The Office of Research coordinates all research and innovation-related activities at Waterloo Regional Health Network, one of the largest and busiest community hospitals in Ontario, with nearly 600 beds, approximately 3500 staff, and over 600 physicians, dentists, midwives and nurse practitioners. We support and participate in multidisciplinary clinician-based applied research in each of WRHN’s 15 clinical program and service areas. Through partnerships with institutions across the Waterloo-Wellington region, including the University of Waterloo, The Office of Research provides researchers and clinicians the opportunity to work together on groundbreaking studies that help WRHN advance exceptional care.
Our research priorities are: Cancer, Chronic Disease Management, Ageing Well, Care of Older Adults, Innovation in Healthcare, Patient and Family Experience with Care