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.
We’re also proud to be home to Children’s Health Research Institute (CHRI) – one of Ontario’s only hospital-based research institutes dedicated to child health. Here, we focus on preventing and treating illnesses that affect babies, children, and youth with the goal of helping them grow up healthy and well.
Patients like you are at the heart of medical progress. When you take part in research, you’re helping create new treatments and improve care for others. During your time at LHSC, your 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 you.
What you should know:
- Clinical research studies conducted at LHSC must be reviewed and approved by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute 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 you decide to participate.
- Participation in a research study is always voluntary. If you do not wish to participate, your care will not be affected by your decision.
If you have further questions or concerns about a research study, please contact LHSCRI’s Quality Assurance and Education team via email at researchqualityandeducation@lhsc.on.ca, the Research Ethics Board of record for the research study, or LHSC’s Patient Relations Office via email at patientrelations@lhsc.on.ca. For more information about LHSCRI, please visit LHSCRI.ca.
