Our top story of 2017 is a Q&A with three new MD students. Photo credit: Melissa Fabrizio.
Our health sciences students are leaders in their communities and the future of our health-care system. It's no surprise to see that student stories are among our most viewed of 2017.
Also popular in 2017 was world-class research done by faculty members working to improve the health of Canadians. Take a look at some of our faculty's successes over the past year.
1. FRESH FACES II Getting to know the new arrivals in our MD program
With the beginning of a new school year, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry welcomes several new MD students into the fold.
2. Solving the puzzle of Alzheimer's disease
U¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ scientist Jack Jhamandas seeks to neutralize "rogue" protein believed to be a key player in development of Alzheimer's.
3. Innovative program puts medical students in the patient's shoes
The Patient Immersion Experience Program pairs medical students with patient-mentors to help them learn what it's like to live with chronic illness.
4. Good health beings in the gut
U¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ scientists and clinicians explore how gut bacteria may lead to a healthy life and invited the public to learn more at our first Festival of Health in June, 2017.
5. Nothing short of a miracle
Scholarship support for Shahed Bayesteh allows him to give back to his community.
6. Convocation 2017 Spotlight Series | Ian King
Physician. Mental health advocate. Optimist. Ian King is inspired to help those in difficult circumstances.
7. U¾ÅÐãÖ±²¥ research may provide solutions for the future treatment of diabetes and insulin resistance
Jason Dyck's research points to how a new therapy to treat the effects of diabetes could reside in the feces from resveratrol-fed donors.
8. This week's Vitals: Better now
Author and outspoken MD Danielle Martin shared her six big ideas for a healthier Canada on Feb. 9, 2017 as part of the Dean's Lecture Series.
9. FRESH FACES || Getting to know the new arrivals at the School of Dentistry
The School of Dentistry in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry welcomes new faces into the Doctor of Dental Surgery and Dental Hygiene programs.
10. Alumni Q & A: Mary-Pat Schlosser welcomes new residents to Ottawa
Get to know the pediatric oncologist and her advice to new residents at the past welcome event Oct. 15.