Bruyère Health Ranks as Number One Canadian Hospital in its Tier for Research Spending Growth for Second Consecutive Year
12/04/2025
With the release of Research InfoSource’s list of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals, Bruyère Health is proud to stand among the hospitals, universities, and colleges in the region, highlighting the strength of Ottawa’s health and life science research environment.
Bruyère Health ranked first for research spending growth in its tier for the second consecutive year, representing a continued dedication to investing in generating new knowledge, practicing evidence-based care, and supporting the next generation of health care and research professionals.
Bruyère Health also ranked third for researcher intensity and seventh for hospital research spending among hospitals in its tier.
"At Bruyère Health, we are committed to providing exceptional care," said Guy Chartrand, President and CEO of Bruyère Health. "Recognition as one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals reflects our commitment to advance the care we deliver, drive innovative solutions, and solve the complex health challenges our patients and our health system face."
“Our continued growth demonstrates the ongoing commitment of our scientists and research staff to providing better outcomes for patients,” said Dr. Kumanan Wilson, CEO of Bruyère Health Research Institute and Vice-President of Research and Academic Affairs at Bruyère Health. “It is a testimony to their dedication and talent.”
The University of Ottawa (uOttawa) also ranked among the top 10 research universities in Canada. Together, uOttawa and affiliated research hospitals and institutes form the Ottawa Academic Health Network (OAHN), which is the second largest life science research ecosystem in Ontario.
About Bruyère Health
Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centred care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.
About Bruyère Health Research Institute
Bruyère Health Research Institute conducts world-class research to maximize quality of life and shape the future health care with a focus on memory, aging in place, and long-term care; palliative care; rehabilitation and recovery; and social accountability.