Research at LHSC
At London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI), research happens where care is delivered. As the research institute of LHSC – one of Canada’s largest teaching hospitals – we explore new ways to understand, diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of health conditions. From lab discoveries to clinical trials, our research is deeply connected to the care you receive every day.
Children’s Health Research Institute (CHRI) – one of Ontario’s only hospital-based research centres dedicated to child health – is also part of LHSCRI. CHRI focuses on research that advances the understanding, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of illnesses that affect babies, children, and youth with the goal of helping them grow up healthy and well.
Patients are at the heart of medical progress. When you or your child take part in research, you may be helping to create new treatments and improve care for others. During your child’s time at Children’s Hospital, their physician or a research team member may talk to you about joining a study. If you’re curious or interested in being part of research, feel free to ask your care team about any studies or clinical trials that might be a good fit for your family.
What you should know
- Clinical research studies conducted at LHSC must be reviewed and approved by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) and a qualified Research Ethics Board.
- Be sure to thoroughly read the Letter of Information about the research study.
- Take your time and ask as many questions as you need to before your child decides to participate. Review the material with them to make sure they understand and are comfortable with the study.
- Participation in a research study is always voluntary. If your child does not wish to participate, their care will not be affected by their decision. If you have further questions or concerns about a research study, please contact LHSCRI’s Research Quality Assurance and Education Team at researchqualityandeducation@lhsc.on.ca, the Research Ethics Board of record for the research study, or LHSC’s Patient Relations Office at patientrelations@lhsc.on.ca. For more information about CHRI, please visit CHRI.org.
