The Career Catalyst

In this episode of The Career Catalyst, we explore the role of physiotherapy, rehabilitation science, and patient-centred care with Dr. Lissa Pacheco-Brousseau, a registered physiotherapist and Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Her work focuses on improving how rehabilitation care is delivered, particularly through shared decision-making, pat...

In this episode of The Career Catalyst, we explore the intersection of organic chemistry, pharmacology, and biopharmaceutical science with Dr. William Ogilvie, Professor Emeritus and former Director of the Program in Biopharmaceutical Science at the University of Ottawa. With a career spanning academia and the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Ogilvie shares how mechanistic thinking in chemistry transl...

In this episode of The Career Catalyst , we explore the psychology of motivation and procrastination with Dr. Rylee Oram , a professor, educational consultant, and learning strategist at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University with a PhD in Experimental Psychology . Her research explores academic motivation, procrastination, and mental health in undergraduate students, as well as how we c...

In this episode of The Career Catalyst, we sit down with Giovanna Sacca, MA, BA; a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) at Vitality Physiotherapy & Wellness Centre, to explore the real-world side of psychotherapy, what it means to support others, the science behind emotional healing, and how therapy can empower students and professionals alike. From her journey into the field to her use of...

Welcome to the March edition of The Career Catalyst presented by uOttawa Lab2Life, following this month's theme of radiology and diagnostic imaging. This episode, we're joined by Dr. Yale Erenberg , a radiologist working out of Southwestern Ontario. In this episode, we explore his role as a radiologist, advances in imaging technology, and career insights for aspiring students. Don't fo...

uOttawa Lab2Life is happy to present our third episode of The Career Catalyst ! In line with our November theme of prosthetics, follow along as we discuss all things in the field with Patrick Lebel , the lead prosthetist and orthotist at the Ottawa Hospital.

uOttawa Lab2Life presents the second episode of The Career Catalyst podcast. Following along with this month's theme of mental health and wellness, please welcome our October guest speaker, registered social worker (and uOttawa Alumni), Sara Coyle ! Follow along as she discusses her journey to social work, the benefits of a self care routine, and her advice on how to best support yourself duri...

uOttawa Lab2Life is glad to present our first episode of our podcast, The Career Catalyst , featuring pediatrician and researcher Dr. Melanie Buba ! Follow along as she discusses her journey to pediatric medicine, her advice for aspiring students in the medical field, and an inside look into her profession and research!