Past events
Research briefing on improving cancer care through better biomarker testing
On May 27, 2025, leading cancer experts and researchers joined together for a virtual briefing on a groundbreaking national study that highlights major gaps and opportunities in biomarker testing for non-small cell lung cancer across Canada.
The new study, published in JTO Clinical and Research Reports, was developed through the Canadian Pathology Quality Assurance end-to-end quality assurance program. Led by the Advanced Diagnostics team at Osler, the research reveals wide disparities in testing timelines and quality, with real consequences for patient care and equity.
Celebrate Research Week
Celebrate Research Week is a cornerstone annual event for the ORIHI. In 2024, Celebrate Research Week marked the formal launch of the institute. Held from November 18-22, 2024, the week-long celebration provided an opportunity to showcase and advance research and innovation in our region. Throughout Celebrate Research Week, the focus was on emphasizing excellence in innovation, recognizing local achievements in research and welcoming the community to engage with research in many different ways.
The event featured banner drops at each of Osler’s hospital sites, with an official proclamation by the City of Brampton. Mayor Patrick Brown participated in the proclamation at Brampton Civic Hospital, where he was joined by many community health and academic partners. The Indigenous Primary Healthcare Council opened the official launch event with remarks.
The launch of ORIHI builds on over a decade of Osler’s leading-edge healthcare research and innovation, which now positions the institute as a focus for research, education and collaboration across sectors, and will help to inspire innovative solutions for the health of our communities.
The week included more than 20 sessions, including thought-provoking panel discussions, interactive exhibits, a research fair, and other events. Over 1,100 people attended in person, with hundreds more joining online over the five-day celebration.
We are grateful for the collaboration with more than 25 partner groups and organizations, including the City of Brampton, Toronto Metropolitan University, Sheridan College, Brampton VentureZone, Ontario Medical Association, the Indigenous Primary Health Council and many more.
Watch the full video playlist of Celebrate Research Week talks and panel sessions:
Virtual Speaker Series
Our virtual speaker series was designed to engage the community, share information and foster discussions on various aspects of health care innovation and research. The series featured a lineup of interactive sessions led by experts in the field and provided a platform for participants to learn about the goals and objectives of ORIHI.
Shaping ethics in health care |
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Host: Patchen Barss, Science Journalist Learn about the unique role of Osler's Ethics Research team. |
Advancing personalized cancer treatments through molecular genetic pathology |
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Researcher: Dr. Brandon Sheffield Learn about enhancing cancer care with improved biomarker proficiency testing. |
Engaging community hospitals in research |
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Keynote: Dr. Alexandra Binnie Learn about extending clinical research to benefit communities. |
