Women's College Research Institute has an interdisciplinary faculty of scientists, most of whom are also active clinicians at Women's College Hospital. Our faculty are cross-appointed at the University of Toronto and we are an active part of our University community. We are committed to creating health knowledge benefiting women across the lifespan.
The Women's College Research Institute has three key areas of research focus:
- improving women's health
- helping people prevent and manage complex chronic conditions
- delivering innovative health system solutions
Guiding Principles
Our research agenda and actions are shaped by our guiding principles:
Excellence
Research conducted with scientific rigour
Collaboration
Research that is conducted with partners across Toronto, Canada, and the world
Equity
Research that responds to diverse women's health concerns
Integrity
Research that meets the highest ethical standard
Innovation
Research that responds to gaps in health care
Communication
Research that is shared in a timely and meaningful way
Social Responsibility
Research with a global perspective that values social justice
Reporting Relationships
Dr. Sacha Bhatia is the Interm Executive Lead, Academics at Women's College Hospital. Katharine Schwartz, Director, Research Operations, oversees research services.