Our Team

Led by Jess Fiedorowicz, MD, PhD

About

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.

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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Meet the Team

Sara Siddiqi

PhD CANDIDATE
Sara Siddiqi is a PhD Candidate in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa and Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. She is supervised by Dr. Jess Fiedorowicz and Dr. Ian Colman, and her research interests include investigating the relationship between mental disorders and cardiovascular disease risk. She hopes to work at the interface of medicine and research, conducting translational research. She is an avid EDI advocate, and outside of school she enjoys baking and finding hiking trails!
Simone Rusu

MEDICAL STUDENT
Simone Rusu is a medical student at the University of Ottawa. She completed her Honours Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and molecular genetics at the University of Toronto. Her research currently focuses on investigating the correlation between various mood states in bipolar disorder and suicide risks.
Aria Wills

GRADUATE STUDENT
Aria Wills is a graduate student studying Epidemiology at the University of Ottawa. She completed her HBSc in Human Biology and Psychology at the University of Toronto. Aria is passionate about understanding and improving the quality of life and care for marginalized and underserved populations, and she looks forward to continuing this pursuit with her thesis focused on the end of life for individuals with schizophrenia.
Samuel Tiukuvaara

GRADUATE STUDENT
Samuel Tiukuvaara is a MSc Epidemiology student at the University of Ottawa researching how schizophrenia may impact the needs and outcomes of individuals living in long-term care homes. Outside of this, this Samuel is also an avid rock climber and enjoys cooking.
Jessica Yu

CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Jessica Yu is a Clinical Research Assistant at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. She recently completed her MSc in Experimental Medicine at McGill University which focused on the impact of sleep disturbances in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Jessica currently works on studies related to bipolar disorder.
Joseph Burns

CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR
Joe Burns is a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Joe comes to the lab with expertise in gender equity, wellness, and global health. Joe has a keen interest in improving access to mental health care. He currently works on projects related treating bipolar disorder and implementing suicide prevention initiatives.
Ella Blondin

CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Ella Blondin is a Clinical Research Assistant at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. She has a background in mental health research and recently completed her bachelor's degree in psychology at Queen's University. Ella is passionate about mental health advocacy and increasing the accessibility of support resources. Outside of work she enjoys reading, creative writing, and running.