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Skip to Main Content Go to Sitemap Search Submit Emergency Emergency Our Emergency Department is here to serve children whose lives may be in danger. * Coming to Emergency Department Learn what to expect in the SickKids Emergency Department, from arrival to being seen. * Virtual Urgent Care Find out if your concern needs an emergency department or primary care visit or if you are eligible for a virtual urgent care visit. Quick Links * Ontario Poison Centre Call the OPC at 1-800-268-9017 or 416-813-5900 for poison emergencies or questions about poisoning. * Health Connect Ontario Connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice. * AboutKidsHealth.ca Find trusted information from our health experts. * Patients & Visitors Patients & Visitors See essential information for patients and visitors, including appointment protocols, directions, where to eat and shop, plus much more. * Planning Your Visit What you need to know before your arrival. Planning Your Visit Go back up What you need to know before your arrival. * Coming for Appointments Before an appointment, familiarize yourself with our general guidelines for all clinical appointments. * Coming for Surgery Review this important information to help prepare for surgery. * Family Presence & Visiting a Patient See our current guidelines for family presence and patient visits, including policies and what not to bring. * Staying Overnight Prepare your child for an overnight stay at the hospital. * Parking Parking is available under the hospital, on Elm St. * Map & Directions Plan your route to SickKids or view maps of our campus. * Accessibility Discover accessibility accommodations available to you. * Pay Your Bill Pay your bill online or by other methods. * Our Care Philosophy Learn about our patient and family-centred care model. * Family Spaces & Programming Relax and play in our family spaces and learn more about our programming. * Financial & Legal Assistance Financial and legal supports available to you. * Food & Shops Grab a bite or shop while at the hospital. * Health Records Inquiries Request access to your personal record. * Language Interpretation Services On-site interpreter services for patients and families with limited English proficiency. * MyChart Patient Portal Access your electronic health record. * Patient and Family Rights & Responsibilities Read the rights of patients and families when receiving care at SickKids, and their responsibilities towards staff and other patients and families. * Patient Feedback Share concerns or compliments about your experience at SickKids. * Safety & Infection Prevention Patient safety is our top priority and working together to keep you and your child safe. * Pharmacy & Prescriptions Grab your prescription at Shoppers Drug Mart. * Privacy & Your Information Know your rights at SickKids. * Transition to Adult Care Adult care resources and supports. * Virtual Clinic Visits What you need to know about your virtual clinic appointment. Quick Links * International Patients * Parking * Care & Services Care & Services As Canada's largest and most respected paediatric academic health sciences centre, we deliver comprehensive services across a wide range of clinical specialties. * Clinical Departments Our care extends across a wide range of clinical specialties. * Clinics Find a specific SickKids clinic. * Support Services Hospital-wide resources for the specific needs of patients and families. Support Services Go back up Hospital-wide resources for the specific needs of patients and families. * Bioethics Academically grounded, clinically and organizationally-focused ethics service. * Breastfeeding Support & Resources Helpful information and in-hospital support available to parents and infants. * Clinical Dietetics Registered dietitians provide nutrition care in both inpatient and outpatient programs. * Child & Youth Counsellors Child and youth counsellors support patients and families in the psychiatry and eating disorder units. * Child Life Child Life programs focus on the social and emotional impact of illness and hospitalization. * Children's Orthotics Get custom orthoses or braces for correction or improved function. * Creative Arts Therapy Take advantage of the benefits of therapeutic art, music and play. * Vaccine Consult Service The SickKids vaccine consultation service offers families comprehensive information about all vaccines administered to children. * Genetic Counselling Genetic counsellors translate genetic information in a way that’s accessible for families. * Grief & Bereavement Resources Support resources for your family after the loss of a child. * Paediatric Advanced Care Team PACT meets with children and their families when a child is facing a serious illness to provide an extra layer of support and maximize quality of life. * Social Work Social work services and psychosocial interventions for children, adolescents and families. * Spiritual & Religious Care Find inter-faith support for patients, families and staff. * For Health-care Providers Referral information, clinical guidelines, lab services and more for providers. For Health-care Providers Go back up Referral information, clinical guidelines, lab services and more for providers. * Acute Care Transport Service ACTS provides 24-hour medical advice, stabilization and inter-hospital transport for critically ill and injured children. * Lab & Testing Services Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) provides diagnoses that lead to early selection of best treatment options. * Medical Directives To reduce gaps in patient care, SickKids permits medical directives from health-care providers. * Nursing Learn about the SickKids nursing team and our approach to care. * Pharmacy & Drug Formulary Learn about clinical pharmacists and our Compounding Service. * Refer a Patient Learn how community health-care providers can electronically refer patients to SickKids’ out-patient clinics. * Rental Housing for Staff Learn about the various rental housing accommodations available to new staff. * Clinical Practice Resources Guidelines, pathways and other documents to guide health care professionals in the management of specific health conditions. * Centres See how each SickKids centre impacts child health research, care and education, leading to better health outcomes. Centres Go back up See how each SickKids centre impacts child health research, care and education, leading to better health outcomes. * Brain Tumour Research Centre Progressing towards more predictable clinical control of brain tumours in children. * Centre for Global Child Health A dedicated hub supporting a global mission for better child health. * Centre for Healthy Active Kids Improving child