By Ana Gajic

(December 17, 2020) – Unity Health Toronto has been announced as one of the top 15 research hospitals in Canada, and in the top five of Canada’s large-sized hospitals in researcher intensity, according to a list published last week by Research Infosource Inc.

In the list of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals, Unity Health maintained its spot at number 11.

“This achievement, coming at the end of a year that has been challenging for all, is truly one to be proud of,” said Dr. Ori Rotstein, vice-president of Research and Innovation at Unity Health.

Research Infosource further broke down its analysis by zeroing in on “Researcher Intensity,” a list that shows research spending by researcher. Among large-sized hospitals, Unity Health maintained its ranking from last year at fifth for researcher intensity.

“Being near the top of these two lists is a testament to the dedication of everyone in Research and Innovation,” Dr. Rotstein said. “I am very proud to lead such a committed team. When we look back on 2020, I hope we are reminded of how our research persevered and led the way in times of uncertainty.”

This list publishes annually and captures research spending from the year before, based on a survey of research hospitals and from financial statements. The spending includes all funds (direct and indirect) spent on all sources (internal and external) to support research. Researchers included are full and part-time researchers, scientists, investigators and/or clinician-researchers with a faculty appointment who actively conduct research.