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New scientist profile: Dr. Ehsan Habibi sketches life with hyper-realistic precision
May 16,
2025
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As an artist, Dr. Ehsan Habibi paints lush forests, bubbling streams and shiny pebbles that are so realistic they could be mistaken for photographs. It’s called “hyper-realism” and it’s a philosophy that he applies to science just as much as to art.
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Ontario’s biomanufacturing sector gets $45M boost from province
April 25,
2025
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Ontario’s life sciences sector is getting a boost from the Government of Ontario’s $45 million investment in biomanufacturing infrastructure through the Canadian Biomanufacturing Cooperative, which forms part of the Canadian Pandemic Preparedness ...
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded $3.9M from BioCanRx to develop new cancer immunotherapies
April 9,
2025
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital have been awarded $3.9 million from BioCanRx to develop cutting-edge biotherapeutics that harness the immune system to fight cancer.
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Lab study provides new hope for newborns affected by rare lung disease
March 21,
2025
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A team led by Drs. Bernard Thébaud, Sarah Wootton and Martin Kang found a way to give multiple doses of gene therapy for a deadly newborn lung disease, dramatically extending the lives of mice with this condition.
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Mouse study further supports role of muscle stem cells in Duchenne muscular dystrophy
March 13,
2025
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“This study confirms that we’ll need to target both muscle fibres and muscle stem cells in order to treat this disease."
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ELEVATE seed grants help researchers at The Ottawa Hospital launch new ideas and collaborations
March 3,
2025
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The grants, worth a total of $198,000, will advance research on muscle disease, stroke, ovarian cancer and scleroderma.
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ELEVATE seed grants to help researchers at The Ottawa Hospital improve prevention and care for kidney disease
March 3,
2025
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The grants, worth a total of $200,000, focus on areas such as autoimmune kidney disease, mini-kidney models, kidney replacement education, and artificial intelligence to improve drug dosing.
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Why one gene has an outsized impact on neurodevelopmental disorders
February 26,
2025
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“ADNP is a significant gene in neurodevelopmental disorders. With this new tool to study its function, we can work towards finding and testing new treatments."
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Could a preemie’s umbilical cord help repair their lungs?
February 11,
2025
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“Our results suggest we could one day test whether cells from a preemie’s umbilical cord might prevent them from developing a chronic lung disease.”
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 16 CIHR grants worth more than $8 million
February 3,
2025
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are leading 16 new projects funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through the most recent operating grant competition.
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2025
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January 7,
2025 -
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Spinal muscular atrophy: Lab study shows importance of treating the liver to benefit a neuromuscular disorder
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2024
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December 11,
2024 -
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Researchers discover postal code that allows proteins to hitch a ride around the body
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November 14,
2024 -
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New Canada Research Chairs to advance regenerative medicine, thrombosis and stroke research at The Ottawa Hospital
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October 18,
2024 -
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‘Stroke in a dish’ reveals new recipe for brain repair
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September 16,
2024 -
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$2.8M grant to support Canada-wide trial of cell therapy for preterm babies
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September 10,
2024 -
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Clinical trial to test muscular dystrophy therapy developed at The Ottawa Hospital
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August 29,
2024 -
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Lab study provides new hope for people with rare muscle disease
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July 26,
2024 -
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Lab discovery suggests possible new approach for treating progressive multiple sclerosis
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July 23,
2024 -
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New book chapter by our experts reveals secrets of the blood-brain barrier
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July 18,
2024 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 14 CIHR grants worth more than $10 million
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June 28,
2024 -
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Why 2007 was a memorable year for both The Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Senators
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June 18,
2024 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded three grants for high risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research
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May 24,
2024 -
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Satellos Bioscience wins top company award and rings TSX bell
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May 14,
2024 -
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Study reveals molecular reason why arteries harden with age
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May 6,
2024 -
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The Ottawa Hospital’s new campus to become a hub for biotherapeutics research and manufacturing thanks to $59M grant
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May 1,
2024 -
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Two decades in the making — world-first trial aims to heal the lungs of preemies
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April 23,
2024 -
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Which cells have the greatest potential to repair the lungs of pre-term babies?
