July 27, 2026
Ontario’s Minister of Health visits PROTECT Lab
The PROTECT Lab, a joint initiative of the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS),...
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Recent Publications
PHRI study-related publications in journals including Lancet, NEJM, JAMA and more
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Arnold L. Johnson Lectureship in Cardiology; PHRI Population Health Sciences Lectureship; and more
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Laboratory offering genetic analysis using multi-omics, biomarker analysis, biobanking, bioinformatics services
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Research Data Operations
The Research Data Operations (RDO) department supports PHRI studies by planning, building, and maintaining high‑quality study databases and related data systems. RDO works closely with study teams to ensure data are handled consistently, accurately, and in line with PHRI’s standards and processes.
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Program Management
Working closely with the principal investigator(s) from initial design to completion and publication, our program directors, program managers and research coordinators support study conduct, including activity at investigative sites, sponsors internationally, and more.
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Biostatistics
PHRI's Statistics department contributes to design, statistical analysis and data management reporting of studies. Our analysts work on large-scale multinational clinical trials, registries and epidemiological projects, ensuring a robust, reliable data platform to support sound statistical analyses and innovative methodology.
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June 26, 2026
Four researchers named 2026 PHRI Career Award recipients
PHRI is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s PHRI Career Awards. These awards give researchers protected time to...
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June 9, 2026
Everyday air pollution linked to poorer brain function, study finds
The air pollution we breathe daily could be harming more than just our lungs and hearts. New research suggests that...
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