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How a lucky accident helped spark a new era of depression research
October 21,
2019
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It all started with one lucky accident. In the late 1980’s, Dr. Paul Albert was trying to isolate a gene that controls metabolism. Instead, he pulled out a gene that controls motivation and another that controls mood. These two genes became the ...
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Research could improve diagnosis of dangerous increase in brain pressure
August 8,
2019
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Increased pressure in the brain due to swelling or bleeding is a complication of brain injury that can cause additional damage and even death. A study led by researchers from The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa found that no single ...
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Researchers bridge the gap between animal studies and new treatments for chronic pain
July 25,
2019
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Carleton University’s Dr. Mike Hildebrand and his partners, including Dr. Eve Tsai of The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa, are publishing new research into managing chronic pain. The lack of effective treatments has created a major ...
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Dr. Hanns Lochmüller receives Canada Research Chair in Neuromuscular Genomics and Health
July 8,
2019
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Dr. Hanns Lochmüller has been awarded a prestigious Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) through the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine.
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Researchers discover new kind of brain tumour
July 8,
2019
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Dr. John Woulfe and his colleagues have identified a new kind of brain tumour. It was removed during a young woman’s treatment, and did not match any existing tumour classifications.
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Common supplement being tested as potential treatment for progressive MS
June 27,
2019
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Lipoic acid (LA), a natural antioxidant, has shown promising results in a small pilot trial in helping people with multiple sclerosis (MS) walk faster and preventing brain atrophy.
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New scientist profile: Dr. Fahad AlKherayf aims to improve minimally invasive brain surgery
June 26,
2019
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Neurosurgeon Dr. Fahad AlKherayf specializes in removing tumours from the base of the skull that are normally difficult for the surgeon to access by operating through the nose. His research aims to improve this minimally invasive technique.
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Researchers get $745,000 boost from NSERC
May 29,
2019
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Four scientists from The Ottawa Hospital, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, were successful in the recent discovery grant competition from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
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Clinical trials offer strong foundation for better patient care
May 16,
2019
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Clinical trials are an important step toward developing new treatments and learning more about diseases and conditions. In honour of International Clinical Trials Day, read how some of the researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are making huge ...
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First step towards a database linking rare diseases with treatment options
April 24,
2019
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Dr. Hanns Lochmüller and collaborators have made the first step towards a “treatabolome” – a database that links treatable rare diseases to treatment options.
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2019
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March 15,
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New scientist profile: Dr. Hanns Lochmüller investigates rare neuromuscular disorders
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March 15,
2019 -
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Researcher brings made-in-Ottawa approach to Parkinson’s care to Europe
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2018
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November 21,
2018 -
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Worm study points to similarities in how neurons maintain their shape in old age and after damage
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November 21,
2018 -
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Researchers get $788,000 boost from NSERC
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October 25,
2018 -
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Study shows which stroke patients benefit most from clot-busting drug
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October 10,
2018 -
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Brain Health Awareness Week: October 15-19
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October 2,
2018 -
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Researchers awarded $1.7 M to tackle stroke and heart attack from multiple angles
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August 30,
2018 -
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Could leaky blood vessels be a target for treating migraines? Study opens up promising new area of research
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August 8,
2018 -
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Diabetes drug could enhance stem cell treatment for stroke
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May 25,
2018 -
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Researchers and support staff recognized at The Ottawa Hospital’s Excellence Awards ceremony
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May 1,
2018 -
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The Ottawa Hospital opens one-of-a-kind neuromuscular research centre
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April 20,
2018 -
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Could a molecule triggered by running help treat MS?
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April 18,
2018 -
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Could a skin cancer drug help treat stroke?
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April 11,
2018 -
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Can tiny bits of cells in the blood help track the progress of spinal muscular atrophy?
