The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute provides state-of-the-art core resources, in partnership with the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital. Please explore this web portal to learn how our unique resources can fuel world-class research in areas ranging from basic molecular biology to cell and virus manufacturing to clinical trials to epidemiological studies. You can also browse through a detailed list of our equipment and explore a broader list of core resources available through the University of Ottawa. Please note that core resources at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute are available for use by internal and external researchers.
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.
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.
Proteomics Facility

Provides high-resolution, high-accuracy mass spectrometry services for protein identification and advanced proteomics projects.
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.
Hematology BioBank

Stores tissue samples from patients seen in the Division of Hematology for a variety of conditions, including various leukemias and lymphomas.
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.
Research Administration

Includes human resources, finance, grants, technology transfer, contracts, clinical research, communications and research safety.