Research Programs

Keenan Research Centre

Research at the Keenan Research Centre of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael's is focused on a number of areas, covering the spectrum from fundamental biological research to research in the community.

Fundamental Mechanisms of Organ Dysfunction (Basic Science)

The Fundamental Mechanisms of Organ Dysfunction group consists of basic scientists who study the biological mechanisms of disease, and use this understanding to develop new treatments for human disease. Find out more.

Clinical Research

Clinical researchers study the determinants and consequences of diseases and methods of improving patient outcomes. Find out more.

Centre for Research on Inner City Health

The Centre for Research on Inner City Health (CRICH) is dedicated to reducing health inequities through innovative research that supports social change. We conduct research to better understand the linkages between poverty, social exclusion, and poor health. Find out more.

Centre for Global Health Research

The Centre for Global Health Research conducts large scale epidemiological studies in the developing world to understand the major determinants of death in these countries, and works with policy makers to design interventions to decrease mortality. Find out more.

Joint Program in Knowledge Translation

The Joint Program in Knowledge Translation is focused on designing and evaluating interventions to increase the likelihood that knowledge is incorporated into practice and policy. Find out more.

News

Delirium after stroke linked to poorer outcomes

Up to 30 per cent of patients hospitalized after a stroke develop delirium, according to new study from St. Michael's.

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New model to anticipate disease outbreaks

A research team led by Dr. Kamran Khan is teaming up with British authorities to anticipate and track the risk for an infectious disease outbreak at the London Olympics this summer.

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