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Meet your surgeon and their robot: The unstoppable duo behind cutting-edge surgeries at LHSC

A robot rolled into LHSC in 2000 and ushered in a new era of cutting-edge care. Explore how that historic moment sparked a wave of innovation in robotic-assisted surgeries.
Dr. Sandrine de Ribaupierre Associate Scientist at LHSCRI and Paediatric Epilepsy Neurosurgeon, demonstrates the ROSA Robotic Arm. Dr. de Ribaupierre, in collaboration with the University Hospital Epilepsy Program at LHSC, including Dr. Jonathan Lau, performed the Canadian First Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation procedure on 11-year-old Makayla Douglass

LHSC’s Clinical Research Library recognized with 2025 Medical Library Association Award

Celebrating the vital role of Clinical Librarians at LHSC

Celebrating one year of London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI)

A look back at our past year
Relka Bihari studying compartment syndrome at LHSC's Victoria Research Laboratory.
Staff views ROSA robot monitor in clinical space

Research Programs

Our researchers are leaders in advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment and management of multiple diseases and health conditions. Our research aligns directly to care programs and clinical expertise at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC).
Cancer
Cardiology and Vascular Diseases  
Children’s Health
Critical Illness  
Imaging
Mental Health 
Nephrology 
Neurological Disorders  
Orthopaedics  
Personalized Medicine 
Surgery 
Transplantation 
Women’s Health and Obstetrics  
Patient laying in bed with testing cap in Dr Rishi Ganesan lab

Children’s Health Research Institute

Children’s Health Research Institute (CHRI), a program of LHSCRI, discovers ways to prevent and treat diseases affecting babies, children and youth, helping them lead happy, healthy lives.