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RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE TRANSLATION
St. Michael’s plays a critical research role within Canada and internationally, operating the Keenan
Research Centre for Biomedical Science and the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, an international health-
care research and education centre developing innovative training programs, and helping translate
knowledge into practice. St. Joseph’s is beginning to define and establish a community-based research
program. Providence has over recent years focused on rigorous evaluation and research that can quickly
be applied at the bedside.

All three organizations share a common interest in knowledge translation and research that aligns with
the care we provide, ultimately bringing the applications of innovative research to the frontline of care.
Each organization will continue to pursue research mandates that serve its communities.

A new integrated health network would offer all three organizations opportunities to leverage shared
research resources and processes, and provide access to an overall larger base of researchers and
patients and populations while driving opportunities for innovation spanning community-based and
international borders.

In summary, the three organizations have a shared purpose to advance the health of our urban
communities – providing health services across the spectrum of care for all our patients from primary
care, secondary community care, tertiary care, quaternary care services to post-acute through
rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care. As Catholic health organizations, our shared purpose
is rooted in our common mission of providing excellent, compassionate care to all we serve, including
those who experience marginalization or disadvantage.

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