Dr. John Bell won the inaugural European Society for Gene and Cell Therapy Public and Patient Engagement Award. According to the judges, Dr. Bell stood out for setting an inspiring and impactful standard in patient engagement in research, mainly through his work as Scientific Director of BioCanRx. For example, BioCanRx’s annual Learning Institute (held as part of the Summit for Cancer Immunotherapy) establishes connections between the research community, cancer patients, charities and NGOs. The goal is to allow researchers and patient partners to become familiar with multiple viewpoints on the research process. It also provides an opportunity to foster potential researcher-patient collaborations going forward. In addition, the event gives participants access to the latest developments in the rapidly moving field of immune oncology to share with their respective communities. See details from BioCanRx.
All research at The Ottawa Hospital is supported by generous donations to the hospital.
The Ottawa Hospital: Inspired by research. Driven by compassion
The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals with over 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff and an annual budget of over $1.2 billion. Our focus on research and learning helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care. See www.ohri.ca for more information about research at The Ottawa Hospital.
University of Ottawa: —A crossroads of cultures and ideas
The University of Ottawa is home to over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroads of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We are one of Canada’s top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today’s challenges. One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe. www.uottawa.ca
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Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Office: 613-798-5555 x 73687
Cell: 613-297-8315
ambuchanan@ohri.ca
