Ontario’s life sciences capacity is being strengthened through the University of Ottawa’s new wet lab under the Advanced Medical Research Centre, which will expand research infrastructure and foster collaboration between scientists, clinicians, and industry partners to accelerate the development of made-in-Ottawa health innovations.
Focused on enabling the discovery of life-saving therapies, the space will bring together researchers, core facilities, and biomanufacturing expertise under one roof. It aims to offer the specialized environment required for pre-clinical research – enabling teams to test, refine, and scale new diagnostics and therapeutics. Wet labs play a critical role in advancing pre-clinical research, yet access to such specialized spaces has been limited across the region – the new facility will help directly address this gap, fostering collaboration and supporting the development of Ontario-made medical breakthroughs.
By improving access to shared facilities and expertise, the space will help accelerate innovation, expand training opportunities, and drive economic growth while attracting investment and improving patient care through cutting-edge research.
For more information, visit the University of Ottawa.
