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Directory of Hamilton Life Science Organizations Appendix C

the Centre of Excellence in Protective Equipment
and Materials will assist research and development
needs for Canadian companies, both existing and the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health the McMaster Institute for Research on Aging was
new, so that they can meet today’s needs for Canada is a world class respiratory program providing the Health Information Research Unit is dedicated created to stimulate and facilitate interdisciplinary
but also develop the next generation of personnel to the generation of new knowledge in the nature research in aging, as well as to develop innovative
protective equipment to become global leaders in comprehensive patient care, research and education. of health and clinical information problems, the educational programs for students within the
the future. the program is comprised of an outpatient service, development of new resources to support evidence- academic and clinical realms.
https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/centre-excellence- an inpatient unit managing severe or chronic based health care, and the evaluation of various https://mira.mcmaster.ca/
protective-equipment-and-materials-cepem respiratory diseases and the regional thoracic (chest) innovations in overcoming health care information
surgery program. problems.
https://healthsci.mcmaster.ca/firh https://www.mcmasterhkr.com/
McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute – mmri
CLARITY represents the formal alliance of a group of is one of Canada’s most advanced and best equipped
researchers who have enjoyed a long-standing and research laboratories, combines research excellence
fruitful collaboration. through formal collaboration, the Health Leadership Academy strives to have with state-of-the-art equipment to meet the
Clarity’s clinical advances through research and the Geriatric Education and Research in Aging a transformative impact on global healthcare by sophisticated research and development needs of
information translation has been pivotal in creating a Sciences Centre is at the forefront of several nurturing a community of future leaders. they leading manufacturers.
renewed sense of spirit, vision and commitment. innovative research initiatives focused on maximizing proudly support collaboration and showcase new
http://www.clarityresearch.ca/ projects and pedagogy in health innovation within
the resilience of vulnerable older adults. their the mcmaster community and surrounding area.
mission is to make life better for older adults by https://healthleadershipacademy.ca/ McMaster Nuclear Reactor – the first univesrity-
bringing the best research to the frontlines of care as based research reactor in the British Commonwealth,
quickly as possible. serving a core group of researchers exploring the
the Clinical Research Laboratory and Biobank was https://www.gerascentre.ca/ smallest structures of matter, developing new probes
established in 1987 to provide scientific, analytical, IDEAWORKS – ideaworKs is mohawk College’s for medical diagnostics and studying radiation safety.
and Biobank support for large multinational clinical applied research and innovation department.
trials and epidemiologic studies. ideaworKs fills the space between research and
https://www.crlblab.ca/ solutions by delivering customized support to
organizations. The Medical Imaging Informatics Research Centre
the Gilbrea Centre is an interdisciplinary research hub at mcmaster is a cross-over program between the
that is dedicated to address issues of aging through Faculty of health sciences and engineering that
collaborative and policy relevant research.
researchers at the David Braley Centre for Antibiotic https://gilbrea.mcmaster.ca/ LIVELab – the liVe (large interactive Virtual brings together radiologists and engineers in order
to bridge the gap between clinical studies and
Discovery are equipped to lead in international environment) lab is a unique 106-seat research computer sciences and to solve specific issues in
efforts against antimicrobial resistance through performance hall designed to investigate medical imaging.
building on mcmaster university’s strengths, the experience of music, dance, multimedia http://www.miircam.ca/
resources, and partnerships. presentations, and human interaction.
https://www.mcmaster-dbcad.com/
Health Information Technology Services is
an information technology consulting and Medical Technologies Innovation Centre – mtiC
hosting service provided by the information & McMaster Child Health Research Institute – provides an interactive collaborative space for
researchers at the mcmaster Child health research research and innovation.
Escarpment Cancer Research Institute brings Communication technologies team at hamilton institute are looking beyond medical treatments
together well-established and successful cancer health sciences who serves healthcare organizations of individual conditions to explore the deeper
research groups, as well as emerging groups, from in the hamilton region. connections between childhood illness and long-term
mcmaster university, hamilton health sciences, and https://www.hits-it.ca/ health.
the Juravinski Cancer Centre. the mHealth and eHealth Development and
https://ecri.mcmaster.ca/ Innovation Centre at mohawk College conducts
digital health applied research, provides advanced
McMaster Digital Transformation Research Centre skill development services, and leads the design,
The Hamilton Centre for Kidney Research brings – mdtrC engages in cutting-edge multidisciplinary development and testing of electronic medical
clinical and biomedical researchers together in research to understand how digital technology records systems, patient health records systems,
the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research one place where the focus is to improve the lives is impacting individuals at the physical and clinical assessment tools, and patient-facing mobile
Institute is an integrated group of clinical and basic neurological level, as well as transforming and web application development and device
scientists dedicated to understanding the impact of patients with chronic kidney disease through organizations and society at large. integration.
of digestive health and nutrition on disease across leading-edge research. https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/ideaworks/mhealth-
the life span. https://hamiltonkidneyresearch.ca/ ehealth-development-and-innovation-centre-medic
https://farncombe.mcmaster.ca/
McMaster Immunology Research Centre – exploring
fundamental and translational research in
immunology to forge new treatments

the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious
the Farncombe Family Gnotobiotic Facility, located the Hamilton Medical Research Group delivers Disease Research at mcmaster university is a world-
a unique partnership in drug development and
in mcmaster university, is Canada’s only gnotobiotic, leading centre of transdisciplinary infectious disease
or germ free, research facility for gastrointestinal commercialization through working with their research. since its inception, the iidr has brought
disease and other research including immunology partners in development and introduction of safe and McMaster Industry Liaison Office – supports research together a successful team of over 30 principal
and microbiology. effective medicines that improve lives of Canadians. and commercialization endeavors of mcmaster investigators and 2000 trainees.
https://farncombe.mcmaster.ca/research/facilities http://hmrg.org/ university https://iidr.mcmaster.ca/

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