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About us At the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), we believe research has the power to change lives As the Government of Canada’s health research investment agency, we fund world-class research across the country. Led by talented teams based mostly at universities…

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COVID-19 Canadian impacts: Research to address COVID-19 The projects featured in the stories below illustrate the breadth of Canadian expertise and the power of research to make a difference in the lives of people across the country and around the world—even during a crisis.…

CIHR across Canada We have collected stories about CIHR-funded research below. These stories are published by research institutions (not CIHR) and may only be available in one official language. We will refresh this list every month, so check back regularly and help us celebrate…

Research showcase Investments in health research are investments in a stronger and healthier Canada. With CIHR funding, researchers across the country can study a problem, test an idea, and find a solution that will, in time, lead to new and improved health treatments, practices,…

Why healthy aging means caring for both brain and body Dr. Manuel Montero-Odasso Judith and Matthew are among the 8 million people in Canada aged 65 years and older. Lately, both had noticed changes in how they moved and how well they remembered things. So they went to see their…

Sex and Gender in Health Research There is significant evidence to demonstrate that biological and social differences between women, men, girls, boys, and gender-diverse people contribute to differences in their health. Sex (biological attributes) and gender (sociocultural…

Research Excellence at CIHR On this page Message from Rhonda Kropp, Associate Vice-President, Learning Health Systems Research Excellence: Current Context Research Excellence: Understanding the Issue CIHR Research Excellence Framework Definition Guiding Principles Key Components…