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March 15,
2024 -
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Are EVs travelling to injured lungs?
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February 21,
2024 -
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ELEVATE seed grants to help researchers at The Ottawa Hospital improve treatment for inflammatory and immune conditions
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February 2,
2024 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 9 CIHR grants worth more than $5 million
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January 19,
2024 -
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Tiny trailblazer: First baby treated in world-first trial for chronic lung disease
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January 2,
2024 -
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New scientist profile: Dr. Blair Gage uses stem cell biology to build blood vessels and develop new treatments
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2023
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December 20,
2023 -
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Gene editing strategy shows promise in mice with spinal muscular atrophy
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December 13,
2023 -
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Life, death and DNA tethering: research explores how the eye responds to stress
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November 9,
2023 -
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Powering up the body’s EVs
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September 28,
2023 -
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Tiny Cells for Tiny Lungs
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September 1,
2023 -
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How do developing brain blood vessels and nerves link up? New study has some answers.
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August 18,
2023 -
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When the hangman isn't hanging: how cell death proteins might protect against ALS
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July 21,
2023 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 13 CIHR grants worth more than $7 million
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July 12,
2023 -
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Engineered lung tissue model reveals possible new treatment for lymphangioleiomyomatosis
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July 12,
2023 -
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With autism, the brain adapts to blood vessel problems by changing how it uses energy
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June 8,
2023 -
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Start-up company raises $55M to fuel development of new therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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May 15,
2023 -
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Novel stem cell drives ‘remarkable’ regeneration of tiny blood vessels in the lung
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April 18,
2023 -
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Molecule triggered by running could help with stroke recovery
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March 23,
2023 -
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First patient treated in world-first cell therapy trial to heal the lungs of preterm babies
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March 16,
2023 -
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Meet Dr. Manoj Lalu, the clinician-scientist bringing lab discoveries to patients every day
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March 9,
2023 -
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Prenatal exposure to low doses of methylmercury causes autism-like behaviors in mice
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March 1,
2023 -
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‘Cord blood cells are priceless for us’
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February 28,
2023 -
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Study could lead to new treatments for pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure
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February 16,
2023 -
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How a chronic lung disease in preterm babies also affects the brain
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February 3,
2023 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 15 CIHR grants worth more than $8.4 million
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February 1,
2023 -
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ELEVATE seed grants to help researchers at The Ottawa Hospital develop better treatments and improve patient care
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January 19,
2023 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital co-lead $39M Accelerating Clinical Trials (ACT) Consortium
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January 19,
2023 -
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Clinical trial will test promising cell therapy for septic shock
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2022
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November 2,
2022 -
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Huge hope for our smallest patients
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September 14,
2022 -
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Soccer skills and stem cell science- Meet Dr. Bernard Thébaud
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August 4,
2022 -
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Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound, awakens stem cells to repair damaged muscle
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July 27,
2022 -
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“Dream team” of researchers tackles leading cause of vision loss
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July 21,
2022 -
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Lab-grown “mini-kidneys” unlock secrets of a rare disease
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July 20,
2022 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 19 CIHR grants worth more than $12 million
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July 13,
2022 -
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Whole-body approach needed to treat neuromuscular disease SMA
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June 22,
2022 -
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Dr. Michael Rudnicki admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Society
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June 17,
2022 -
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First made-in-Canada CAR-T cell therapy for cancer shows promise in clinical trial
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June 7,
2022 -
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Do changes in brain metabolism play a role in autism? Prestigious grant to help researchers find out
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May 12,
2022 -
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Ottawa Hospital researchers awarded $1.85M from Stem Cell Network
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April 28,
2022 -
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Cancer cells break their own DNA to buy time to repair radiation damage
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April 25,
2022 -
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Meet brain and eye researcher Dr. Pierre Mattar
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April 4,
2022 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded five grants for high risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research
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March 30,
2022 -
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Nano therapy for micro-preemies protects lungs, brain in lab study
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March 9,
2022 -
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Research on brain blood vessels could lead to new treatments for brain diseases
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February 17,
2022 -
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Tiny particles hold promise for treating acute and chronic lung disease
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January 6,
2022 -
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Study explores patient engagement in lab research
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2021
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November 19,
2021 -
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Medicine’s future: living drugs
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November 15,
2021 -
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From baseball stats wiz to game-changing epigenetic scientist
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November 12,
2021 -
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Supercharging stem cells
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November 4,
2021 -
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Virtual care with remote monitoring catches drug errors and reduces patient pain
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September 15,
2021 -
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$2.4 M grant to help researchers develop gene and cell therapies for a leading cause of blindness
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August 13,
2021 -
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Nothing about me, without me: Engaging patients in clinical trials
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August 10,
