OTTAWA, May 9, 2024 – Research Canada and the Parliamentary Health Research Caucus proudly hosted Shaping the Future of Health Care with New Technologies, Devices and eHealth Innovations on May 8, 2024. This virtual event showcased the transformative impact of technology in Canadian health care, featuring presentations from 12 esteemed researchers in the field of eHealth.

This event, sponsored by The ILC Foundation, the Kids Brain Health Network, and Innovative Medicines Canada, provided a platform for collaboration and discussion among policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders, fostering dialogue on the latest advancements and opportunities for further innovations. The more than 150 attendees gained insights into how advanced technologies and digital solutions are revolutionizing health care delivery and access across Canada.

“We’re honoured to shine a spotlight on the incredible work being done by Canadian eHealth researchers,” said Alison Evans, President and CEO of Research Canada. “As technology continues to evolve, we’re witnessing how its integration into health care systems is transforming the ways in which health care is delivered and accessed. Fostering health research and innovation in this area not only drives economic growth but also reinforces Canada’s position as a leader on the world stage.”

Thank you to all our generous event Sponsors, including the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, BD Canada, Lakehead University, the Provincial Health Services Authority, and Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute.

For more information and a complete list of the featured presenters, please visit our event webpage.

About Research Canada
Research Canada is a national alliance dedicated to increasing investments in health research through collaborative advocacy and engaging government, academia, industry and non-profit sectors to build support for long-term health research funding. For more information, visit rc-rc.ca.

Since 2009, Parliamentary Health Research Caucus events on Parliament Hill have helped to educate politicians on the social and economic benefits of Canadian health research and innovation, as well as introduce them to the multi-sector partnerships among academic, private sector and health charity stakeholders essential to a robust health research enterprise and innovation system.

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For inquiries:
Christie Tomkins
Manager of Policy and Public Affairs
613-234-5129
ctomkins@rc-rc.ca