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REVOLUTION: Read our 2023 Annual Report

REVOLUTION

#TeamWCH is pushing the boundaries of science and challenging the status quo in pursuit of equity and innovation. Read the stories of our staff, clinicians and scientists in our 2023 annual report – [r]Evolutionary!

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Research and Innovation at WCH

We are home to the Women’s College Research Institute (WCRI) and the WCH Institute for Health System Solutions and Virtual Care (WIHV)

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Sex and Gender based analysis plus

A strategy to advance equity, diversity and inclusion in health research

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Centre for Digital Health Evaluation

A province-wide multi-sector imitative creating a single access point for all digital health evaluation needs in Ontario

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Dietary Interventions in Psoriatic Arthritis (DIPSA) Study

Participate in a clinical trial to investigate if diet modifications can improve Psoriatic Arthritis symptoms

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Our Research Areas

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Women’s Age Lab
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Cancer
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Chronic Conditions
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Dermatology
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Gender Based Violence
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Mental Health
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Pharmacy
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Sex & Gender-Based Analysis
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Sexual and Reproductive Health
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Surgery
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WIHV

Current Studies

Research studies are integral to improving and advancing healthcare. By participating in one of our studies, not only is it possible that you will receive more insight into your own condition, but you can also turn your experience into learnings that transform care for others.

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Our latest News and Articles

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Making an Impact through EMPaCT

25 September 2023

From improving health outcomes to fostering enhanced communication and informed decision-making, Women’s College Hospital (WCH) is committed to patient…
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Trans-Link Canada Project Forges Nationwide Partnership to Support Transgender and Gender Diverse Survivors of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence

14 September 2023

(Left to right: Janice Du Mont & Hannah Kia) Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals face high rates of sexual assault and intimate partner…
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New Study Reveals Increase in Delirium Amongst Aging Population

1 September 2023

A recent study published in JAMA Network Open reveals a consistent and ongoing rise in delirium cases among the elderly population. Delirium, defined as…