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March 14,
2018 -
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Freud-1 gene lives up to its name
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March 2,
2018 -
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Antidepressants and exercise in stroke recovery: surprising results from new mouse study
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January 30,
2018 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded $12.7M for research, double the national CIHR success rate
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2017
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December 20,
2017 -
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Stroke repair: study shows single pathway crucial for generating new stem cells, neurons and blood vessels
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December 15,
2017 -
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Researchers to test patient-centered approach to Parkinson’s care
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December 13,
2017 -
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Three Ottawa researchers among “world’s most influential scientific minds”
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October 26,
2017 -
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Top trainee hopes his unexpected discovery may help children with spinal muscular atrophy
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October 25,
2017 -
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Award-winning scientist challenges medical dogma in quest to prevent, treat neurodegenerative disease
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October 12,
2017 -
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CFI provides $18-million boost to research on neuromuscular diseases, cancer-fighting viruses, the power of light and radioactive atoms
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October 11,
2017 -
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New worm model sheds light on ALS
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September 27,
2017 -
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Ottawa neuromuscular researchers show global leadership
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September 22,
2017 -
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Extra maternal care prevents brain inflammation and reduces anxiety in mice
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September 6,
2017 -
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Ottawa scientist wins Canada's top stem cell prize for multiple sclerosis trial
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July 28,
2017 -
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Research suggests new anti-inflammatory approach for treating stroke
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July 11,
2017 -
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Dr. Paul Albert recognized for ground-breaking discoveries in mental health
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June 15,
2017 -
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Researchers get $558K boost from Heart and Stroke Foundation
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June 14,
2017 -
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Parkinson’s-related protein also protects against infections
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June 2,
2017 -
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Research on repairing MS damage gets $300,000 grant
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June 1,
2017 -
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Common acne medication shows promise in treating multiple sclerosis
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May 19,
2017 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded 18 research grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, worth $10.7 million
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April 24,
2017 -
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Worm study reveals the secrets of early spinal cord development
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March 28,
2017 -
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Prestigious Canada Gairdner Award honours Dr. Antoine Hakim’s championing of stroke prevention and treatment
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March 9,
2017 -
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Nerve cells in our brains work together in harmony to store and retrieve short-term memory
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March 1,
2017 -
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Ottawa man tests new technology for stroke recovery
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January 25,
2017 -
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Grant helps researchers better study important young-onset Parkinson’s protein
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January 5,
2017 -
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Innovative computer tablet could help stroke patients recover
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January 4,
2017 -
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Information for patients: Chemo and blood stem cell transplantation for rare autoimmune diseases
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2016
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November 2,
2016 -
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Grant helps researcher investigate the mind’s puzzles
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October 11,
2016 -
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Running triggers production of a molecule that repairs the brain in animal models of neurodegenerative disease
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September 14,
2016 -
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New model may lead to better treatments for depression after stroke
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September 7,
2016 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded $472,000 by Ontario Research Fund
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August 10,
2016 -
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$145,000 to help researchers investigate how the adult brain grows new cells
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June 22,
2016 -
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$240,000 to help researchers tackle the challenge of preventing strokes
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June 15,
2016 -
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Experimental treatment gave new life to P.E.I. mother
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June 9,
2016 -
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MS breakthrough: Replacing diseased immune system halts progression and allows repair
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June 1,
2016 -
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Do the body’s own marijuana-like compounds play a role in schizophrenia? $150,000 grant will help researchers find out.
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May 4,
2016 -
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Cardiovascular researchers get $1.2M boost from Heart and Stroke Foundation
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March 31,
2016 -
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Levodopa pumps new life into Ottawa Parkinson’s patient
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March 2,
2016 -
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Could an algorithm help treat bleeding strokes?
