Dr. Daniel McIsaacTwo researchers from The Ottawa Hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa received Early Researcher Awards from the Ontario Research Fund.
Dr. Daniel McIsaac was awarded $150,000 for a multidisciplinary approach to improve surgical outcomes for older people with frailty. Frailty is a combination of chronic conditions and reduced physical and mental health that makes people more vulnerable after surgery. About 40 percent of individuals aged 65 and over live with frailty.
Dr. Tiago Mestre was awarded $150,000 to help set the stage for the implementation of a patient-centered approach to Parkinson’s Disease care in Ontario. This new model aims to shift care delivery from outpatient clinics to home-based and community-centered health care. It includes personalized care plans and tools that empower individuals with Parkinson’s as the owners of their health.
Dr. Tiago Mestre
These awards are made possible thanks to $50,000 in matching funds from generous donations to The Ottawa Hospital.
The Ottawa Hospital: Inspired by research. Driven by compassion
The Ottawa Hospital is one of Canada’s largest learning and research hospitals with over 1,100 beds, approximately 12,000 staff and an annual budget of over $1.2 billion. Our focus on research and learning helps us develop new and innovative ways to treat patients and improve care. As a multi-campus hospital, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region, but our techniques and research discoveries are adopted around the world. We engage the community at all levels to support our vision for better patient care. See www.ohri.ca for more information about research at The Ottawa Hospital.
University of Ottawa: —A crossroads of cultures and ideas
The University of Ottawa is home to over 50,000 students, faculty and staff, who live, work and study in both French and English. Our campus is a crossroads of cultures and ideas, where bold minds come together to inspire game-changing ideas. We are one of Canada’s top 10 research universities—our professors and researchers explore new approaches to today’s challenges. One of a handful of Canadian universities ranked among the top 200 in the world, we attract exceptional thinkers and welcome diverse perspectives from across the globe. www.uottawa.ca
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