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Research is Care. At The Royal, our clients and their loved ones have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge mental health research, with access to potentially ground-breaking treatments using technology such as rTMS or esketamine, and refined diagnostics using PET/MRI brain imaging and data science for more personalized care, conducted by a team of researchers and clinicians working to improve the lives of those with mental illness.
There are limitless research opportunities with the combination of talent and technology that we have at the University of Ottawa Institute of Mental Health Research (IMHR) at The Royal, and our research enterprise is growing significantly, having more than doubled our research activity levels in the last 10 years. As we grow, having a clear focus and priorities is a must, and so we have developed our first integrated Strategic Research Plan. We are thrilled to share it with you here today.
Our new plan sets out clear goals and objectives for The Royal including the IMHR, allowing everyone across The Royal and in our communities to understand our research path and how our staff, clients and research partners can get involved. As an organization we have prioritized building interdisciplinary research teams including clinicians, scientists, learners and clients and their families. Thus, a clear plan is a key means to invite ideas and participation from all parts of our complex organization, as well as across the research ecosystem.
We encourage you to take a few minutes to read our Strategic Research Plan and if you see yourself in that plan to let us know!