2021 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded eight grants worth $5 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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June 2,
2021 -
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Research unravels links between fasting, lifespan and muscle stem cells
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May 31,
2021 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded three grants for high risk, high reward and interdisciplinary research
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May 29,
2021 -
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New mouse model could help with the development of treatments for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
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May 25,
2021 -
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Biotherapeutics: the future of medicine
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May 12,
2021 -
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Stem cells go ‘all in’ to repair damaged muscles
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April 30,
2021 -
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Beyond the brain: how autism impacts the body
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April 28,
2021 -
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“Cell atlas” could shine light on lung problems in adults and premature babies
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April 22,
2021 -
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Experts on call: Stem cells, gene therapy and biotherapeutics
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April 13,
2021 -
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Grateful COVID-19 patient gives back by participating in research
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April 5,
2021 -
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Translational research grant could help to develop new immunotherapies for leukemia
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March 12,
2021 -
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The rise of point-of-care cell manufacturing
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March 10,
2021 -
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 17 CIHR grants worth $7.5 million
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February 25,
2021 -
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One small step for blood cancer patients, one giant step for Canadian cancer patients of all stripes
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February 1,
2021 -
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Experimental stem cell therapy a potential weapon against COVID-19
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February 1,
2021 -
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$1M investment fuels development of new therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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January 27,
2021 -
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Can a diabetes drug help repair damaged nerve insulation? Mouse study shows it might.
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2020
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November 6,
2020 -
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Blueprint Excelerator helps move discoveries from the bench to the bedside
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November 6,
2020 -
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$1M grant to support manufacturing of COVID-19 treatments and vaccines at The Ottawa Hospital and uOttawa
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October 26,
2020 -
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Gene therapy for deadly newborn lung disease shows promise in mice
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September 22,
2020 -
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The Ottawa Hospital and uOttawa launch new cancer immunotherapy research projects with funding from BioCanRx
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September 7,
2020 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded six CIHR grants worth $2.6 million
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July 13,
2020 -
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Vascular development may be at risk in autism
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July 10,
2020 -
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Innovative clinical trial design breathes life into potential cell therapy for lung disease in preterm babies
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June 25,
2020 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded $4.7 million for COVID-19 research from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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June 12,
2020 -
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TOHAMO awards $1.2M for COVID-19 research projects
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June 10,
2020 -
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Can virtual care after surgery reduce patient returns to hospital? Research study now open in Ottawa
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June 8,
2020 -
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Using lab-grown human tissues to identify possible treatments
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June 4,
2020 -
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Creating a new mouse model to study COVID-19 lung disease
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June 4,
2020 -
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Studying the immune response of COVID-19 patients in the ICU
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June 4,
2020 -
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New mouse model to reveal insights into mild spinal muscular atrophy
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June 4,
2020 -
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Diabetes drug corrects some symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease in mice
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June 3,
2020 -
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New Frontiers in Research Fund supports trailblazing research on autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s
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May 28,
2020 -
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Experimental Stem Cell Therapy a Potential Weapon in COVID-19 Fight
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May 21,
2020 -
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COVID-19 research on cell therapy, drug screening and marginalized populations funded through Ontario’s Rapid Research Fund
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May 14,
2020 -
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Mysteries of cell fate unlocked with new measurement and modeling techniques
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May 8,
2020 -
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COVID-19 research moving at ‘lightning speed’, thanks to generous community support
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April 29,
2020 -
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Dr. Michael Rudnicki elected into the Royal Society
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April 29,
2020 -
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Researchers use lab-grown human tissues to understand secrets of COVID-19 infection, identify possible treatments
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April 23,
2020 -
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Harnessing stem cells and regenerative medicine to fight COVID-19
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April 2,
2020 -
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Researchers join the fight against COVID-19
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March 4,
2020 -
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Stem cells may heal lungs of premature babies
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March 2,
2020 -
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Could umbilical cord cell therapy help premature babies? Dr. Bernard Thébaud awarded $638,000 from Stem Cell Network for clinical trial
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February 19,
2020 -
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Cell therapy for premature babies: new lab study suggests wider treatment window may be possible
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February 14,
2020 -
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New neuromuscular network brings patients, scientists and clinicians together
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February 3,
2020 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded nine grants worth $5.6 million from Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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January 15,
2020 -
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To help protect research, experts agree on a definition of predatory publishing
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January 15,
2020 -
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New method can help labs around the world grow stem cells more efficiently
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January 10,
2020 -
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Nothing to sniff at: Screening platform identifies drugs that could fight the common cold
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2019
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November 13,
2019 -
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Researchers awarded $1.6M to improve care for cardiovascular disease
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October 22,
2019 -
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How does a stem cell know what to be when it grows up?
