Faculty member winners of external research awards will be listed on the Faculty's Research and Innovation web page.

2025 External Award Recipients

Dr. Peter Liu
Dr. Peter Liu, professor in the Departments of Medicine and Cellular and Molecular Medicine and Chief Scientific Officer of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, has been elected as a , which is considered among Canada's highest academic honours and distinguishes Dr. Liu as one of the country's most impactful researchers and scholars in the sciences.

Dr. Mamta Gautman
Dr. Mamta Gautman, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry, has received the from in recognition of her contributions to physician health, leadership development, and healthcare management.

Dr. Rashmi Kothary
Dr. Rashmi Kothary, full Professor in the departments of Medicine, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology, has been of the in recognition of his outstanding work. The achievement is considered one of the highest distinctions for academics in the health sciences field in Canada.

Dr. Melissa Brouwers
Dr. Melissa Brouwers, professor and director of the School of Epidemiology and Public Health, has been of the in recognition of her outstanding work. The achievement is considered one of the highest distinctions for academics in the health sciences field in Canada.

Dr. Emilio Alarc贸n
Dr. Emilio Alarc贸n, associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, has been named among the from . These awards are presented annually to immigrants who have helped shape the country through their community engagement, cultural or scientific impact, and leadership.

Dr. Katey Rayner
Dr. Katey Rayner, professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, has been awarded the in recognition of their exceptional contributions and commitment to the advancement of heart and stroke research and awareness.

Dr. Jennifer Reed
Dr. Jennifer Reed, associate professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health, has been awarded the in recognition of their exceptional contributions and commitment to the advancement of heart and stroke research and awareness.

Dr. Christian Vaillancour
Dr. Christian Vaillancourt, professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine, has been awarded the in recognition of his voluntary work to improve survival from cardiac arrest.

Dr. Darlene Kitty
Dr. Darlene Kitty, Director of the Faculty of Medicine鈥檚 Indigenous Program, has been awarded the in recognition of her dedication to culturally safe clinical care, advocacy, and mentorship of Indigenous medical learners.

Dr. Jodi Edwards
Dr. Jodi Edwards, associate professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health and scientist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, has earned the 2024 Early Career Researcher of the Year Award presented by 电车无码鈥檚 Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation.

Dr. Talal Al-Atassi
Dr. Talal Al-Atassi, assistant dean of Postgraduate Medical Education and director of the Cardiac Surgery Residency Program in the Department of Surgery, has been named one of the award recipients.

Dr. James Downar
, professor in the Department of Medicine, was awarded the for his contributions to hospice and palliative care in Canada.

Dr. Frank Knoefel
, associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine, has been awarded the his dedication to advancing dementia care and developing and evaluating technologies that support aging in place.

Dr. Robin Parks
Dr. Robin Parks, professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his outstanding contributions in the neuromuscular field.

Dr. Rashmi Kothary
Dr. Rashmi Kothary, professor in the Departments of Medicine and Cellular and Molecular Medicine, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his outstanding contributions in the neuromuscular field.

Dr. Alex MacKenzie
Dr. Alex MacKenzie, professor in the Departments of Pediatrics and Cellular and Molecular Medicine, was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his outstanding contributions in the neuromuscular field.

Dr. Kevin Burns
, professor in the Departments of Medicine and Cellular and Molecular Medicine, has been awarded the in recognition of his exemplary contributions in the field of nephrology and kidney research.

Janet Hatcher Roberts
, adjunct professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health, has been awarded the in recognition of her work to champion health and equity locally and globally through efforts to reduce injustices and uplift disadvantaged communities.

Dr. Arthur Leader
, adjunct professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and has been awarded the in recognition of his outstanding contributions to fertility technologies and Holocaust education.

Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden
, professor in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, has been awarded the .

Dr. Ian Graham
, professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health has been awarded the .

Dr. Lynne Leonard
, adjunct professor at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health, has been awarded the in recognition of her significant role in the fight against HIV/AIDS in Canada.

Dr. Alykhan Abdulla
, assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine, has been awarded the .

Dr. Deborah Siegal
Dr. Deborah Siegal, associate professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health and the Department of Medicine, has been awarded the Canadian Society for Clinical Investigation鈥檚 (CSCI) 2025 , for her work in addressing anti-coagulant-related bleeding, preventing strokes in cancer patients, and reducing blood clots in in critically ill patients.

Dr. Christine Landry
Dr. Christine Landry, director of the Undergraduate Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Accreditation, and clinical pharmacist at H么pital Montfort, has been awarded the Association des communaut茅s francophones d鈥橭ttawa (ACFO Ottawa)鈥檚 .

Dr. Jerry Maniate
, Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Innovation in Medical Education (DIME), has received the Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) . This award recognizes a mid-career CAME member who demonstrates a continued pattern of meaningful contribution to medical education.