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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IHPME-Led Review Shows the Importance of Investing in Health Systems Through the Lens of Women and Health

September 30, 2025

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IHPME Researchers Lead CIHR Project Grant-Funded Study Evaluating Provincial Healthcare Reforms

August 8, 2025

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IHPME Researchers Establishing Global Research Network on Responsible AI Use in Healthcare

July 28, 2025

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Upcoming Events

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Climate, Health & Sustainable Care 2025 Annual Symposium

Oct
30

Oct 30, 2025 from 9am-5pm (EDT)

Hart House, University of Toronto

IHPME Events

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Moonshot 2025

Nov
13

Nov 13, 2025 from 5pm-9pm (EST)

Great Hall | Hart House
7 Hart House Circle
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3H3 Canada

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Promotional flyer for the Climate & Health Seminar Series titled "Climate Change and the Developing and Aging Brain," scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 pm EST. Featured speakers are Dr. Eric Brown and Dr. Sean Kidd from the University of Toronto and CAMH. Logos for the University of Toronto, Collaborative Centre for Climate, Health + Sustainable Care, and CAMH are displayed.

Climate Change and the Developing and Aging Brain -Considering both Early Development (In Utero – Adolescence) and Late Life Brain Impacts

Dec
2

Dec 2, 2025 from Noon-1pm (EST)

This event is hybrid:

In-person: 101 Stokes Street Doctor Association Building, DAB-1113-1123 1st Floor Meeting Room Toronto, ON M6J 0A6
Online: Zoom

IHPME Events / Partner & Affiliate Events

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