The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has announced the results of the 2017/18 Health System Research Fund (HSRF) Program Awards competition. The HSRF invests in improving the health of Ontarians by supporting research and knowledge translation programs that address key priorities. There were 14 successful applicants in the 2017/18 competition, including the following nine ICES scientists:
- Dr. Nancy Young for Evaluation to action: Integrating the voices of Aboriginal children (ETA)
- Dr. Walter Wodchis for the Health System Performance Research Network (HSPRN)
- Dr. Angela Colantonio for Integrating brain injury, mental health, and addictions
- Dr. Stephen Hwang for Improving support systems and health outcomes for people experiencing homelessness
- Dr. Duminda Wijeysundera for Ontario Transitional Pain and Opioid Safety Program: improving pain and opioid practices for complex chronic pain patients following surgery
- Dr. Tara Gomes and Dr. Muhammad Mamdani for Improving healthcare system efficiency and sustainability through pharmaceutical policy: the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network
- Dr. Michael Green and Dr. Rick Glazier for Primary healthcare as the foundation for health system performance, integration and sustainability: INSPIRE-PHC-2.
Angela Colantonio
Tara Gomes
Rick Glazier
Michael Green
Stephen Hwang
Muhammad Mamdani
Duminda Wijeysundera
Walter Wodchis
Nancy Young