London Health Services

Improving the lives of patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through research

A world-renowned scientist and psychiatrist, Dr. Ruth Lanius, is advancing the understanding and treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to create better outcomes for patients.
Photo of Dr. Ruth Lanius

World first trial studies specialized ‘poop pills’ to improve treatment of pancreatic cancer

Scientists at LHSCRI and Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph’s Health Care London are the first in the world to study how stool from healthy donors can be used in capsules to potentially improve the response to chemotherapy in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer. 
Saman Maleki uses a microscope to investigate the interaction between tumour cells and immune cells.

Patient Safety in Research

Optimizing safe outcomes of trials.
Manager of Quality Assurance and Education at LHSCRI working in her office.
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.