Core research facilities and platforms

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute provides state-of-the-art core research facilities and platforms to internal and external users, in partnership with the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital. These platforms are fueling world-class research in areas ranging from genomics and proteomics, to cell and virus manufacturing, to clinical trials and epidemiological studies. Additional core facilities are available through the University of Ottawa. Members of OHRI can also explore a full list of research equipment on OHRI’s internal webpage (IRISGuide).

Bioinformatics Facility
Provides analysis of high-throughput sequencing, data integration and network analysis.
Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre
Produces innovative therapeutics using cells, viruses and antibodies for human clinical trials and preclinical studies.
Clinical Investigation Unit
Twelve-bed unit staffed with experienced research nurses who can conduct studies in all phases of drug development.
Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Facility
Provides high-precision cell sorting, facilitating the isolation of rare populations with high purity and yield.
Hematology BioBank
Stores tissue samples from patients seen in the Division of Hematology for a variety of conditions, including various leukemias and lymphomas.
Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Facility
Provides resources and expertise on how to work with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC).
Mass Cytometry Service
Provides state-of-the art CyToF instrument for high-parameter phenotyping assays and full support for mass cytometry projects from panel design to data analysis
Orthopaedics Biomechanics Facility
Provides state of the art equipment for destructive and non-destructive mechanical testing of biological tissues, engineering materials, medical devices, and implants.
Patient Engagement
The Office for Patient Engagement in Research Activities (OPERA) promotes and supports local patient-oriented research and patient engagement.
Proteomics Facility
Provides high-resolution, high-accuracy mass spectrometry services for protein identification and advanced proteomics projects.
Research Support Services
Includes human resources, finance, grants, technology transfer, clinical research, research safety, training and more (available internally on IRISGuide).
StemCore
High throughput genomics services including next generation sequencing, Sanger DNA Sequencing, and single cell transcriptome analysis.
Biorepository
Provides secure storage of biological samples in cryogenic (-196°C) freezers.
Centre for Journalology
Provides services and resources to help researchers publish their findings in a way that maximises usability and impact on health.
Clinical Research Lab
Central processing lab for biological samples obtained for subjects enrolled in clinical research studies.
Global Tissue Consenting (GTC)
Innovative human tissue and blood collection program to fuel research breakthroughs.
High Content Imaging Core
Enables high and medium throughput study of cell biology in a single modular platform.
ICES uOttawa
Provides secure access to Ontario's population-based health surveys, anonymous patient records, and clinical and administrative databases.
MicroCT
Enables non-destructive visualization of virtual slices through objects.
Ottawa Methods Centre
Provides services to support clinical researchers at all stages of a study, from inception to implementation.
Pre-Clinical Imaging
Provides in vivo imaging for animal studies within the Faculty of Medicine’s Animal Care and Veterinary services facility.
Research Ethics Board
The Ottawa Health Science Network Research Ethics Board reviews and approves studies involving human participants at The Ottawa Hospital and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
REthinking Clinical Trials (REaCT)
Improves the lives of people with cancer through patient-centred, pragmatic clinical trials.
Translational Excelerator
The Blueprint Translational Research Group’s Excelerator Program enhances and enables efficient clinical translation through rigorous methods and approaches.