David Cook

David Cook

Scientist at Ottawa Hospital Research Institute · Assistant Professor, University of Ottawa

My lab uses genomics to tackle the most pressing challenges in gynecologic health—from understanding why ovarian cancers resist treatment, to developing better diagnostics for endometriosis. We combine single-cell and spatial technologies with clinical partnerships to translate discoveries into improved care for patients.

Recent Highlights

  • 2025 — Launched the Ottawa GynePath Biobank at The Ottawa Hospital with Dr. Sony Singh
  • 2025 — Awarded the John Charles Polanyi Prize in Physiology or Medicine
  • 2025 — Spatial Touchstone project published in Nature Biotechnology to establish best practices for imaging-based spatial transcriptomics
  • 2024 — Established independent research lab at OHRI