Title:
Operating Grant: Knowledge Synthesis Grants: Allied Health and Genetics
Agreement Value:
$199,360.00
Agreement Date:
Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2027
Description:
The specific objectives of this funding opportunity are to:
• Define best practices for delivering clinical genetic and genomic information to patients for the field of inherited diseases holistically along with the associated emotional, psychological, and/or practical support required during and after diagnosis. This may include, but is not limited to:
o Ensuring accessibility of information;
o Using technology to enable initial and ongoing genetic counselling;
o Addressing access to psychological and social services;
o Promoting information dissemination throughout patients’ lifetimes; and,
o Advancing opportunities to connect with other patients.
• Identify capacity building opportunities for AHPs to sustain the increase in genetic testing in clinical settings.
• Foster knowledge mobilization to inform timely uptake of new information and maximize impact of the above goals across institutions, disciplines, jurisdictions, and sectors by identifying equitable, effective and sustainable implementation solutions.
Organization:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Expected Results:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.
Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M5G 1X8
Reference Number:
236-2025-2026-Q4-00325
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Individual or sole proprietorship
Recipient's Legal Name:
Hayeems, Robin Z
Research Organization:
Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto)
Program:
Research in Priority Areas
Program Purpose:
This program provides funding for targeted grants and awards aimed at addressing priority areas. Priorities are identified by CIHR in consultation with other government departments and agencies, partners and stakeholders. The program mobilizes researchers, patients, health providers, and decision makers to conduct research, enable knowledge translation and build capacity in the priority areas. It often requires collaboration within and across sectors.