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Jeremy Grimshaw and David Moher ranked among world’s top researchers


mars 8, 2019

Drs. Jeremy Grimshaw and David MoherDrs. Jeremy Grimshaw and David MoherDrs. Jeremy Grimshaw and David Moher have once again been ranked among the world’s top scientists.

According to Clarivate Analytics, they are both among the most highly cited scientists in the world in the field of Social Sciences, with tens of thousands of citations each. Dr. Moher is also highly cited in Clinical Medicine. A total of 6,000 researchers made Clarivate’s list this year, out of a total of nearly eight million around the world.

Dr. Grimshaw is a world-renowned expert in systematic reviews, clinical guidelines and knowledge translation. His research has reduced the use of inappropriate lab testing among family physicians and improved the management of chronic diseases like asthma, angina and stroke. He leads The Ottawa Hospital’s Centre for Implementation Research and is a professor at the University of Ottawa.

Dr. Moher is a world-leader in research methods, reporting and systematic reviews. His work has improved care for diseases such as cancer, diabetes, stroke and HIV. He leads The Ottawa Hospital’s Centre for Journalology and is an associate professor at the University of Ottawa.

Research at The Ottawa Hospital is possible because of generous donations to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation.

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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