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The last year has been a pivotal one for The Research Institute of St. Joe\u2019s Hamilton (RSJH). Despite the difficulties of the past two years as we dealt with the trials and tribulations of the pandemic, we have persevered. I am so proud of the resilience that our community has shown. As we begin to fully re-open our clinical research, our basic discovery research, and our wet labs, I am excited for us to continue building and expanding on the impactful research and innovation we are known for at St. Joseph\u2019s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH).<\/p>\n
While I have been a part of the RSJH community for more than 20 years, the past year as Vice-President, Research and Scientific Director has truly been one of my most rewarding experiences. To hear from so many of you on your hopes for the future of research and innovation at St. Joe\u2019s and where our priorities and objectives should lie, I am inspired to help shape the future of this organization. I look forward to the coming year, when we will finalize and begin to implement our inaugural strategic research plan, integrating with and supporting the growth of the key strategic directions set forth in the SJHH Strategic Plan. Central to the development and implementation of this plan will be you, the RSJH community. Whether you are a researcher, staff member, or learner, we cannot shape our future without hearing from and working with all of you.<\/p>\n
As we look to the future years, I am excited to see the growth of research and innovation not just at St. Joseph\u2019s Healthcare Hamilton, but in partnership with all the organizations across St. Joseph\u2019s Health System, as well as with our external partners in the Ontario research and innovation ecosystem. I truly believe that the sky is the limit for our organization and I\u2019m proud to have the opportunity to work with all of you to achieve our collective vision.<\/p>\n
Dr. Lehana Thabane<\/strong> “As Chair of the Boards of St. Joseph\u2019s Healthcare Hamilton and The Research Institute of St. Joe\u2019s Hamilton, I have the privilege of being a part of two organizations that are unwaveringly dedicated to research and innovation in healthcare, and to the translation of this work to positively impact patient care, experience, and outcomes as well as the healthcare system overall. Embedded in our Mission, within the Leading and Learning directions of our strategic plan, the growth of research at St. Joe\u2019s and across the System is an increasing priority as we work together to build an integrated health system. The researchers and staff of the Institute have and continue to perform world class research that is internationally recognized. We are truly grateful to have such a talented and committed team as within The Research Institute of St. Joe’s.”<\/span><\/p>\n Lynn McNeil<\/span> “I\u2019m tremendously proud of how St. Joe\u2019s research teams have responded nimbly to the\u00a0unpredictable tides of the pandemic over the past year. It\u2019s clear that the resilience of\u00a0St. Joe’s\u00a0researchers demonstrates a keen ability to adapt to these\u00a0dynamic situations, and a commitment to our mission of living the legacy through discovery.\u00a0In fact, The Research Institute saw a funding\u00a0increase<\/i> of more than $3-million during\u00a0the 2021-2022 fiscal year \u2013\u00a0a 10 per cent boost over the previous year. This is evidence that\u00a0despite the ebb and flow of onsite research during the COVID-19 pandemic (particularly in the fourth\u00a0quarter as Omicron became dominant), the productivity of our researchers continues to surge.\u00a0As an academic health sciences centre within an integrated health system, St. Joe’s has and will\u00a0continue to grow internationally-recognized research that changes lives in the heart of Hamilton and beyond.”<\/span><\/p>\n Melissa Farrell<\/span> [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”56px”]
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\nPresident, St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nA Message from the Executive Director<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1663091946080{padding-right: 25px !important;}”]<\/p>\n