KGH is ranked among Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals in a first-ever compilation that showcases the important role that hospitals play in the country's research landscape.
The list ranks each hospital based on how much research income it generated from all sources. With just over $16 million in research income in 2010 – a 4.4-per cent increase over 2009 – KGH comes in at position 27. What the report doesn't show, but will be apparent next year, is that KGH has increased its research funding by 30 per cent since the survey.
“We are very happy that KGH is solidly among the top 40 research hospitals in Canada demonstrating that we are a recognized player in this important and competitive field,” says Dr. Roger Deeley, Vice President of Health Sciences Research at KGH.
Research programs at KGH have grown steadily over the years in collaboration with Queen's University and other partners. Cultivating patient-oriented research to make a real difference at the bedside is one of four directions set out in the KGH 2015 strategy and the hospital is moving forward with the recent establishment of the KGH Research Institute.
“KGH has made great strides over the past several years in laying the foundation for a well-integrated research culture and we anticipate that we will significantly improve our position over the years to come now that we have established the institute,” says Deeley.
The Top 40 list was put together by Research Infosource Inc., a national firm that provides research and development data for businesses and universities.
Canada's top 40 research hospitals generated $2.1 billion in research income in 2010.
