Ottawa Medical AI Research Institute (OMARI)
Research priorities
Knowledge sharing and publications
OMARI regularly disseminates insights through newsletters, articles, and research updates that help clinicians, policymakers, and researchers stay informed about emerging trends in medical AI. These communications highlight new developments such as pathways from AI research to medical device software, updates on innovation programs, event summaries, and discussions of regulatory considerations. By providing clear, accessible updates, OMARI strengthens the knowledge network around ethical and effective deployment of AI in healthcare.
Training and talent development
To prepare the next generation of medical AI leaders, OMARI offers specialized training opportunities for graduate students, clinicians, and researchers. These learning pathways include education on AI tools, data methods, ethics, and responsible innovation practices. By supporting both technical and ethical skill development, the institute ensures that the future of medical AI is shaped by well‑equipped professionals capable of delivering safe and meaningful improvements to patient care.
Tools, data and research resources
OMARI expands access to high‑quality research tools and datasets to help accelerate medical AI development. Among its key resources is the ARCHIMEDES platform, which provides secure access to multimodal brain‑heart datasets, analytics tools, and high‑performance computing to support collaborative health research. These resources help teams design, test, and implement AI systems while meeting national standards for data sharing, privacy, and scientific rigor. Through such platforms and curated tools, OMARI enables researchers to move more efficiently from concept to real‑world impact.