The Department of Medicine is highly committed to the research efforts of its faculty members and residents who collectively have contributed over $10 million each year in research grants and contracts to the Department.

The Department has a core of successful investigators who have achieved recognition at the national and international levels. Recently, a prestigious Government of Canada, Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) Canada Research Chair has been awarded to the Department in the area of Cardiovascular Rehabilitation.

The mandate of the Research Office is to inform, facilitate, support and promote the research activities within the Department. The Office is guided by the Research Committee, which serves as an advisory body to the Head of the Department of Medicine on all matters related to research. The Committee consists of appointed divisional faculty members who continually work to increase the quality and quantity of research and enable the development of a productive research program for the Department.

In addition to the above mandate and day-to-day operations, the Office is responsible for the coordination and administration of the University Internal Medical Research Foundation (UIMRF), fundraising and special events, research database design and biostatistical support to departmental researchers.

Research keeps us on the leading edge of medical care. It ensures a stimulating, vibrant and rewarding environment that attracts gifted faculty, residents, students, collaborators, resources and funding.

Strategic Research Plan (PDF document)