Researchers, Labs and Groups

151

Scientists

These researchers have PhDs, MDs or both and devote at least 40 per cent of their time to research (but typically more than 75 per cent). All our scientists are also professors at the University of Ottawa and many are active clinicians at The Ottawa Hospital. Scientists generally hold major peer-reviewed research grants and work with a team of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, technicians and coordinators.

720

Clinician investigators

These are generally physicians, nurses, or other health professionals at The Ottawa Hospital who devote between 5 and 40 per cent of their time to clinical research. They are often also professors at the University of Ottawa.

4

Investigators

These are generally PhD researchers with several years of postdoctoral training who devote between 20 and 50 per cent of their time to research.

15

Emeritus scientists

These are researchers who have made outstanding contributions to the success of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.

161

Affiliate investigators

These are researchers who have primary affiliations with other institutions, but maintain significant collaborations or funding with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.

200+

Labs and groups

These research teams may include multiple scientists, investigators, staff and trainees all working towards a common goal, or they can represent a single scientist and their team. Groups and labs can span the full spectrum of research from discovery to clinical research to implementation, or they may focus on one aspect.