One year, 10,000 Canadians: help us reach our next HEAL study goal
April 2026 marked one full year of HEAL data collection. And what a year it’s been! Within twelve months, over 10,000 Canadians said yes. A […]
Your effort, zoomed out: why your participation in the HEAL & CHARM studies matters more than you know
You’ve been there: staring at the ASA24 questionnaire, trying to remember exactly what you ate for lunch yesterday. You’re working through the ACT24, logging each […]
Visiting Professor Talk: How environmental mutagens and tumor promoters re-awaken dormant tumor cells
10:00 am — 12:00 pm
Lifebit and CanPath establish Canada’s national federated research infrastructure framework
Toronto, Canada — May 28, 2026. Lifebit, a global leader in federated data technology, and the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health (CanPath), Canada’s largest national […]
Meet the trainee: Dr. Martin Holmes on geography, food access and health outcomes
The most interesting science can come about when we use our knowledge of one area to start asking questions about another. We had the amazing opportunity […]
Dietary data in action: How the HEAL study helps researchers study food insecurity and diet
The HEAL (HEALthy Eating and Supportive Environments) study has always been about more than collecting data. It’s about what that data can do. Last week, HEAL study […]
The HEAL study is now over 10,000 participants strong
When the HEAL (Healthy Eating and Supportive Environments) study launched, the goal was ambitious: recruit 100,000 adults across Canada to build the most detailed picture […]
Meet the trainee: Fatima Zulfiqar on breast cancer disparities, big data, and health equity research in Ontario
For many graduate students, a practicum is where theory meets reality, and for Fatima Zulfiqar, that moment came through working with one of Canada’s richest […]
Summer is almost here, and your neighbourhood may shape how much you move this season
The snow is melting, flowers are in bloom, and the days are getting longer. For many Canadians, summer is the season that finally makes getting […]
Canadian data is helping decode your gut’s genetic rhythm
A landmark international study uncovers surprising new clues about what controls gut health and why a common vitamin may hold the key. Millions of people […]