Centre for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences
Connecting the dots between research and the real world
CHÉOS produces high-quality evidence to make informed changes to the health care system.
June 1, 2023
CHÉOS produces high-quality evidence to make informed changes to the health care system.
CHÉOS answers the big questions, to make big changes to the health care system.
In her recently published book ‘Live Like Nobody is Watching: Relational Autonomy in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Health Monitoring’, CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Anita Ho discusses the implications of using AI to monitor people’s health.
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CHÉOS Trainees Jake Hutton and Dr. Mahsa Khalili are melding clinical and engineering fields to address this persistent and deadly public health problem
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Dr. Salmon's new role involves providing leadership to promote clinical faculty development and initiatives in teaching and scholarly activity, educational leadership, and research.
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CHÉOS Trainees Piper Scott-Fiddler and Samantha Martin-Ferris are giving back to their communities by improving access to culturally appropriate care
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Research partners share what it’s like providing their valuable insight for projects focused on improving the lives of others sharing their lived experiences
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By incorporating storytelling into your research communication, you can help engage and inspire your audience, making your findings more accessible and impactful.
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Bridging the gap between data, research, and care, CHÉOS 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, CHÉOS seeks to improve health outcomes for all.
CHÉOS investigators are known for the high calibre of research they undertake. The Centre is comprised of over 130 staff members and more than 75 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.
The combination of our Scientist’s diverse expertise and the support departments that specialize in every part of the research process makes CHÉOS a unique and innovative hub for health research.
CHÉOS Scientists are organized into research programs that focus on specific parts of the health system. Having many different types of researchers allows CHÉOS to address complex problems in a collaborative way.
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The scientists at CHÉOS 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.
Read MoreThe work of our scientists and staff is often found in the pages of top journals.
Each year, we publish over 300 peer-reviewed papers.
CHÉOS 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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Co-led by CHÉOS’ Dr. Linda Li, the Long COVID Patient Experience Project is engaging people living with symptoms of long COVID to guide research
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CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Mieke Koehoorn works to track and link workplace hazards to prevent chronic disease and shares why COVID-19 outbreaks happened in some unexpected areas
Read MoreAs a member of the health research community, CHÉOS is proud to support and promote research-related events and seminars happening around the country.
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Work in Progress Seminar Series
June 14 @ 12:00 pm
Enhancing clinical outcomes with self-compassion
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Work in Progress Seminar Series
June 28 @ 12:00 pm
More information coming soon...
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