Dedicated to reducing the burden of bipolar and related disorders through advocacy and research

FIEDO LAB

The Fiedo Lab, led by Jess G. Fiedorowicz, MD, PhD is based out of the Department of Mental Health at The Ottawa Hospital and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.

Our research program focuses on the morbidity and mortality in bipolar disorder, particularly as it relates to cardiovascular disease and suicide.

Our Pillars

Scientific Rigor and Reproducibility

We are committed to the highest standards of scientific integrity, prioritizing reproducibility through careful design, pre-defined analysis plans and minimizing potential for bias.
Engagement With Lived Experience

We value the insights of those affected by bipolar and related disorders and integrate the perspectives of individuals with lived experience and their families into every stage of our research.
Practice-Changing Research

Aligned with the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute’s strategic research priority, we aim to bridge science and practice, ensuring that our findings have the potential to drive meaningful changes in clinical care for bipolar and related disorders.
Integrity, Diversity, and Ethical Responsibility

We uphold rigorous ethical standards, valuing diversity and inclusivity in all aspects of our research. Our work respects and promotes the well-being, autonomy, and dignity of individuals from all backgrounds.
Collaboration and Community Engagement

Recognizing the power of teamwork, we actively collaborate with patients, healthcare professionals, and communities to create a comprehensive approach to mental health.

Our Research

Our research explores bipolar disorder morbidity and mortality, circadian rhythms and seasonality, obesity and metabolic syndrome, inflammation, and treatment adverse effects/disparities. We do this using a variety of quantitative research methods, including clinical trials, longitudinal designs, vascular physiology, and neurobiology.

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Jess G. Fiedorowicz, MD, PhD

250+ Publications
175+ Peer-Reviewed Publications

Head and Chief - Department of Mental Health at The Ottawa Hospital
Professor and Senior Research Chair - Adult Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa
Scientist - Neurosciences Program of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Adjunct Scientist - University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research at The Royal
Editor-in-Chief - Journal of Psychosomatic Research
Member - U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee
Member - Brain Mind Research Institute University of Ottawa

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Jess Fiedorowicz speaking to lab during meeting

University of Ottawa Psychiatry Research Day 2024

Trainees and staff presented at uOttawa Psychiatry Research Day on November 20:

Increasing access to perinatal mental healthcare for Ontario Health East parents and providers
Quality of Care and Health Outcomes for Nursing Home Reisdents with Serious Mental Illnesses: A Scoping Review
Metabolic and Inflammatory Abnormalities in Treatment-Resistant Depression: Prevalence and Clinical Implications
The Feasibility and Acceptability of Tinted Glasses for Mania: A Qualitative Analysis of the Ottawa Sunglasses at Night Study