BEaTS Research Radio's Podcast

Want to do real biomedical research before you finish your undergrad?

In this episode, Dr. Jean-François Thibodeau, Associate Director of uOttawa's Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM) program, explains how TMM gives upper-year undergraduates research-intensive training in small cohorts, connects them to Ottawa's research institutes and hospitals, and prepares them for careers in medicine, research and industry.

Learn more:

Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM): https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/translational-molecular 

Why TMM?: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/translational-molecular/why-tmm

Honours BSc in Translational and Molecular Medicine: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/undergrad/honours-bachelor-science-translational-molecular-medicine/

Dr. Jean-François Thibodeau's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-jean-francois-thibodeau

Curious about the brain and wondering where that curiosity could take you?

In this episode, Dr. Diane Lagace, Director of the University of Ottawa's Neuroscience Graduate Program, explains what makes the program stand out: research that spans fundamental to clinical neuroscience, a supportive community, cutting-edge facilities, flexible master's and PhD paths, and the wide range of careers graduates go on to.

Learn more:

Neuroscience graduate program: program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/neuroscience

Master of Science in Neuroscience: uOttawa catalogue: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/graduate/master-science-neuroscience/

Brain and Mind Research Institute: https://www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/brain

Dr. Diane Lagace's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/dr-diane-lagace

Want to generate the evidence that shapes health care and health policy? In this episode, Dr. Beth Potter, Program Director of uOttawa's Epidemiology and Applied Health Research graduate program, explains how its shared core and six MSc concentrations, strong mentorship and Ottawa partnerships prepare students for careers in health research, public health, government and beyond.

Learn more:

Epidemiology and Applied Health Research graduate program: program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/epidemiology-applied-health-research

PhD in Epidemiology and Applied Health Research: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/phd-epidemiology-and-applied-health-research

School of Epidemiology and Public Health: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/epidemiology

Dr. Beth Potter's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-beth-potter

Fascinated by viruses, bacteria or the immune system? In this episode, Dr. Michele Ardolino, Director of uOttawa's Microbiology and Immunology graduate program, explains how the program trains curious, critical thinkers through broad research in microbiology, immunology and cancer, strong mentorship and excellent facilities, and prepares them for careers in academia, industry and government.

Learn more:

Microbiology and Immunology graduate programs program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/microbiology-immunology

Graduate programs, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/biochemistry-microbiology-immunology/graduate-programs

Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Michele Ardolino: https://ohri.ca/en/find-researcher/michele-ardolino

Dr. Michele Ardolino's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/dr-michele-ardolino

Thinking about grad school in health research, and wondering where to start? In this episode, Dr. Nadine Wiper-Bergeron, Vice-Dean of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies at uOttawa's Faculty of Medicine, gives the big picture on the Faculty's graduate programs: research-intensive, interdisciplinary training, mentorship from scientists and clinicians, professional skills development, and the kind of students the programs are looking for.

Learn more:

Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, Faculty of Medicine: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral

Graduate programs: program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information

Admission process: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/admission-process

Dr. Nadine Wiper-Bergeron's profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/leadership-team/dr-nadine-wiper-bergeron

Want to turn fundamental discoveries into real-world health solutions? In this episode, Dr. Erin Mulvihill, who leads uOttawa's Biochemistry graduate program, explains how the program combines fundamental and translational research, interdisciplinary training, strong infrastructure and close mentorship to prepare graduates for careers in academia, industry, government and health care.

Learn more:

Biochemistry graduate programs: program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/biochemistry

MSc in Biochemistry: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/msc-biochemistry

Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/biochemistry-microbiology-immunology

Dr. Erin Mulvihill's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-erin-mulvihill

What if your undergrad felt more like an apprenticeship in research? In this episode, Dr. Keith Wheaton, Director of uOttawa's Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM) undergraduate program, explains how TMM uses small classes, active learning, a full-year lab course and real research placements to prepare students for medicine, graduate school and many other careers.

Learn more:

Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM): https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/translational-molecular

Why TMM?: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/translational-molecular/why-tmm

Honours BSc in Translational and Molecular Medicine: uOttawa catalogue: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/undergrad/honours-bachelor-science-translational-molecular-medicine/ 

Dr. Keith Wheaton's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-keith-wheaton

Want to master anatomy and learn how to teach it? In this episode, Dr. Christopher Ramnanan, Director of uOttawa's Master of Applied Science in Anatomical Sciences Education, explains how the program combines hands-on cadaveric anatomy with teaching experience and education scholarship, and how it prepares students for health professional programs and careers as anatomy educators.

Learn more:

Master of Applied Science in Anatomical Sciences Education program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/msc-applied-anatomical-sciences-education

Anatomical Sciences Education: uOttawa catalogue: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/graduate/master-applied-science-anatomical-sciences-education/

Division of Clinical and Functional Anatomy: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/department-innovation/division-clinical-and-functional-anatomy

Dr. Christopher Ramnanan's faculty profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-christopher-ramnanan

What does it take to understand disease from every angle? In this episode, Dr. Balwant S. Tuana, Director of uOttawa's Cellular and Molecular Medicine graduate program, explains how the program brings several disciplines together to study disease, the hands-on workshops and mentorship students receive, the flexible master's and PhD paths, and what life as a grad student in Ottawa is like.

Learn more:

Cellular and Molecular Medicine graduate programs: program information: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/cellular-molecular-medicine

Master of Science in Cellular and Molecular Medicine: uOttawa catalogue: https://catalogue.uottawa.ca/en/graduate/master-science-cellular-molecular-medicine/

Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/cellular-molecular

Dr. Balwant S. Tuana's  profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-balwant-tuana

Are you passionate about safeguarding the well-being of entire communities? 

In this episode, Dr. Tara Elton-Marshall, an Associate Professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa, provides an insightful look into the University of Ottawa’s Master of Public Health (MPH) program. We explore its three distinct concentrations: Public Health Practice, Global Health, and Public Health Policy. Dr. Elton-Marshall also delves into the program’s policy training offered by the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs, the MPH+ language option, the comprehensive 16-month curriculum that includes a practicum and capstone project, and the invaluable mentorship that guides students in launching successful careers in public health.

Learn more:

MPH program: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/MPH

MPH+ with language training: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/graduate-postdoctoral/programs-admission/program-information/master-public-health-plus

School of Epidemiology and Public Health: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/epidemiology

Dr. Elton-Marshall's profile: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-tara-elton-marshall