Evolution of The Institute
Ronald G. Worton has led the OHRI as CEO and Scientific Director since it was established in 2001 following the merger of three Ottawa hospitals. Since then, external funding from grants and contracts has increased from $30 million to $54 million Canadian (2004/5 fiscal year). As of February 2006, OHRI facilities include 160,000 square feet (15,000 m2) of dedicated basic and clinical research space at The Ottawa Hospital. Construction currently underway will add another 75,000 square feet (7,000 m2) for research on vision, kidney disease research, stem cell therapy, and gene therapy.
In 2007, Duncan Stewart, formerly Chief Cardiologist of St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto and Director of Cardiology of University of Toronto, took over as CEO and Scientific Director after the retirement of Ronald Worton. Dr. Stewart's interests lie in translational research, which involves bringing therapeutic strategies developed in the lab, to reality at the bedside.
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