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In December, the University of Ottawa was pleased to host the fall 2006 national announcement of Canada Research Chairs by the Government of Canada. The Canada Research Chairs Program stands at the centre of a national strategy to make Canada one of the world’s top five countries for research and development.
Three Canada Research Chairs (CRC) are being established at the University of Ottawa. A total of 51 CRCs are located at the University. They are:
David Castle, Canada Research Chair in Ethics and Contemporary Society
David Castle is examining the issues surrounding resistance to innovations in science and technology. His research will lead to better informed policy-making and regulatory development, and improved public consultation with respect to science and technology innovation.
Lora Ramunno, Canada Research Chair in Computational Nanophotonics
Lora Ramunno studies how to control the interactions of light and matter on the nanoscale. Her work has the potential to drastically increase the functionality and accessibility of computer technologies.
Michael Schlossmacher, Canada Research Chair in Parkinson’s Disease
Dr. Michael Schlossmacher’s work at the Ottawa Health Research Institute, an affiliated institute of the University, focuses on the Parkin gene and its key role in the development of Parkinson’s disease.
Photo, from left to right : Mona Nemer, vice-president, research, Lise Dubois, Canada research chair in health and nutrition, Patricia Demers, president, Royal Society of Canada, Michael Schlossmacher, Canada research chair in Parkinson's disease, Lora Ramunno, Canada research chair in computational nanophotonics, John ApSimon, executive director, Canada Research Chairs Program, and Eliot Philippson, CEO, Canada Foundation for Innovation.
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