Facilities and Capabilities
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute (LHSCRI) is home to leading-edge research facilities, technologies and capabilities to support scientists and health-care professionals in pursuing research activities. From clinical trial facilities to biobanks, we offer services that help improve patient care through research.
Biobanks
Biobanks are essential for advancing health research by supplying researchers with high-quality biological samples and detailed clinical data. These samples are invaluable for studies aimed at understanding diseases, developing treatments, and improving patient outcomes.
Canadian Surgical Technologies and Advanced Robotics (CSTAR)
CSTAR is a premier research and education program that focuses on innovating, developing, and testing minimally invasive surgical technologies and robotics for clinical therapy and training.
Clinical Research Support Services
Our team offers industry-leading expertise and state-of-the-art clinical facilities for investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials. As a fee-for-service program, researchers can select from a range of services to successfully conduct their studies.
Commercialization and Business Development
Commercialization opportunities at LHSCRI are supported by WORLDiscoveries® – the business development arm of London’s extensive research network and the bridge between local invention and global industry.
Gerald C. Baines Centre for Translational Cancer Research
The Gerald C. Baines Centre is an 11,000 square-foot centre located at LHSC’s Victoria Hospital. It provides unique, leading-edge facilities to enable the care-changing work of cancer researchers and clinicians.
ICES
Western
ICES Western provides specialized services to support ICES scientist-initiated research using health care administrative data. We also support requests from health care decision makers.
Training and Education
LHSCRI offers a wide range of training for health research learners – providing educational opportunities directly where patient care is delivered.