Mar-2024
The Brain-Body Institute (BBI) is a joint research initiative between St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, and McMaster University and was created to advance the understanding of relations between the brain, the nervous system and bodily disorders. Clinical and basic scientists in this multidisciplinary Institute study the interaction and impact of environmental factors, including stress, early life […]
Mar-2024
Addictive disorders, such as alcohol use disorder, nicotine dependence, illicit drug addiction and pathological gambling, are among the most widespread psychiatric disorders in Canada and around the world. Approximately one in five Canadians experience addiction over their lifetime. Addictive disorders commonly co-occur with other psychiatric disorders, such as mood disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder, and […]
Mar-2024
We are a psychiatric research centre located in Hamilton, Ontario. We are currently recruiting participants for various studies. Please click the links below to find out more about each individual study and how to participate: OCD Research Study Are you currently taking medication for your OCD, but not fully benefiting from it? We are currently […]
Mar-2024
The unique healthcare needs of older persons often requires the expertise of clinicians with specialized training in geriatric medicine and geriatric psychiatry, and the Centre for Healthy Aging is the “heart” of such care at Hamilton Health Sciences. At the Centre for Healthy Aging, we are committed to delivering high quality care and an excellent […]
Mar-2024
Over 400 million persons worldwide suffer from a mental disorder, including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, dementia and developmental disorders such as autism. Most major severe mental illnesses are highly heritable, have strong genetic underpinnings, emerge in childhood and adolescence, and run a lifelong chronic course. A better understanding and treatment of mental health is a […]
Mar-2024
The Centre for Burn Research conducts research focusing on developing treatments and therapies to improve outcomes for burn patients. Our leadership has over 25 years of experience in burn care and research and has helped to develop other leading burn centres around Canada. Our goal is to improve survival and quality of life through high-quality, […]
Mar-2024
The C20/20 Innovation Hub at McMaster University specializes in the development and commercialization of novel biomaterials and therapeutic approaches with a particular expertise in the ophthalmic space. Our interdisciplinary team takes a global view of the translational pipeline, with expertise ranging from early stage chemistry through to preclinical validation. Our facilities are located at a […]
Mar-2024
McMaster University is a public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The main McMaster campus is on 121 hectares of land near the residential neighbourhoods of Ainslie Wood and Westdale, adjacent to the Royal Botanical Gardens
Mar-2024
Primary care physicians are frustrated by electronic health record technology that is currently available due to there being too much administrative effort required to maintain the record, as well as organizational and interoperability problems which impede their ability to engage with patients. Additionally, these physicians feel that the current EHR systems that are available have […]
Mar-2024
PULSE Lifesaving is a full-service training provider of lifesaving, first-aid, and lifeguard training. We host certification training programs for individuals, groups, and corporate clients. All of our programs are fully accredited by WSIB and the Royal Lifesaving Society.