KHSC still ranks among top research hospitals in Canada

Research Infosource puts KHSC 25th with over $39 million spent on research.

Kingston Health Sciences Centre continues to be one of the top hospitals in Canada for research.

Research Infosource Inc. ranked KHSC 25th among the 40 research hospitals on the list.

They say KHSC spent more than $39 million into research in fiscal year 2024. That is up from $37 million in the previous year.

In a news release, the research arm of KHSC supports more than 237 active researchers and over 322 clinical studies in areas such as cancer, cardiology, critical care, psychiatry, allergy, bleeding disorders and gastroenterology. 

"This recognition speaks to the dedication of our research teams who are driving innovation and discoveries that directly impact patient health," says Dr. Steven Smith, President and CEO of KHSC-RI and Deputy Vice-Principal Research at Queen’s.

"By leveraging the unique strengthens of KHSC and Queen’s we are improving Kingston’s ability to attract top talent, secure new research funding, impact patient care, and ultimately be recognized as a national hub of health research and innovation."

This is the 14th straight year that KHSC has been on the list of the Top 40 Research Hospitals in Canada.

They say it shows the development of strong funding partnerships with federal and provincial agencies, industry partners, and community donors.

Story by Ken Hashizume