About ARCHIMEDES
ARCHIMEDES is flexible by design. Data on ARCHIMEDES is presently shared through two tiers Controlled Access and Open Access:
- Open Access, meaning data can freely be available to anyone to explore and use, no account required
- Controlled Access, which is secure, restricted data sharing for qualified researchers who meet privacy, ethical, and approval requirements.
- Data released in Registered Access will be available for ARCHIMEDES users in the next phase of the platform development. Data released in Registered Access data refers to data that is accessible to vetted users who are registered within ARCHIMEDES and undergo an approval.
All data hosted on the platform are de-identified and/or coded by the research team prior to uploading.
ARCHIMEDES also offers a robust informatics infrastructure that provides access to curated and federated health data through an open-access repository, alongside advanced predictive analytics capabilities. Together, these features make ARCHIMEDES a powerful and secure environment for health data discovery, integration, and analysis.
The ARCHIMEDES Ethics and Data Governance Framework outline the tools and practices that enable the responsible contribution and dissemination of health data through ARCHIMEDES and the necessary steps to ensure responsible, ethical, and transparent data use. To learn more about how data is governed and accessed on the platform, visit our Data Governance page.
If you are from a designated institution or a researcher interested in depositing data, sharing datasets, or getting started with ARCHIMEDES, you can Get Started here.
Our Vision
Our vision is to transform the Canadian health data landscape by building a bilingual national platform for the curation, federation and reuse of multi-modal health data. ARCHIMEDES empowers users with secure, flexible access to high fidelity health data to foster collaboration, discovery and innovation for the health of Canadians.
Our Core Values
ARCHIMEDES is grounded in a commitment to collaboration, integrity, and responsible data stewardship. We actively promote interdisciplinary partnerships within Canada and internationally to advance impactful health research. Privacy, confidentiality, and security are embedded across all aspects of our governance and platform development, ensuring data are managed and shared responsibly. We uphold the highest standards of ethical and research integrity in data acquisition, management, analytics, and reuse. Guided by the principles of open science and equity, ARCHIMEDES supports transparency and broad access to research outputs to enable equitable participation and reuse. We also prioritize education and capacity building by providing training and resources that encourage robust, ethical research, data management, and transparent data sharing practices.
Leadership Team
Dr. Jodi Edwards, PhD
Co-Chair
Dr. Jodi Edwards is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa and the Director of the Brain and Heart Nexus Research Program at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). A leading cardiovascular epidemiologist, her research focuses on the intersection of heart and brain health, developing predictive models and innovative neuromodulation therapies to improve patient recovery. She is a highly decorated investigator who leads several major national research programs and clinical trial platforms.
Dr. Kelly Cobey, PhD
Co-Chair
Dr. Kelly Cobey is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa and a Scientist at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, where she leads the Metaresearch and Open Science Program. Her work focuses on improving how scientific research is conducted, reported, and evaluated to ensure transparency and integrity. Dr. Cobey holds numerous leadership positions with national and international organizations, such as the DORA (Declaration on Research Assessment) Advisory Board, and consults for agencies like the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Dr. Alan Evans, PhD
Co-PI
Dr. Alan Evans is a Distinguished James McGill Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University and a researcher at The Neuro's McConnell Brain Imaging Centre. A world leader in neuroimaging and neuroinformatics, he pioneered the use of 3D multi-modal brain imaging. He leads major national and international initiatives, including the Canadian Open Neuroscience Platform (CONP) and McGill's "Healthy Brains for Healthy Lives" project. Dr. Evans is a highly decorated scientist, recognized with the Killam Prize and ranked among the world's most influential brain scientists by Science magazine.
Dr. Peter Liu, MD, FRCPC
Co-PI
Dr. Peter Liu is the Scientific Director of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. A cardiologist trained at the University of Toronto and Harvard Medical School, he is a renowned leader in developing national and international research strategies. In his previous roles, including as Scientific Director at CIHR, he launched major collaborative networks in imaging and clinical trials. Dr. Liu has been recognized with numerous prestigious honours, including the Order of Ontario and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.
Our Partners and Funders
ARCHIMEDES collaborates with leading institutions to advance health research. Our partners provide expertise, data, and tools to drive innovation and accelerate scientific discovery.
This platform is funded by Canada First Research Excellence Fund for the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (CFREF-2022-00007).
