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Dr. Mark Clemonshe/himMedical Oncologist, Scientist
Dr. Mark Clemons’ keen sense of humour and sharp wit have earned him an enduring and respected reputation among cancer patients at The Ottawa Hospital, where he is a medical oncologist. His patients regularly comment on the positive difference his unique approach has made in their care. Continue Reading A “smorgasbord” of cancer research, treatment, and life philosophy
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Dr. Dean Fergussonhe/himSenior Scientist and Director of the Clinical Epidemiology Program
When Dr. Dean Fergusson’s research career began 25 years ago, the Canadian blood system was robust and transfusions were very safe — and both are still true today. During his time at The Ottawa Hospital, Dr. Fergusson has answered some of these questions with his revolutionary research. Continue Reading Infusing new life into blood transfusion research
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Dr. Meshach Asare-Werehenehe/himCancer Researcher
It came as no surprise to Dr. Asare-Werehene’s parents that their son would pursue medical research; as a young boy, he carried around a briefcase instead of a backpack and asked for insects and lasers instead of toys and dolls. He was known for asking his teachers so many questions they thought he was mocking them and for refusing to go to library sessions with his class until they got more science books. Continue Reading How a simple question as a child in Ghana led to award-winning discoveries in ovarian cancer
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Dr. Natasha Kekreshe/herRESEARCH CHAIR IN ADVANCED STEM CELL THERAPY, SCIENTIST
When Dr. Natasha Kekre isn’t taking home the Medicine Ball trophy at our Dancing with the Docs fundraiser, she’s balancing her three different roles at The Ottawa Hospital.. In September 2023, she was named the Research Chair in Advanced Stem Cell Therapy in addition to being a hematologist and scientist. She is also an associate professor at the University of Ottawa. Continue Reading Victories on the dance floor and in the lab: meet Dr. Natasha Kekre
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