Seminars & Events

Tuesday, April 02, 2024, 13:00-14:00
The Neuroscience Program presents
Intersection Between Lysosome Damage and Parkinson''s disease Risk"
Speaker: Shawn Ferguson, PhD
Associate Professor, Cell Biology and of
Neuroscience, Wu Tsai Institute, Yale University
Location: Hybrid In Person RGN Room 1421 and MS Teams Meeting
Please contact Nancy MacDonald at nmacdonald@toh.ca for the link

Dr. Michael Schlossmacher

Learning Objectives:

 

  1. Review current knowledge of Parkinson’s disease genetics
  2. Summarize understanding of roles played by endolysosomal pathway
    dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease.
  3. Demonstrate contributions of the LRRK2 protein in a pathway that
    responds to lysosome damage
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 11:30-13:00
The Bench, Biz, and Beyond Program presents
Session 5: Clinical Trials and Regulatory Pathway Insights
Speaker: TBD
TBD
Location: OHRI CCW 5th floor

Bench, Biz and Beyond: A Path to Commercialization

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute welcome you to the Bench, Biz and Beyond: A Path to Commercialization series

Session overview
Navigate the complex world of clinical trials and regulatory pathways in this informative session. Gain deeper insights into designing effective clinical trials understanding industry needs, understanding regulatory requirements, and determining the right regulatory path for your innovation. Learn when and how to initiate the regulatory process and explore key concepts of good practices (GxP) in your endeavors.

Registration on Eventbrite coming soon

For more information on the series, please visit: https://www.ottawaheart.ca/researchers/conferences-and-events/bench-biz-and-beyond-path-commercialization 

Monday, April 15, 2024, 15:30-16:30
The AI and Machine Learning Program presents
“Crosstalk between mTOR and estrogen receptor signaling”
Speaker: Dr. Marina Holz
PhD, MPH
Dean, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Professor, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Interim Chair, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Director, Women’s Institute for Science Entrepreneurship (WISE)
New York Medical College
Location: TOH General Campus CCW5th Floor Room #5225
Hosted by Dr. William Stanford 
Tuesday, April 16, 2024, 15:00-16:00
The Health AI and Data Science (HAD) Program presents
TBD
Speaker: TBD
Location: Virtual via MS Teams

Please contact Emma Brown at emmabrown1@ohri.ca for the meeting link.
Saturday, April 20, 2024, 9:00-17:00
The uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute Program presents
Enhancing Access to Care: Breaking Boundaries Together. Helping People with Neurological Conditions and their Care Partners Navigate the Health Care System
Speaker: The Hon. Lisa Raitt, P.C. Vice-Chair, Global Investment Banking CIBC Capital Markets and Megan O’Connell Ph.D., R.D. Psych
Learn from our keynote speakers, uOBMRI experts and community organizations
Full program available on our website.
Location: RA CENTRE, Clarke Room 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 7X7

Free Registration is required - Lunch is Provided

 

Join Us to:

  • Learn how to navigate the health care system if you are someone living with a neurodegenerative condition or a care partner.
  • Hear from experts who will outline what services are available in our community and how to navigate the system.
  • Liaise one-on-one with community organizations who can offer resources, solutions and guidance.

All event details including program and registration can be found here: 

www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/brain/events/enhancing-access-care

 

 

 

Monday, April 22, 2024, 15:30-16:30
The OHRI Seminar Series Program presents
"Regulation of Cardiac Ion Channels by Wnt Signalling"
Speaker: Dr. Wenbin Liang
MD, Ph.D
Scientist & Director, Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory, University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Associate Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Ottawa
Location: TOH General Campus CCW5th Floor Room #5225
Hosted by Dr. William Stanford 
Monday, April 29, 2024, 15:30-16:30
The OHRI Seminar Series Program presents
“Long non-coding RNAs in pluripotency, development and disease"
Speaker: Dr. Samar Hussein
Ph.D.
Professeur Agrégé / Associate Professor
Département de Biologie Moléculaire, Biochimie Médicale et Pathologie.
Axe Oncologie - CRCHU de Québec-Université Laval
Location: TOH General Campus CCW5th Floor Room #5225
Hosted by Dr. William Stanford
Monday, May 13, 2024, 15:30-16:30
The OHRI Seminar Series Program presents
TBD
Speaker: Dr. Katy Hsu
Location: TOH General Campus CCW5th Floor Room #5225
Hosted by Dr. Michele Ardolino 
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 9:00-13:00
The uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute Program presents
The Blood-Brain Barrier in Health and Disease Mini Symposium
Speaker: Chenghua Gu, PhD Professor of Neurobiology HHMI Investigator, Harvard Medical School
Join us to hear form Dr. Chenghua Gu keynote and local experts
Program available soon
Location: Roger Guindon Hall, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa
Room 2003

Registration is required and lunch will be provided - all details can be found here: 

www.uottawa.ca/research-innovation/brain/events/blood-brain-barrier-health-disease-mini-symposium

Join us to:

  • Hear from experts about the latest developments in cerebrovascular research.
  • Learn about the importance of the blood-brain barrier for brain and mind health.
  • Bridge basic and clinical sciences through applications centered around the blood-brain barrier as therapeutic target.
Monday, May 27, 2024, 15:30-16:30
The OHRI Seminar Series Program presents
TBD
Speaker: Dr. Amy Gillgrass
Location: TOH General Campus CCW5th Floor Room #5225
Hosted by Dr. Michele Ardolino
Thursday, June 06, 2024, 11:30-13:00
The Bench, Biz, and Beyond Program presents
Session 6: Putting it all Together – Building a Successful Company
Speaker: TBD
TBD
Location: Civic Campus
University of Ottawa Heart Institute - Foustanellas Auditorium

Bench, Biz and Beyond: A Path to Commercialization

The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa and the University of Ottawa Heart Institute welcome you to the Bench, Biz and Beyond: A Path to Commercialization series

Session overview
Discover the keys to building a thriving startup, particularly in the high-tech and biotech sectors. Understand the optimal timing for seeking external funding and learn practical strategies for accessing the necessary capital. This session brings together experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts who will share insights into fundraising, pitching, and securing the resources needed to take your startup to new heights.

Registration on Eventbrite coming soon

For more information on the series, please visit: https://www.ottawaheart.ca/researchers/conferences-and-events/bench-biz-and-beyond-path-commercialization 

Monday, September 23, 2024, 15:30-16:30
The OHRI Seminar Series Program presents
TBD
Speaker: Dr. Penney Gilbert
Location: TOH General Campus CCW5th Floor Room #5225
Hosted by Dr. William Stanford 
Monday, October 07, 2024, 15:30-16:30
The OHRI Seminar Series Program presents
TBD
Speaker: Dr. Aly Karson
Location: TOH General Campus CCW 5th Floor Room#5225
Hosted by Dr. William Stanford

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.