Core Facilities and Platforms
OHRI 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.
Bioinformatics Facility
High-throughput sequencing analysis, network analysis, and data integration.
Biorepository
Short or long-term secure storage of biological samples in cryogenic (-196°C) freezers.
Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre
Produces innovative therapeutics for human clinical trials and preclinical studies.
Centre for Journalology
Provides services and resources to help researchers publish their findings by maximizing usability and impact on health.
Clinical Research Lab
Central processing lab for biological samples obtained for subjects enrolled in clinical research.
Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Facility
Provides high-precision cell sorting to isolate of rare populations.
Global Tissue Consenting (GTC)
Innovative human tissue and blood collection program to fuel research breakthroughs.
Hematology BioBank
Stores tissue samples from patients seen in the Division of Hematology for a variety of conditions, including various leukemias and lymphomas.
High Content Imaging Core
Enables high throughput study of cell biology through fully automated fluorescence imaging.
Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Facility
Provides resources and expertise in how to work with induced pluripotent stem cells.
ICES uOttawa
Provides secure access to Ontario’s population-based health surveys, records and databases.
Orthopaedics Biomechanics Facility
Provides equipment for mechanical testing of biological tissues, engineering materials, medical devices and implants.
Ottawa Methods Centre
Provides methodological support for clinical researchers at all stages of a study.
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 mass spectrometry services for the detection and quantitation of proteins.
REthinking Clinical Trials (REaCT)
Improves the lives of people with cancer through patient-centred, pragmatic clinical trials.
StemCore
Provides high-throughput genomics services including next-generation sequencing and single cell transcriptome analysis.
Translational Excelerator
Enhances and enables efficient clinical translation through rigorous methods and approaches.
Core funding and access
OHRI’s core facilities and platforms may be funded through peer-reviewed grants from organizations such as the Canada Foundation for Innovation and Ontario Research Fund, as well as donations to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation. Funding may also be provided through partnerships with the University of Ottawa, local research institutes and medical departments.
While most cores offer free initial consultations, it is expected that researchers will build core support into research project budgets when applying for funding.
Our Research Support Services and Initiatives
OHRI provides a wide variety of research support services, including grants management, contracts, tech transfer, human resources, research safety and clinical research support.