Research Week at The Ottawa Hospital
November 23-27, 2026
Research Week showcases how research at The Ottawa Hospital is saving lives, bringing hope and reshaping the future of health care, while also celebrating everyone who contributes.
If you want to learn more about the groundbreaking research taking place at The Ottawa Hospital, present a poster, refine your research skills, network, or win a trainee prize, Research Week has something for you.
All members of The Ottawa Hospital/OHRI are invited to participate in Research Week. There are also opportunities for patient partners to participate and help judge posters.
Activities may take place at the General Campus, Civic Campus, virtually and at the Infinity Convention Centre (OHRI Research Day).
Calendar
Click on the links in the calendar to learn more and register. Additional details and links will be added as they become available.
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday OHRI Research Day | Thursday | Friday Clinical Research Training Day | |
| Morning | Research Week kickoff: Exploring the lab to patient journey and introducing the new Clinical Trial Services Office | Your guide to research data | Trainee oral presentations Cancer trial patient speaker Poster session Keynote | Beyond AI: The critical role of methodological expertise in modern research | The trial that changed my life |
| Lunch | Regenerative medicine lab tour | Lunch, networking, poster viewing and vendor booths | INSPIRE interprofessional research workshop (registration required) | Lunch, networking and vendor booths | |
| Afternoon | Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience of Autism Spectrum Disorders | The engine behind the trial: How OMC's data management team powers modern clinical trials | Trainee oral presentations Trainee of the year talks Poster session | INSPIRE interprofessional research workshop (registration required) | |
| Late afternoon | Awards ceremony | Cancer research lab tour |
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Sponsorship opportunities
Research Week presents a unique opportunity for sponsors to reach a large audience of basic and clinical researchers, as well as the broader audience of clinicians and staff at The Ottawa Hospital.
Whether your company is interested in setting up a product display booth, advertising your services, networking with researchers and clinicians, or sponsoring an award, Research Week has high-value opportunities to fit your needs.
