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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.

Friday, January 12, 2024

Health Sciences North Among Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals in 2023

Health Sciences North (HSN) and the Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) are pleased to be ranked among Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals of 2023 by RE$EARCH Infosource.

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Join our Board of Directors!

Your opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Northeastern Ontario is here! Applications for the Health Sciences North (HSN) and Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) Boards of Directors are now being accepted.

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

New CEO and Chief of Staff at Health Sciences North

Dr. David McNeil, PhD, will be returning home to serve as the President and Chief Executive Officer of both HSN and HSNRI – while Dr. Pankaj Bhatia is being promoted to the role of Chief of Staff for HSN.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI) welcomes two new Research Chairs

HSNRI is proud to announce the successful recruitment of Dr. David Marsh as Research Chair, Mental Health and Addictions, and Dr. Stacey Santi as Research Chair, Cancer Solutions.