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A well-oiled machine: the learning health system

By Kim Barnhardt Like an engineer skilled in adjusting complex machinery to deliver the right product efficiently, John Lavis is focused is on helping strengthen Ontario’s health system to adapt to challenges and deliver health care efficiently.  Dr. Lavis is…

Le système de santé apprenant : une machine bien huilée

Par Kim Barnhardt Tel un habile ingénieur qui règle au quart de tour des machines complexes pour qu’elles livrent efficacement le produit souhaité, John Lavis renforce le système de santé de l’Ontario pour qu’il puisse s’adapter aux défis et offrir…

2025 KT Canada Summer Institute

For 17 years, the KT Canada Summer Institute has been a cornerstone for training in knowledge translation (KT) and patient-oriented research (POR). More than 460 participants have completed the program, many of whom now hold leadership roles advancing research and…

Institut d’été KT Canada 2025

Depuis 17 ans, l’Institut d’été KT Canada est une pierre angulaire de la formation en application des connaissances (AC) et en recherche axée sur le patient (RAP). Plus de 460 participants ont suivi le programme, et bon nombre d’entre eux…

OSSU Research Day 2025 Gallery

Thank you to the patients, researchers, and partners who made OSSU’s Research Day such a success! Together we created a day full of learning, collaboration, and connection. Explore the gallery for a look back at some of the highlights that…

Celebrating a Decade of Impact: OSSU’s Research Day

This spring, the Ontario SPOR SUPPORT Unit (OSSU) celebrated ten years of advancing health research through patient-oriented approaches. On April 10th, OSSU marked this milestone with its Research Day—a vibrant event that convened over 200 in-person attendees and 120 virtual…

Francophone patient consults for research grants

By Kim Barnhardt Hot off the heels of a very successful first-ever research and innovation day, Dr. Sharon Johnston is energized. The event, hosted by OSSU’s COFFRE initiative (Communautés Ontariennes Francophones Facilitant la Recherche Équitable) at Montfort Hospital and sponsored…