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February 10,
2016 -
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Ottawa researchers answer patient questions about stroke and stem cells
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2015
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November 4,
2015 -
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Research solves mystery of genetic risk factor for heart disease
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October 28,
2015 -
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Ottawa conference brings top researchers together to fight neuromuscular disease
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September 16,
2015 -
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Early intervention with iRecover could help stroke patients
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September 9,
2015 -
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Rare nerve disease linked to problems in cellular waste recycling
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August 26,
2015 -
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Novel genetic variant affects inflammation and may increase heart disease risk by 50%
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August 21,
2015 -
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New chair in spinal cord research brings hope for more first steps
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August 19,
2015 -
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Brain Health Awareness Week: September 14-19
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July 28,
2015 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded $28M from Canadian Institutes of Health Research for 22 research projects
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July 7,
2015 -
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Novel therapy seeks to bring light to post-stroke depression
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June 30,
2015 -
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Deep-brain stimulation brings a family doctor with Parkinson’s back from “the abyss”
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June 17,
2015 -
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Ottawa stroke researchers awarded nearly $500,000
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May 27,
2015 -
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$120,000 grant to help find ways to relieve cellular stress and prevent neurodegenerative diseases
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May 13,
2015 -
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Research linking Parkinson’s with the gut’s appendix receives top award
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May 5,
2015 -
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Tender Loving Research helping people with multiple sclerosis
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March 5,
2015 -
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Drug to control appetite could also fight anxiety: Ottawa study
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February 18,
2015 -
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Tender Loving Research improving care for stroke patients
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January 29,
2015 -
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The Ottawa Hospital leads first Canadian clinical trial of mesenchymal stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis
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2014
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November 26,
2014 -
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Weston grants to accelerate development of new therapies for Parkinson disease and related dementias
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January 15,
2014 -
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Possible new approach for controlling appetite and obesity
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January 8,
2014 -
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Michael J. Fox Foundation grant funds way to peer at Parkinson’s onset
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2013
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November 27,
2013 -
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Multiple sclerosis patients to benefit from new drug
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2012
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October 18,
2012 -
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Ottawa medical hero named to Canada’s 2013 Medical Hall of Fame
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March 9,
2012 -
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Canadian research paves the way for possible new treatment for bleeding strokes
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2011
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October 3,
2011 -
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Smoking causes stroke to occur nearly a decade earlier, study finds
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September 30,
2011 -
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Dr. Anthony Bella named one of the Top 100 Alumni of the last 100 years by Wilfred Laurier University
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September 27,
2011 -
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Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery receives multimillion dollar contribution to expand groundbreaking research
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September 26,
2011 -
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New research sheds light on relationship between inflammation, blood vessels and brain disorders
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September 15,
2011 -
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Neurosurgeon-scientist named one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Women of 2011
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September 1,
2011 -
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New research sheds light on brain development
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April 4,
2011 -
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Study provides first link between two major Parkinson’s genes
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February 25,
2011 -
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New Parkinson’s gene discovered
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February 23,
2011 -
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Research reveals best approaches to evaluate bleeding in the brain
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February 10,
2011 -
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TIA patients with speech difficulties more likely to suffer from irregular heartbeat
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2010
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October 29,
2010 -
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Ottawa prevention clinic has huge impact on stroke rate, study finds
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October 12,
2010 -
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Top Parkinson’s researcher recruited to Ottawa
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August 30,
2010 -
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The Ottawa Hospital Establishes Canada’s First Men’s Health Research Chair
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June 7,
2010 -
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Ottawa neurosurgeon named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40
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2009
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November 26,
2009 -
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$19.2M awarded to stroke research network led by OHRI / uOttawa scientist
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February 22,
2009 -
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OHRI stem cell transplant trial for multiple sclerosis profiled on national news
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2008
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November 16,
2008 -
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Dr. Mark Freedman interviewed about experimental mesenchymal stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis
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July 28,
2008 -
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Discovery reveals link between Parkinson’s gene and red blood cell production
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March 12,
2008 -
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Vancouver Sun profiles patient in OHRI-led MS bone marrow stem cell transplant trial
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January 21,
2008 -
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The National features OHRI bone marrow stem cell transplant trial for MS
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January 16,
2008 -
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Ottawa researchers organize first national Parkinson’s disease meeting
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2007
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December 15,
2007 -
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OHRI researchers recognized for dystonia research
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October 25,
2007 -
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Top honours go to cancer and neuroscience researchers at the Ottawa Health Research Institute
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July 5,
2007 -
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Research reveals missing link in Parkinson’s disease and suggests new therapeutic target
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June 4,
2007 -
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Dr. Eve Tsai receives 2007 Young Clinician Investigator Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
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