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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.

279 scientists

Over 1,500 research trainees

401 project & team investigators

1,236 research support staff

$298.6M research spend

2,794 publications

#1 research intensive hospital in Canada

#2 paediatric hospital in the world

For a more detailed breakdown of Research Institute funding sources, please
refer to the most recent SickKids Annual Report (PDF). 


BRIDGING RESEARCH AND CARE

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CRS supports study teams and quality clinical research with tools, templates,
education, facilities and more.

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Interested in participating in clinical research at SickKids? Learn how you can
get involved in the next ground-breaking study.


EXPLORE THE INSTITUTE


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.

Meet our researchers View our research labs


LATEST RESEARCH NEWS

May 7, 2024

Cellular changes may account for rapid infection by Salmonella in humans

SickKids researchers show how cells change in response to Salmonella, providing
new insight into the function of cell membranes during bacterial infection.

April 29, 2024

National study on the social and economic costs of eating disorders in children
and youth during COVID-19 a “vast underestimate”

Experts from SickKids and partners across Canada calling for national
surveillance strategy on eating disorders

April 18, 2024

Inherited gene variations reveal precision therapy potential for rare cancer
syndrome

Global research led by SickKids finds new strategies to help diagnose and treat
a rare and aggressive cancer predisposition syndrome.


RESEARCH COMMUNITY

Local ecosystem
Local ecosystem Global impact

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.


RESEARCH PROGRAMS

Explore SickKids research underway in each of our seven research programs that
cover the spectrum of child health.

Cell Biology

Child Health Evaluative Sciences

Developmental & Stem Cell Biology

Genetics & Genome Biology

Molecular Medicine

Neurosciences & Mental Health

Translational Medicine


MORE FROM THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Scientific Advisory & Innovation Board

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.

View SAIB members

Canada Research Chairs

Canada Research Chairs showcase the calibre and diversity of scientists and
clinicians working at the SickKids Research Institute.

View Canada Research Chairs

Scientific & Academic Chairs

SickKids is home to 59 scientific and academic chairs. See who holds current
chairs in Canada.

View Chairs

Research Data Management

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.  

Learn about RDM at SickKids 

Research Awards & Financial Services

Research Awards & Financial Services (RAFS) supports researchers through the
grant lifecycle, from grant applications and contract management, to monitoring
and financial reporting.

Learn About RAFS


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.


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