Research

Together, we’re leading research innovations to transform the future of healthcare.

IHPME offers the largest graduate programs in health services research, clinical epidemiology, and healthcare research in Canada. Approximately $22 million in research grants flows through the Institute each year, supporting a broad range of research at the individual, organizational, and systems levels.

Research at IHPME

Researchers at IHPME are addressing some of the most pressing issues in healthcare to find answers that matter.

Research and Initiatives

IHPME is directly involved in the development, leadership, and sustainability of several ongoing research activities. Learn about ongoing initiatives, connect with faculty, or find inspiration for your thesis projects with our research directory.

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Current Students Theses

Our current students theses directory showcases active research efforts taking place in the IHPME community.

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Past Student Theses

Our past student research directory showcases the scholarly work of the IHPME community.

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Helpful Resources

Research Ethics

The University of Toronto’s Human Research Ethics Unit oversees ethics in human research.

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Services for Researchers

The Office of Research is here to help you with funding searches, grant development, study design, coordination, and data analysis.

DLSPH Office of Research

Centre for Research & Innovation Support

The Centre for Research & Innovation Support provides researcher-centred, practical and coordinated support for researchers at UofT.

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My Research System

An online portal for research-related administrative and financial activities at the University of Toronto

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Need help with your Research?

IHPME has a liaison librarian who may be consulted for a range of services to support teaching and research:

  • Research consultations for faculty and graduate students
  • Curriculum related instruction
  • Course-customization of Quercus “Library Resource” pages
  • Tailored research guides for courses or programs
  • Collection requests and suggestions
  • Questions or suggestions about library and information technology services

Librarian Info

Our librarian’s name and contact information can be found under “Health Policy, Management, Evaluation, and Economics”: 

Faculty liaison librarians

Research News

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Dr. Lauren Lapointe-Shaw and IHPME Researchers Show Patients See the Bigger Picture in Hospital Care

August 6, 2026

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IHPME Team Co-Creates Arts-Based Report on Indigenous Heart Health in Northern Ontario

July 27, 2026

Research

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IHPME Researchers Secure Federal Funding Support For New Health Research Initiatives

June 9, 2026

Faculty / Research

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Upcoming Events

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Discrete Choice Experiments One-Day Workshop

Sep
2

Sep 2, 2026 from 9am-3:30pm (EDT)

SickKids Research Institute, 686 Bay St. Toronto, PGCRL Event Room 2A and 2B

External Event

Event Details
Promotional graphic for a CQuIPS (Centre for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety) workshop. The design features a light grey background with a subtle network-pattern graphic on the left side and the CQuIPS logo at the top. Large blue text reads “Quality Improvement Fundamentals,” with “Two-part workshop” in teal below. Workshop dates and times are listed as September 21, 2026 (12:30-3:30 p.m.) and October 21, 2026 (12:30-3:30 p.m.). A multicoloured CQuIPS symbol appears in the bottom right corner. The design uses blue, teal, pink, and green brand colours with a clean, minimal layout.

CQuIPS Quality Improvement Fundamentals 2-day Workshop

Sep
21

Sep 21, 2026 from 12:30pm-3:30pm (EDT)
Oct 21, 2026 from 12:30pm-3:30pm (EDT)

Virtual (Zoom link to be provided upon registration)

External Event / Partner & Affiliate Events

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Women’s College Hospital – Designing Science – Innovations in Health Research Fall 2026

Sep
25

Sep 25, 2026 from 8:30am-11:30am (EDT)

Women’s College Hospital
Auditorium (2nd floor)

External Event

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