Research Interests
The Juravinski Research Institute supports collaborative research that strengthens health and
health care in our community. Our current areas of focus include:
Aging & related diseases
Cancer
Lung health & respiratory care
Mental health
Health system transformation
Child and youth health
Integrated care
Burn trauma
Steering Committee
Michael Heenan, PhD
President, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Tracey MacArthur
President and CEO, Hamilton Health Sciences
Dr. Paul O’Byrne
Dean and Vice-President, Faculty of Health Sciences; Dean, Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University
Scientific Committee
Dr. Jonathan Bramson
Vice Dean, Research, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University
Dr. Marc Jeschke
Vice President, Research and Chief Scientific Officer Hamilton Health Sciences
Dr. Lehana Thabane
Vice President, Research, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
Project Selection
Each year the JRI leadership teams work to identify strategic research priorities that are aligned with the research strengths of the three partner organizations — Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton — ensuring that selected projects have the potential to improve health outcomes, advance innovation and benefit our community. Priority is given to collaborative teams and proposals that demonstrate strong scientific merit, clear methodology, the potential for meaningful impact and are consistent with the Juravinskis’ vision of advancing groundbreaking research to improve the health of Canadians.
Extraordinary Opportunities Fund
To capitalize on emerging opportunities, the JRI may provide supplementary funding support to a select number of extraordinary research projects that align with the JRI and the strategic research priorities of our organizations. Researchers are encouraged to contact their vice-president of research or vice-dean of research for more information.