The OIRM Council is a working management council who oversees the day-to-day running and strategic planning of the OIRM. It has representatives from the major active centres across the province.
Sandra Donaldson
Ontario Institute for Regenerative Medicine
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Kristin Hope
McMaster Stem Cell and Cancer Research Institute
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Michael May
Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine
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The OIRM’s External Advisory Board (EAB) is composed of world-class experts in stem cell and regenerative medicine science.
President and Scientific Director, OIRM
Duncan Stewart
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
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OIRM’s governance model currently encompasses a Board of Directors, External Advisory Board and OIRM Council. The expertise of these board and council members provides strategic leadership as OIRM continues to launch its investments and initiatives.