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October 2,
2019 -
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Researchers reveal the circuitry regulating muscle stem cell function
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September 27,
2019 -
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Ottawa a “hotbed of patient partnerships in research”
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September 13,
2019 -
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A Canadian First: Ottawa orthopaedic researchers win top clinical research award three years running
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September 10,
2019 -
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Findings could improve quality of life for people with spinal muscular atrophy
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August 14,
2019 -
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The promise of CAR-T therapy for cancer: meta-analysis shows the big picture
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July 26,
2019 -
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded 13 grants worth $11.2 million from Canadian Institutes of Health Research
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May 29,
2019 -
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Researchers get $745,000 boost from NSERC
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May 17,
2019 -
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$950,000 to help develop stem cell treatments for septic shock, lung injury and muscle degeneration
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May 1,
2019 -
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Precision medicine approach for leukemia awarded $1.5M
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April 24,
2019 -
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Scientist investigates how two gene mutations contribute to autism
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March 29,
2019 -
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Breakthrough reveals how a stem cell decides between two fates
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March 22,
2019 -
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Clinicians at The Ottawa Hospital launch 14 innovative projects to improve health-care delivery, thanks to funding from TOHAMO and The Ottawa Hospital’s Research Institute
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March 15,
2019 -
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3D gel helps researchers find potential drugs for lung cancer, other diseases
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March 1,
2019 -
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Patients and clinical trial experts key to upcoming made-in-Canada CAR-T clinical trial
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February 14,
2019 -
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Researchers to advance science and improve health with new CIHR funding
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January 31,
2019 -
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Discovery points to innovative new way to treat Duchenne muscular dystrophy
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January 30,
2019 -
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Research shows how good heart growth turns bad
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2018
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October 23,
2018 -
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Dr. William Stanford has been named The Ottawa Hospital’s Chrétien Researcher of the Year for his work on blood cancer and other diseases
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October 22,
2018 -
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New drug combination destroys chemo-resistant blood cancer
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October 10,
2018 -
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Brain Health Awareness Week: October 15-19
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September 25,
2018 -
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Trainee receives Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Award
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August 30,
2018 -
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Could leaky blood vessels be a target for treating migraines? Study opens up promising new area of research
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August 22,
2018 -
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Chaos in the nucleus: research on eye cells could provide insight into degenerative diseases
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August 8,
2018 -
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Diabetes drug could enhance stem cell treatment for stroke
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July 20,
2018 -
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$1.7 million to advance research on colon cancer, brain development, kidney disease and severe fluid loss
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June 7,
2018 -
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Top Research Papers from The Ottawa Hospital 2015-2017
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May 30,
2018 -
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Patent brings possible new heart failure treatment closer to reality
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May 30,
2018 -
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Stem cell researchers tackle muscle weakness in older people
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April 30,
2018 -
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Experimental stem cell therapy tested for rare lung disease
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2017
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June 23,
2017 -
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Rehabilitation researchers win national awards for work on stem cells, mobility
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2016
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April 12,
2016 -
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Ottawa researchers shine in SPOR funding announcement
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