Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Overview

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) is a non-profit academic health research institute located in Ottawa, Canada. Established in 2001, it serves as the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital and is affiliated with the University of Ottawa. OHRI employs around 2,200 professionals, including scientists, clinician investigators, and support staff, focusing on translating scientific discoveries into improved health outcomes.

The institute is organized into five main research programs: Cancer Therapeutics, Chronic Disease, Clinical Epidemiology, Regenerative Medicine, and Neurosciences. These programs address a variety of medical challenges, such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and neurodegenerative disorders. The institute has a history of innovation, including development of an early-stage COVID-19 vaccine candidate and the Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research. OHRI’s research enhances patient care at The Ottawa Hospital and collaborates with many partners to advance medical knowledge and improve health outcomes.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 613-761-4395
• Website: ohri.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ottawa-hospital-research-institute

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• cancer therapeutics
• chronic disease
• clinical epidemiology
• neuroscience
• regenerative medicine
• health care
• research services
• big data analytics
• stem cell therapies
• patient-centered research
• translational research
• medical education
• clinical trials recruitment
• biomedical research
• clinical research infrastructure
• health crisis response
• biomedical technology transfer
• wellness programs
• public health research
• community involvement
• rapid response research
• vaccines development