Chairs, awards and prizes
Chairs
Research chairs are a vital way of promoting a discipline, a strategic area or even an experienced researcher's program that has earned peer endorsement for its impact. Our research chairs are exceptional teachers and researchers who are always pushing the boundaries of knowledge in their fields. Research chairs are allocated partly based on research programs, but also based on sustained contribution to education, student mentoring and collaboration with other researchers.
Canada Research Chairs - CRC
The Canada Research Chair program is an initiative of the three federal research funding agencies (the “tri-council”: CIHR, NSERC, and SSHRC) and is part of a national strategy to strengthen Canada’s competitiveness in research and development. Chairholders are recognized for their excellence in research in their field of study, as well as their ability to train highly qualified staff.
2020- Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Physical Activity Promotion for Cancer Prevention and Survivorship
University Research Chairs - URC
University Research Chairs recognize sustained or potential research excellence and productivity, leading to international recognition in an area of research aligned with the University’s strategic areas of research.
2020- University Research Chair in Biomechanics and Data Science for Human Health and Performance
2018- University Research Chair in Food Properties and Nutrient Bioavailability
2016- University Research Chair in Integrative Mitochondrial Biology
2015- University Research Chair in Health Evidence Implementation
2012- University Research in Knowledge Translation to Patients
2009- University Research Chair in Forensic Nursing
Research Chairs in Canadian Francophonie
The Research Chairs in Canadian Francophonie were established to solidify the position of the University of Ottawa as a leader for Canadian Francophone communities.
2019- University of Ottawa/ Institut du Savoir Montfort Joint Chair on the Health of Francophones in Ontario
2011- Canadian Francophonie Research Chair in Health
Endowed and Sponsored Research Chairs
These chairs were established through the generous contributions of individuals, groups, corporations or agencies in support of the significant achievements of these researchers:
2020- OHTN HIV Treatment Network Research Chair in Black Women’s HIV Prevention and Care
2020- SmartCone Technologies Research Chair in Heat Strain Monitoring and Management
2020- Perley Rideau Chair in Frailty Informed Care
2019- Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN) Research Chair in Public Health and HIV Prevention
2019- Loyer DaSilva Research Chair in Community and Public Health Nursing
2017- University of Ottawa Chair in Women’s Health Research
2016- Montfort Research Chair in Physical and Mental Comorbidities
Past Chairs
Although the mandate of these chairs has ended we would like to recognize and acknowledge the following professors for their significant contributions
2011-2021 Canada Research Chair in Creative Practices and Well-Being
2006-2021 University Research Chair in Human Environmental Physiology
Awards and Prizes
We are proud to recognize the following recipients of prestigious provincial, national and international prizes and awards.
International
2021
Patrick O'Byrne
Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
2020
Janet Squires
Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Chibuike Udenigwe
Member, The Global Young Academy
2019
Dave Holmes
Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
Dawn Stacey
Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
2018
Jennifer Brunet
Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award- North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
Wendy Gifford
Oversea expert in health research and education- Hunan University Ministry of Education
Denise Harrison
Oversea expert in health research and education- Hunan University Ministry of Education
Glen Kenny
Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine
Mario Lamontagne
Elizabeth Winston Lanier Award- Kappa Delta Sorority
Chibuike Udenigwe
Young Scientist Research Award- American Oil Chemists' Society
Young scientist Award- American Chemical society - Agricultural and Food Chemistry Division
Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship
2017
Josephine Etowa
Fellow of the American Association of Nursing
2016
Shannon Bainbridge
Andrée Gruslin Award in Placentology -International Federation of Placenta Associations
Anthony Carlsen
Early Career Distinguished Scholar Award North American Society for Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity (NASPSPA)
Nancy Edwards
Honorary Doctoral Degree- University of Lethbridge
Josephine Etowa
African Scholar Award- Carnegie Foundation
Chibuike Udenigwe
Early Career Scientist -International Academy of Food Science and Technology
National
2020
Angel Foster
FMWC Honorary Membership- Federation of Medical Women of Canada
Mario Lamontagne
Michael Freeman Innovation Award- Heart and Stroke/Richard Lewar Centre of Excellence
Patrick O’Byrne
CAHR-CANFAR Excellence in Research Award- Canadian Association for HIV Research
Benoit Séguin
John Dickinson Award of Merit – Diving Canada
Dawn Stacey
Fellowship Canadian Academy of Nursing- Canadian Academy of Nursing
CASN Award for Excellence in Nursing Research- Canadian Association of School of Nursing
2019
Josephine Etowa
Award of Merit- Community Health Nurses of Canada
Annette O'Connor
Laureate- Canadian Medical Hall of Fame
J. Craig Phillips
Andrew Johnson Award for Exceptional Contribution to HIV/AIDS Nursing- CANAC
Dawn Stacey
Fellowship- Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
2018
Nancy Edwards
R. Stirling Ferguson Award- Canadian Public Health Association
Josephine Etowa
100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women Award
Angel Foster
Leadership Award for Canadian Excellence in Women and Children's Health- Canadian Partnership for Women and Children's Health
Audrey Giles
Arctic Research Chair at Darmouth College- Fulbright Program
Ryan Graham
David Winter Promising Young Investigator Award
Annette O'Connor
Order of Canada-Governor General
2016
Jennifer Brunet
Early Career Investigator Award- Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology (CAPO)
Josephine Etowa
RBC - Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Award
Paulette Guitard
Fellowship Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
Provincial
2019
Lara Pilutti
Early Researcher Award - Ontario
2018
Michael De Lisio
Early Researcher Award - Ontario
Pascal Fallavolitta
Early Researcher Award - Ontario
Ryan Graham
Early Researcher Award - Ontario
2017
Shannon Bainbridge
Early Researcher Award - Ontario
Wendy Gifford
Early Researcher Award – Ontario
Julie Nantel
Early Researcher Award - Ontario
University
2021
Wendy Gifford
University of Ottawa Knowledge Mobilisation Award
2020
Raywat Deonandan
Faculty of Health Sciences Dean’s Choice Award
Chantal Matar
Faculty of Health Sciences Research Impact Award
Patrick O’Byrne
University of Ottawa Knowledge Mobilisation Award – Early Career Researcher
Janet Squires
University of Ottawa Early Career Researcher of the Year Award – Applied Sciences
Dawn Stacey
University of Ottawa Award for Excellence in Research
Faculty of Health Sciences Researcher of the Year Award
2019
Bénédicte Fontaine-Bisson
University of Ottawa Knowledge Mobilisation Award
Audrey Giles
University of Ottawa Excellence in Education Award
Ryan Graham
Faculty of Health Sciences Researcher of the Year Award