Discovering today. Creating tomorrow.
Today, we’re recognized as one of the top research hospitals in Canada. Tomorrow, we’re aiming to be the hospital the world looks to for the next generation of medical breakthroughs and discovery.
Advancing research. Improving care.
Research at The Ottawa Hospital is transforming care for patients right here in Ottawa and around the world. Scientists and clinicians work together every day, turning questions at the bedside into discoveries in the lab — and back into treatments patients can access faster then ever before.
Today, the pace of discovery is accelerating. From new cancer therapies to regenerative medicine and advanced diagnostics, we are creating treatment options that didn’t exist a decade ago — giving patients more options and improving outcomes when it matters most.
We will be successful, not because of what we do, but because we will never lose sight of why we are doing it. Research drives hope. Research is care. Research is fueled by philanthropy and we’re grateful for all donor support.
Setting the stage for next-level research
We are proudly among the top research institutes in the country. But our impact doesn’t stop here — discoveries and cures found at our hospital will help millions of Canadians and people worldwide.
157
countries reached by our collaborations
61
active patent families
22
core research facilities
2,269
scientific papers published in 2020
11
spin-off companies
Unique collaborations for radical results
More than 25 years ago, we had the radical idea to embed our clinicians in labs, side-by-side with our researchers. This successful approach means unprecedented research breakthroughs can quickly translate to the bedside.
9 national research networks
Our uniquely collaborative environment and outstanding research facilities draw world-leading researchers to Ottawa.
58,658 patient admissions
When traditional treatments have been exhausted, we have been able to rapidly translate research discoveries to the bedside to provide new hope.
Care + research, integrated
At the new campus, clinical care and research will once again be integrated, and we will use this collaborative approach to transform care.
Harnessing biology to fight disease
Our state-of-the-art Boreal Biomanufacturing is a leader in the rapidly growing area of biotherapeutics — one of the most advanced areas of scientific innovation.
See how we’re using stem cells, cancer-killing viruses, gene therapy, and more, to improve and save lives.
Our research programs
Acute Care Research Program
Our research is transforming care and saving lives in areas such as emergency medicine, critical care, surgery, anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology and otolaryngology.
Cancer Research Program
Our researchers are learning how cancer cells work at the molecular level, developing and testing new treatment approaches, and moving evidence into practice to save lives and improve care.
Inflammation & Chronic Disease Program
Our researchers are studying a wide variety of chronic diseases, with a focus on understanding disease mechanisms, developing and testing new treatments and implementing more effective care.
Methodological & Implementation Research Program
Our program focuses on developing and applying innovative research methods and implementing research results to support changes in clinical practice that benefit patients.
Neuroscience Program
Our program is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with brain and neuromuscular conditions, with research that spans from basic discovery to translational research to clinical studies to knowledge translation.
Regenerative Medicine Program
Our researchers are unlocking the secrets of stem cells, development and regeneration while making exciting progress in developing new therapies.
Research that changes lives
Behind every discovery are patients whose lives have been changed by research happening right here at The Ottawa Hospital.
About the Campaign to Create Tomorrow
The Campaign to Create Tomorrow is a bold, once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform healthcare in our region and beyond. Together, we are building one of the most technologically advanced research hospitals in the country.
New Campus Development
A new, state-of-the-art academic research hospital — the catalyst to reshaping the future of healthcare in our community for generations.
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World-Leading Research
Through our unique collaborative model of clinicians and researchers working side-by-side, we will bring groundbreaking discoveries to patients in Ottawa — and around the world.
Innovation & Technology
See how we'll become the most technologically advanced hospital in the country, using the latest tools to provide the right care in the right space with the right provider.
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A Conversation About Creating Tomorrow
Hear directly from leaders, staff, and community members about what this campaign means in A Conversation About Creating Tomorrow.
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