Bruyère Health Ranked Sixth for Research Spending Growth Among Canadian Hospitals of its Tier
12/05/2024
Today, Bruyère Health was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals by Research InfoSource, moving up four places from the previous year.
Bruyère Health also ranked third for researcher intensity, sixth for research spending, and first for research spending growth among hospitals in its tier. Bruyère Health Research Institute conducts world-class research to maximize quality of life and shape the future health care with a focus on memory, aging in place, and long-term care; palliative care; rehabilitation and recovery; and social accountability.
"At Bruyère Health, we are proud to be home to world-class researchers whose groundbreaking work is transforming care and improving quality of life for our patients, residents, and their loved ones," said Guy Chartrand, President and CEO of Bruyère Health. "Being recognized among Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals reflects our unwavering commitment to advancing care through innovation and research in our areas of expertise. This achievement underscores our dedication to shaping a healthier future for our community, our region, and all of Canada."
“This recognition highlights the vital contributions of our dedicated scientists, whose innovative work is addressing Canada’s most pressing health challenges,” said Dr. Kumanan Wilson, CEO of Bruyère Health Research Institute and Vice-President of Research and Academic Affairs at Bruyère Health. “At the Bruyère Health Research Institute, our scientists are steadfast in their commitment to solving some of Canada’s greatest health challenges and driving forward solutions that enhance lives and redefine care for generations to come."
The rankings showcase the health research strengths of the national capital region, with multiple hospitals and academic institutions making the list.
“Together, uOttawa and affiliated research hospitals and institutes form the Ottawa Academic Health Network (OAHN), which is the second largest life science research ecosystem in Ontario and among the best in Canada”, said Julie St-Pierre, Interim Vice-President, Research and Innovation, at the University of Ottawa. “The OAHN is research powerhouse that is transforming lives, enhancing health care and creating jobs across Canada, thanks to the financial support our researchers receive from various sources of funding.”
About Bruyère Health
Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centred care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.