health through innovative, interdisciplinary research and novel approaches to clinical care and education. * Centre for Image Guided Care Advancing paediatric image-guided care, research and education to develop new treatments and technologies. * Cystic Fibrosis Centre Driving research discovery and new therapies, care, and education for cystic fibrosis to benefit children worldwide. * Garron Family Cancer Centre An innovative virtual centre advancing the diagnosis and treatments of children, adolescents and young adults with cancer. * Garry Hurvitz Centre for Brain & Mental Health Driving innovation in neurosciences and mental health disciplines, programs and services. * Inflammatory Bowel Disease Centre Leading cutting-edge research, clinical care and education for paediatric IBD patients. * Labatt Family Heart Centre One of the top three heart centres in the world, innovating cardiac clinical care, research and education. * Transplant & Regenerative Medicine Centre Canada's most research-intensive paediatric transplant program, and the largest centre dedicated to transplant care. * Pain Centre Preventing and minimizing pain for children through integrated clinical care, education and research. * Edwin S.H. Leong Centre for Healthy Children Bringing scholars together to address inequities in child health in Canada. * International Patients The International Patient Program provides children living outside of Canada access to specialized paediatric care. * Mental Health Strategy Read our approach to achieving unprecedented outcomes in child and youth mental health. * Indigenous Health Strategy We're committed to collaborating with partners on culturally appropriate services for Indigenous children and families. Quick Links * Coming for Surgery * Coming for Appointments * Preparing for your virtual visit * Map & Directions * Refer a Patient * News News Read the latest news and stories at SickKids. * News & Stories Find the latest SickKids news and stories in our newsroom. * Advocacy & Reports Read guidance documents and reports by SickKids experts. * Media Relations & Policies All media inquiries are coordinated through Communications & Public Affairs. May 24, 2024 Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Nursing Excellence Awards SickKids celebrates the accomplishments of our 2024 Nursing Excellence award recipients who lead from where they care. * * Research Research Breakthrough discoveries, from bench to bedside. * Current page About the Research Institute Over 2,000 researchers, trainees and staff are working together to tackle the toughest challenges in child health. * Research Programs Research at SickKids has led to some of the most important discoveries in paediatric health. See what we’re working on today. Research Programs Go back up Research at SickKids has led to some of the most important discoveries in paediatric health. See what we’re working on today. * Cell Biology We aim to understand how cells function at the molecular level, and how these functions go awry in disease states. * Child Health Evaluative Sciences We conduct and translate research into clinical practice, systems, and policy to improve the health and well-being of children. * Developmental & Stem Cell Biology We focus on cutting-edge developmental genetics, genomics and stem cell biology research. * Genetics & Genome Biology We work to determine the role genes play in paediatric health by innovating sequencing and disease modelling technologies. * Molecular Medicine We develop molecular approaches for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases. * Neurosciences & Mental Health We focus on advancing understanding of the brain to develop novel approaches to therapy and prevention strategies. * Translational Medicine We bring top researchers from several disciplines together to collaborate on research affecting children’s health. * Clinical Research Find information about clinical research services, research ethics, and how to participate in clinical research. Clinical Research Go back up Find information about clinical research services, research ethics, and how to participate in clinical research. * Participate in Clinical Research Interested in participating in clinical research at SickKids? Learn how you can get involved in the next ground-breaking study. * Clinical Research Services CRS supports study teams and quality clinical research with tools, templates, education, facilities and more. * Research Ethics Board The Research Ethics Board protects the rights and welfare of human research participants. * Research Training Centre Learn about the programs and fellowships we offer the next generation of researchers. Research Training Centre Go back up Learn about the programs and fellowships we offer the next generation of researchers. * Research Training Centre RTC supports over 1,300 undergraduate and graduate students, research fellows, and research associates at SickKids. * Summer Research Program Conduct research in a laboratory or clinical setting with top research scientists in their fields during SickKids’ 15-week Summer Research (SSuRe) Program. * Becoming a Student or Fellow Join us in pursuing the most innovative and impactful research happening in Canada. * Skills & Career Development We provide research students, fellows, associates and staff with the skills they need in their current and future research careers. * Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards Find and apply for scholarships, awards, and fellowships available to current research students and fellows * Research Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Learn about our initiatives and interventions towards creating a diverse research environment. * Core Facilities & Resources Learn more about our world-class research core facilities. * Research Integrity Promoting the best in research integrity, education and resources. * Nursing Research Building capacity in paediatric nursing research worldwide through education, mentorship and collaboration. Quick Links * Meet our Researchers * Commercialization at SickKids * Participate in Clinical Research * Research Ethics Board * Learning Learning We embrace a culture of learning that spans the breadth of our programs and services. * About the Learning Institute Every day we work to advance an inclusive learning culture for our staff and families. * Our Programs There are always learning opportunities available at SickKids – see what programs we’re currently running. Our Programs Go back up There are always learning opportunities available at SickKids – see what programs we’re currently running. * Nursing & Interprofessional Education Our clinical staff are highly trained health-care professionals who are supported through continued