Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden received the 2019 Trainee Mentoring Award from the Society for the Study of Reproduction for her profound impact on the next generation of reproductive biology researchers. She has mentored more than 120 students and postdoctoral fellows, many of whom have inspired new research directions. At a time when zero teaching assistant experience was offered to the graduate students who came to work with her, she developed formal ways to prepare and give them confidence. Her mentoring and outreach programs helped trainees build communications and teaching skills while motivating young people to explore the scientific world. She established and oversees the Ottawa chapter of the science outreach program Let’s Talk Science, which makes science fun for students in local schools. She also established Science Travels, which sends teams of grad students to deliver science workshops in remote First Nations and Inuit communities.
Research at The Ottawa Hospital is possible because of generous donations to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation.
Quote: “I’m passionate about helping the next generation of scientists uncover their gifts and learn transferable skills that will help them in their careers.”- Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden, senior scientist at The Ottawa Hospital and distinguished professor at the University of Ottawa.
The Ottawa Hospital: Inspired by research. Driven by compassion
The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals with over 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff and an annual budget of over $1.2 billion. Our focus on research and learning helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care. See www.ohri.ca for more information about research at The Ottawa Hospital.
University of Ottawa: —A crossroads of cultures and ideas
The University of Ottawa is home to over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroads of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We are one of Canada’s top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today’s challenges. One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe. www.uottawa.ca
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