Gallery: OBJ Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation

Local health innovation sector leaders gathered on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa for OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation. Back row (standing) left to right: Caroline Cao of University of Ottawa, Jeff Smirle of Capital Bioventures, Maura Campbell of Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization, Eric Lee of Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre (OHRI), Ken Lawless, Anirudh Kumar of CarMa Institute, Ryan Philipe of the Ottawa Health and Life Sciences Innovation Hub, Rebecca Auer of Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Nancy White of Calian Group Inc, Emily Jamieson of CHEO Foundation, and Michael Curran of Ottawa Business Journal. Front row (sitting) left to right: Derrick Gibbings of University of Ottawa, Kama Szereszewski of Momentum AIR, Jean-Simon Diallo of Virica Biotech, Rob Beanlands of uOttawa Heart Institute Foundation, Jason Berman of CHEO Research Institute, and Kyle Biggar of Nuvobio.
Local health innovation sector leaders gathered on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa for OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation. Back row (standing) left to right: Caroline Cao of University of Ottawa, Jeff Smirle of Capital Bioventures, Maura Campbell of Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization, Eric Lee of Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre (OHRI), Ken Lawless, Anirudh Kumar of CarMa Institute, Ryan Philipe of the Ottawa Health and Life Sciences Innovation Hub, Rebecca Auer of Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Nancy White of Calian Group Inc, Emily Jamieson of CHEO Foundation, and Michael Curran of Ottawa Business Journal. Front row (sitting) left to right: Derrick Gibbings of University of Ottawa, Kama Szereszewski of Momentum AIR, Jean-Simon Diallo of Virica Biotech, Rob Beanlands of uOttawa Heart Institute Foundation, Jason Berman of CHEO Research Institute, and Kyle Biggar of Nuvobio.

Event Date: 03/27/2026
Organizer: Ottawa Business Journal

Major healthcare and health innovation executives in Ottawa came together last week, Mar. 27, 2026, at Invest Ottawa to discuss all things shaping how the sector is innovating for economic growth.

Co-moderated by Michael Curran and Phil Gaudreau, the roundtable brought together perspectives from across the industry, from research and educational institutions to the private and public players steering transformations in the industry. The discussion explored existing barriers to growth, the landscape for investment, and the unique position our capital is in for accelerating innovation.

With the support of lead partner, CHEO Foundation, the roundtable discussion will serve as the foundation for Ottawa Business Journals Executive Report on Health Innovation, to be launched this summer in the June issue of OBJ’s flagship magazine.

Discover opportunities to feature your company in the report.

Ken Lawless, life sciences industry advocate, speaking at OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa.
Emily Jamieson of the CHEO Foundation speaking at OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa.
Rob Beanlands of University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation speaking at OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa.
Maura Campbell of Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization speaking at OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa.
Anirudh Kumar of CarMa Institute speaking at OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa.
Nancy White of Calian Group speaking at OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa.
Caroline Cao of University of Ottawa Faculty of Engineering speaking at OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa.
Rebecca Auer of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute at OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa.
Health innovation sector executives and leaders discussing at OBJ’s Executive Roundtable on Health Innovation on Mar. 27, 2026 at Invest Ottawa.

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