Algonquin College and The Ottawa Hospital are expanding their collaboration on health research, innovation and training with the opening of "The Ottawa Hospital at Algonquin College". The newly renovated space - located within part of Algonquin's Applied Research and Innovation facilities - will serve as a hub for collaboration, particularly in digital and mobile health (mHealth).
The Ottawa Hospital mHealth Lab, led by Dr. Kumanan Wilson, recently moved into the space in Algonquin's F building. The 22-member team began collaborating with Algonquin in 2016 on an alien zombie-themed digital comic book to encourage immunization. New collaborations are continuing to use mobile and digital technologies to improve health.
The lab will offer hands-on research opportunities for students and plans to launch an educational speaker series at Algonquin in the fall.
"The Ottawa Hospital at Algonquin College" space will be celebrated at an event on Wednesday, April 18; senior members of both institutions will attend, including Dr. Jack Kitts, CEO, The Ottawa Hospital and Cheryl Jensen, President, Algonquin College. Media are invited to attend.
mHealth is just one area of collaboration between Algonquin and The Ottawa Hospital. Other areas include clinical trials, biotherapeutics manufacturing, multimedia design and nursing. In 2017, the two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding to embark on a unique partnership in various areas of health research, innovation and training.
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