Seminars & Events

Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 13:00-14:00
The Core Facilities and Platforms Program presents
Uncover Cellular Heterogeneity with Multi-omics Approaches for Single Cell Analysis
Speaker: Harlin Jyhont
Singe Cell Specialist at Singleton Biotechnologies
Location: Webinar

Singleron Biotechnologies cordially invites you to our upcoming webinar on Single Cell Sequencing, in collaboration with Stemcore Laboratories, a core facility of the University of Ottawa. 

Join us as we delve into the latest single cell sequencing technology advancements, and their ability to provide additional depth to your single cell data. 

In this webinar we''ll explore: 

– An overview of the Singleron Technology 

– Getting started with our multi-omics kits 

- In Focus: DynaSCOPE® 

Understand how gene expression changes over time or in response to different conditions with our dedicated single cell kit. 

Join our free online webinar and discover the full potential of single cell sequencing in your research.

Date: Tuesday, May 20th, 2025

Time: 1:00 PM EDT/ 7PM CET

Location: Online via Zoom

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kFFtlaRxTaekzEZ3hKNgSg

 
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 13:00-14:00
The Neuroscience Program presents
Harnessing the MIR-145 Knockdown to Prevent Degeneration and Enhance Repair in Multiple Sclerosis
Speaker: Rashmi Kothary, PhD
Deputy Scientific Director
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Professor, Departments of Medicine, CMM, and BMI,
University of Ottawa
Location: Hybrid In Person RGN Room 3248 and ZOOM
Please contact Nancy MacDonald at nmacdonald@toh.ca for the link
Hosted by Dr. Giulia Fadda
 
Learning Objectives
1.To understand the challenges of developing regenerative therapies
for MS
2.To discuss the potential inhibitory effect of a microRNA at MS lesion
sites
3.To discuss whether targeting miR-145 is a valid therapeutic strategy
for MS
Tuesday, May 27, 2025, 15:00-16:00
The Health AI and Data Science (HAD) Program presents
TBD
Speaker: TBD
TBD
Location: Virtual via MS Teams. Meeting ID: TBD | Passcode: TBD

Please contact Emma Brown at emmabrown1@ohri.ca if you would like the meeting link.

NOTE: If you would like to be added to the HAD - Health AI and Data Science team on MS Teams (including the HAD JC seminar mailing list), please join the team using code: owfh55e. If you are external to TOH/OHRI and would like to be added, please email Emma Brown at emmabrown1@ohri.ca.

TBD
Monday, June 02, 2025, 15:30-16:30
The OHRI Seminar Series Program presents
TBD
Speaker: Dr. Albert Wu
Location: TOH General Campus, CCW5th Floor Room 5225
Hosted by Dr. William Stanford 
Monday, June 09, 2025, 15:30-16:30
The OHRI Seminar Series Program presents
TBD
Speaker: Dr. Dongsheng Cai
Location: TOH General Campus CCW5th Floor Room 5225
Hosted by Dr. Hsiao-Huei Chen 
Monday, June 16, 2025, 15:30-16:30
The OHRI Seminar Series Program presents
"Using Stem Cells to Explore the Genetics Underlying Brain Disease."
Speaker: Dr. Kristen Brennand
Location: TOH General Campus CCW5th Floor Room 5225
Hosted by Dr. Michael Rudnicki 
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 7:30-17:30
The Brain-Heart Interconnectome Program presents
Brain-Heart Interconnectome Summer School 2025
Speaker: Registration is now Open!
Program coming soon!
Location: University of Ottawa - Faculty of Social Sciences

Registration and Abstract Submission Form: Brain-Heart Interconnectome Summer School | Registration Survey

The BHI is pleased to be offering a free 2-day program for cardiovascular and brain research trainees across Canada. This program is designed to learn the latest concepts in brain-heart research and related areas and provide a venue for trainees to network with peers and faculty.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Transdisciplinary Brain-Heart Research
  • Innovation and Commercialization
  • Application of AI in brain-heart research
  • Career Pathways and Development
  • Trainee Presentations and Workshops

For more info:  bhi.events@uottawa.ca
Monday, September 22, 2025, 15:30-16:30
The OHRI Seminar Series Program presents
"Insights into Immune Dysfunction in Endometriosis"
Speaker: Dr. Chandrakant Tayade
Location: TOH General Campus CCW5th Floor Room 5225
Hosted by Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden 

Please note that OHRI seminars are open to all members of OHRI and partner institutions. Members of the general public are asked to contact the communications office (jganton@ohri.ca) for more information about the research presented at OHRI seminars.