Keenan Research Centre

The Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute is home to researchers whose areas of expertise cover a wide variety of disciplines and methodologies. Together they generate knowledge about:

The biological mechanisms underlying health and disease.
The application of fundamental research to improve the understanding and treatment of human disease.
The best methods of preventing disease and providing health care.
The social, economic and policy determinants of health.
The best methods of partnering with our community to generate policy relevant research and ensuring greater health equity. Researchers at the Keenan Research Centre work closely with educators, clinicians and community members to generate and transfer knowledge that will improve the health of our patients and communities.

Research Programs

Research at the Keenan Research Centre is focused on a number of areas, covering the spectrum from fundamental biological research to research in the community. Find out more.

Scientist Profiles

Find detailed profiles of our research scientists at the Keenan Research Centre.

Research Ethics Board

The Research Ethics Board ensures that research involving human participation meets current scientific and ethical standards for the protection of participants. Find out more.

Administration

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) is the coordinating and managing centre for research operations at St. Michael's Hospital. Find out more.

Facilities & Resources

Find out more about the facilities and resources available at the Keenan Research Centre.

Students & Trainees

An excellent starting point for current or future trainees, summer students, supervisors or interested visitors. Find out more.