Research Strategic Plan

We are launching a new way to collaborate that will turn breakthroughs into better care.

Our strategic vision for research

A world-class academic health sciences centre, where our unique and globally recognized strength in discovery research is strategically coupled to our exceptional clinical programs to drive unparalleled and transformational impact in health and society.

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Our inaugural Research Strategic Plan reflects our deep commitment to embedding research and innovation across every facet of our organization and to harnessing the full potential of our scientific community to improve lives.
Dr. Anne-Claude Gingras (left) and Dr. Gary Newton (right), Vice President, Research, Director, LTRI (left); and President and Chief Executive Officer (right)

Research model

An image of the Sinai Health Research model that outlines the three areas of focus that will help us achieve our Research Vision.
This model outlines three major shifts in how we conduct and support research to achieve our vision. The descriptions appear below.

A bold new era

To achieve our vision, we are making three strategic shifts in how research is organized and supported across Sinai Health:

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Creating one home for all research – Sinai Health Research. This will bring all researchers together, making it easier to collaborate, share resources and access the support needed to turn ideas into impact.

 

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Organizing our research activities into three interconnected domains: Discovery and translational (home of LTRI), clinical and disease-focused, and population health, health systems and implementation.

Current programs will be aligned within these domains and supported through targeted infrastructure, talent and partnerships.

 

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Defining three thematic areas where Sinai Health has demonstrated exceptional research strength: Women’s and infants’ health; oncology; and inflammatory conditions. These will serve as launch pads for collaboration and large-scale, cross-domain research to strengthen Sinai Health’s impact and identity.

Overarching goals

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Synergy

Where science and care strengthen each other.

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Impact

From discovery to better treatment, systems and outcomes.

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Cohesion

One connected, collaborative research ecosystem.

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Competitive positioning

A distinctive and recognized voice in Canadian and global research.

Strategic priorities

#1

Transform our corporate culture and approaches to embrace research.

#2

Structure and organize the Sinai Health Research enterprise.

#3

Attract, support, and retain top research talent.

#4

Catalyze collaboration across Sinai Health Research.

#5

Enhance, align and streamline research administration and operations. 

#6

Renew and plan for expansion of Sinai Health’s research infrastructure. 

#7

Maximize Sinai Health’s research identity and recognition.

#8

Enhance and strategically bolster the financial sustainability of Sinai Health Research.

#9

Lead the development of local and global partnership networks.