learning. * Simulation Program This collaborative program is using simulation to transform the future of health care. * Knowledge Translation Program Learn about professional development, support and tools for KT across the hospital and in the community. * Infant and Early Mental Health Promotion IEMHP translates and promotes the science of early mental health into practice with families. * SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health Learning Institute Evidence-informed learning opportunities to advance best practices in mental health care. * Patient & Family Education Handy programs and online resources for patients and families. Patient & Family Education Go back up Handy programs and online resources for patients and families. * AboutKidsHealth Resources Health information from trusted SickKids experts. * CPR & Resuscitation Training for Families Register online for CPR & resuscitation training designed for families and patients. * Connected Care for Families A family education program providing teaching support for family caregivers preparing to go home. * Kids Science This outreach program educates and inspires youth with interactive science experiences and programs. * School at SickKids Board-certified teachers provide one-on-one teaching at the patient’s bedside. * Epilepsy Classroom A brain-based program that provides special education and social-emotional support for children living with epilepsy. * Continuing Professional Development Ongoing education and learning are essential to understanding new challenges in child health and finding novel treatments for them. Continuing Professional Development Go back up Ongoing education and learning are essential to understanding new challenges in child health and finding novel treatments for them. * Advanced Cardiology Education (ACE) Program Learn specialized paediatric cardiac acute care clinical skills. * CIRCLES: Circumcision Learning Experience Using Simulation Workshop Simulation-based training and education on the neonatal circumcision procedure. * Connected Care for Home Care Providers Find paediatric education and workshops for family and community caregivers. * CPR & Resuscitation Training for Providers Basic and advanced life support training for SickKids staff, families and community members. * International Education Services Comprehensive programs that support clinical and non-clinical staff to enhance the delivery of paediatric care across a variety of settings and practice areas. * Knowledge Translation Training and Resources Training workshops on knowledge translation for internal and external participants. * LITE Training Opportunities Discover Learning Institute teaching and education training opportunities. * Mental Health Training Virtual learning opportunities for professionals to advance best practices in mental health care. * Nurse Visitor Program For provincial and national nursing professionals interested in our practice. * Paediatric Project ECHO Specialty paediatric knowledge and a community of practice for community-based health-care providers. * Pain Assessment in Infants Learn about the Premature Infant Pain Profile-Revised (PIPP-R) assessment tool for clinicians. * Project ECHO - Epilepsy Across the Lifespan Interdisciplinary teams across Ontario specializing in epilepsy care. * Simulation Workshops High quality simulation-enhanced education for staff, students and academic trainees. * Student Centre Providing unique training experiences that inspire learners and advance child health. Student Centre Go back up Providing unique training experiences that inspire learners and advance child health. * Nursing Learners Learn about our various nursing placement programs. * Health Discipline Learners We support health discipline learners across a range of specialties. * Corporate Learners Learn how we support education and training for our corporate learners. * Support Services Learn about event space rentals, and library and archives services. Support Services Go back up Learn about event space rentals, and library and archives services. * Conference Space Rentals Host your next meeting, event or conference in our Learning Concourse. * Archives Find historical records that help preserve the history of the hospital and its staff. * Library The Library provides access to health science research and resources for staff, families and visitors. * Family Library Read and relax in our Family Centre library. * Empower Reading & Learning Evidence-based comprehensive reading intervention school programs for struggling readers. * Education Research Education evaluation, research and scholarship. * International Education Paediatric specialty education and training services that are customized to learners’ specific needs. * Peer Support & Trauma Response Program Consultation and training in mental health and peer support programming. * Careers & Volunteer Careers & Volunteer Volunteer your time or take your career to the next level at SickKids. * Careers From clinical care to research and learning, find your next role with SickKids. * Nursing View current nursing job opportunities. * Volunteering Discover rewarding volunteer opportunities for students, adults and families. Volunteering Go back up Discover rewarding volunteer opportunities for students, adults and families. * Volunteer Programs View volunteer programs available for high school, post-secondary, research and adult volunteers. * Family Advisory Network Learn how the Family Advisory Network helps us improve your hospital experience. * Women's Auxiliary Volunteers WAV is a registered charity supporting SickKids' clinical, research and learning programs. * SPARRK Volunteers SPARRK recruits volunteers from all disciplines. They support a variety of initiatives under the Division of Rheumatology. * SEARCH SEARCH facilitates patient-specific research efforts in the Emergency Department. Quick links * Workplace Inclusion Search Search * About * Directory * Contact * Network * AboutKidsHealth Support SickKids Support SickKids Your donation makes a difference. * Donating to SickKids * Become a monthly donor * Listen to our podcast MyChart Patient Portal SICKKIDS RESEARCH INSTITUTE DRIVING CLINICAL IMPACT WITH EVERY RESEARCH QUESTION Home / Research / About the Research Institute 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 Access Clinical Research Services CRS supports study teams and quality clinical research with tools, templates, education, facilities and more. Participate in clinical research 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. Tour our facilities 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. Visit the RTC 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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