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.

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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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"Group photo of a diverse team of professionals smiling together against a modern blue backdrop, showcasing camaraderie and teamwork."

Bridging the Health Equity Gap for Older Women: The Impact of Women’s Age Lab

December 4, 2024

Faculty / Research

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A professional headshot of a woman with shoulder-length dark hair, smiling and wearing a blazer. The background is a deep blue with graphic elements including a medical cross and 'AI' symbol, along with colored geometric shapes in blue, green, and purple in the corners. New research explores AI transformation in healthcare.

Connaught Award-Supported Publication Explores AI Transformation in Healthcare

October 25, 2024

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Two people; a male and woman. The male is smiling wide dressed in a suit and tie. The woman is smiling warmly, and is wearing a dress. Both are recipients of CIHR Project Grants.

IHPME Research Teams Awarded CIHR Project Grants

October 15, 2024

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Upcoming Events

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Promotional graphic for an event happening on February 4 called "Get Talking! Crisis Response Delivering Global Health in Emergencies" Speakers include Pulkit Aggrwal & Dr. Fahad Razak. The graphic features a globe with a stethoscope around it

Crisis Response: Delivering Global Health in Emergencies

Feb
4

Feb 4, 2025 from 4pm-6pm (EST)

TRP Auditorium
263 McCaul St. Toronto, ON

Partner & Affiliate Events

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A nurse visiting a senior patient at home.

Future of Health Leadership, Informatics and Policy (FHLIP) Conference

Feb
21

Feb 21, 2025 from 8am-5pm (EST)

Health Sciences Building, Room 610
155 College Street
Toronto, Ontario

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Promotional poster for the Health Informatics Seminar Series. The event is titled 'Examining the Landscape of Human-Centered AI for Health Systems and Implications for Risk Prediction' and will take place on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 5 pm to 6 pm. Featured speakers are Victoria Chui, a PhD student, and Shion Guha, a professor. The poster includes photos of the speakers with their names and titles beneath their images.

Health Informatics Seminar Series: Examining the Landscape of Human-Centered AI for Health Systems and Implications for Risk Prediction

Feb
25

Feb 25, 2025 from 5pm-6pm (EST)

Sidney Smith Hall, Room 1084
100 St George St, Toronto, ON M5S 3G3

IHPME Events / Partner & Affiliate Events

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