Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes
Connecting the dots between research and the real world
Advancing Health (formerly known as CHÉOS) produces high-quality evidence
to make informed changes to the health care system.
Our Impact
Advancing Health answers the big questions, to make big changes to the health care system.
20
Years
140
Staff Members
82
Scientists
400
Publications per Year
- Improving CareInforming PolicyInforming Practice
Opportunity to expand the organ donor pool
- Improving CareInforming Practice
Hepatitis C cure does not remove all risks, study finds
- AnnouncementsOur People
A new chapter in the story of CHÉOS
- Health Economics & Priority SettingInforming Policy
Unlocking Hidden Costs: Measuring, Analyzing and Communicating Work Productivity Loss for Patients and Caregivers
- Health SystemsImproving CareInforming PolicyInforming Practice
How wearable devices to detect cardiac arrest could save thousands of lives each year
AnnouncementsOur PeopleCHÉOS Centre Associate Director, Dr. Amy Salmon, appointed Director, Clinical Faculty Affairs
About Us
Bridging the gap between data, research, and care, Advancing Health is a collaboration between cross-disciplinary scientists and expert research staff evaluating the effectiveness of health interventions at the population level. From assessing the cost-effectiveness of a new drug or treatment option to informing policy decisions that change how care is delivered, Advancing Health seeks to improve health outcomes for all.
Our People
Advancing Health investigators are known for the high calibre of research they undertake. The Centre is comprised of over 140 staff members and more than 80 scientists who are experts in their fields, including Canada Research Chairs, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholars, and Canadian Institutes of Health Research Investigators.
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Research and Services
What We Do
The combination of our scientist’s diverse expertise and the support departments that specialize in every part of the research process makes Advancing Health a unique and innovative hub for health research.
Research Programs
Our investigators are organized into research programs that focus on specific parts of the health system. Having many different types of researchers allows Advancing Health to address complex problems in a collaborative way.
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Research Support Services
The scientists at Advancing Health are only part of the story. Thanks to a supporting cast of research professionals, including project managers, data scientists, and statisticians, we are uniquely positioned to help turn good ideas into great research projects.
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Publications
The work of our scientists and staff is often found on the pages of top journals. Each year, we publish over 400 peer-reviewed papers.
Browse NowCOVID-19
Advancing Health investigators and research support staff are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Current projects include examining mental wellness during a pandemic, the impact of school disruptions, treatment options for COVID-19 and identifying workplace risks that may increase the risk of transmission to paramedics. Our investigators have also shared their expertise in a number of areas related to the pandemic.
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Upcoming Events
As a member of the health research community, Advancing Health is proud to support and promote research-related events and seminars happening around the country.
Vew All EventsSeptember 27 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
HIV Cure Research: An Update
Join CTN Investigator Dr. Zabrina Brumme for this BC-CfE Webinar on HIV Cure Research
October 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
WiP Seminar: Dr. Troy Grennan
Join Advancing Health Scientist Dr. Troy Grennan as they discuss their ongoing research.
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Want to learn more about the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes, our work, or our people? Interested in research services? Contact us today.
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