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SickKids Research Institute
Driving clinical impact with every
research question
The SickKids Research Institute (RI) is Canada’s largest, hospital-based child health research institute conducting and translating groundbreaking research, training the next generation of researchers, and supporting global scientific communities with knowledge and state-of-the-art facilities.
We’re taking more discoveries from the lab bench to the bedside, making a bigger impact on children’s lives around the world, sooner.
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279 scientists
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Over 1,500 research trainees
401 project & team investigators
1,236 research support staff
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$298.6M research spend
2,794 publications
#1 research intensive hospital in Canada
#2 paediatric hospital in the world
Bridging research and care
Explore the Institute
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Discover world-class facilities
Enhance the scope and quality of your research. Conduct your studies in a world-class setting equipped with new technologies and infrastructure – check out our facilities and learn what our distinct research design services can offer you.
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Work alongside renowned researchers
The Research Training Centre (RTC) offers trainees hands-on opportunities to contribute to some of the most important research projects in Canada and to work with top scientists.
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Explore leading edge research
Across our seven research programs, clinician scientists and researchers are conducting ground-breaking research to improve child health outcomes, policy and clinical care.
Latest research news
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July 4, 2024
Dr. Amu Sarkar honoured with Order of Canada
Sarkar is known for his work bridging scientific research and clinical care as the first basic scientist at SickKids.
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June 28, 2024
Gene therapy halts progression of rare genetic condition in young boy
The findings from SickKids’ first single-patient gene therapy trial show promise in halting the progression of SPG50.
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June 26, 2024
Depression in adolescents linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Study calls for precision care approaches to address premature cardiovascular disease risk in adolescents with depression.
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Research community
Discovery District
In the heart of Toronto’s Discovery District and affiliated with the University of Toronto, our scientists are steps away from Canada’s largest concentration of hospitals, research institutes, business incubators and venture capital organizations.
Innovation hub
Our collaborative partnerships are key to uncovering the next breakthrough in child health research. With the support of Industry Partnerships & Commercialization (IP&C), our scientists help make Toronto one of the most innovative cities in the world.
Powered by diversity
At the SickKids Research Institute, you are part of a community that has come together from across the globe to advance innovative and impactful paediatric health research.
World-renowned research
From esteemed child health researcher Dr. Zulfiqar Bhutta (winner of the 2023 Henry G. Friesen International Prize in Health Research) to the 35 scientists currently holding Canada Research Chairs, we are leaders in child health research in Canada and around the world.
More from the Research Institute
Comprised of internationally-recognized leaders in research and innovation, the SickKids Scientific Advisory & Innovation Board (SAIB) supports and provides input on the overall strategic directions for the Research Institute.
Canada Research Chairs showcase the calibre and diversity of scientists and clinicians working at the SickKids Research Institute.
SickKids is home to 59 scientific and academic chairs. See who holds current chairs in Canada.
The SickKids Institutional Research Data Management (RDM) strategy outlines our commitment to fostering sound RDM practices and supporting researchers in following the FAIR principles to make data findable, accessible, interoperable and reusable.
Research Awards & Financial Services (RAFS) supports researchers through the grant lifecycle, from grant applications and contract management, to monitoring and financial reporting.
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Contact the Research Institute
For all inquiries about SickKids Research Institute, please email Francesca Pak, Manager, Communications (Research Institute & Strategic Initiatives), Communications & Public Affairs at francesca.pak@sickkids.ca.