Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corp.

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation (UOHIRC) is the research and innovation arm of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Canada's premier cardiovascular center. The corporation oversees a vast research enterprise that integrates basic science, clinical research, and population health to advance the prevention and treatment of heart disease. UOHIRC is globally recognized for its leadership in cardiovascular imaging, particularly Positron Emission Tomography (PET), and its pioneering work in cardiac genetics and regenerative medicine. It manages numerous multi-center clinical trials and collaborates extensively with global pharmaceutical and medical device companies. The institute's mission is to translate laboratory discoveries into bedside treatments, significantly impacting cardiovascular care standards worldwide.