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Monday, March 30, 2026

Sudbury Scientist Awarded $2 Million in Funding Towards Cancer Prevention Research

Cancer is the leading cause of death in Canada, and rates are on the rise, particularly in younger populations. More than 40% of Canadians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. However, new funding to support cancer prevention research provides hope that nearly half of cancer cases could be addressed through improvements in early detection and prevention approaches. Last month, Canada’s Minister of Health, the Honourable Marjorie Michel, together with leaders from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and United Health Network (UHN) in Toronto, made a landmark announcement. Through the CIHR Institute of Cancer Research Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention Team Grants, six funding organizations, led by CIHR, have come together to invest over $41 million towards basic science cancer prevention research. This is the single largest CIHR-led investment in cancer prevention research to date. Through this initiative, 19 research teams across...

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Join the Board of Directors

Health Sciences North (HSN) and the Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) are soliciting applications from residents of Northeastern Ontario who would be interested in serving a renewable term of up to three years, beginning no later than June 2026, as a member of either of their Boards of Directors.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

HSN and NOSM University Researchers Awarded CIHR Grant to Improve Emergency Care for Patients with Dizziness

Patients across Northern Ontario and beyond will benefit from new research led by Health Sciences North (HSN) and NOSM University, funded through a major grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Dr. Robert Ohle, an Emergency Physician, Vice-President of Academic and Research Impact at Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI), and NOSM University Chair in Indigenous and Rural Health Research, has been awarded a $757,350 CIHR Project Grant for his study: Validation of a Clinical Risk Score to Identify Emergency Department Patients with Serious Causes of Dizziness. Dr. Ohle is the principal investigator on the study.

Friday, June 27, 2025

NOSM University honours Registered Dietitian Erica Dubois for unwavering dedication to teaching

Registered Dietitian Erica Dubois is known for her enthusiasm, compassion, and commitment to mentorship — qualities that have not gone unnoticed. Erica has been named a recipient of NOSM University’s 2024–2025 Preceptor Award for Commitment to Clinical Education.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Saving Lives in Northern Ontario: The Power of Addiction Research at HSNRI

Northern Ontario has some of the highest rates of opioid-related deaths in the province. But thanks to research at Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI), we’re learning how to better support people living with opioid addiction—especially in rural and remote communities.

Thursday, February 13, 2025

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Rylee Restoule Appointed as Indigenous Research Coordinator at HSNRI

Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rylee Restoule as the Clinical Research Coordinator of Indigenous Health. Rylee, a proud Ojibwe-Kwe from Dokis First Nation and Francophone, is currently pursuing a Master of Health Studies specializing in Health Research. She began volunteering with HSN in 2019 and has since been a member of the Indigenous Health, French Language Services, and Patient and Family Advisory Committees.

Friday, June 21, 2024

Celebrating National Indigenous People’s Day

HSN and HSNRI are proud to honor and celebrate National Indigenous People’s Day on June 21st. In the spirit of respect and solidarity, members of our Senior Leadership Team and hospital staff are donning Indigenous Health t-shirts. These shirts symbolize our commitment to improving Indigenous health outcomes and our dedication to cultural safety within our hospital.

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Strands of Hope for Breast Cancer Patients

International Clinical Trial with Sudbury roots shows promise for improving care

RNA Diagnostics, a Sudbury-based cancer diagnostics company housed at the Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI), with ties to Laurentian University and NOSM University, has wrapped up Phase I of an international breast cancer clinical trial with promising results.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Breaking Barriers

IDEAA Committee paves the way for inclusivity at HSN and HSNRI

In a move towards fostering a more inclusive and equitable healthcare environment, Health Sciences North (HSN) convened the inaugural meeting of the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Anti-racism (IDEAA) committee.