Commercialization at UHN supports the commercialization of UHN research innovations. As Canada’s largest research hospital, the scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN's four hospitals and seven research institutes employ over 1000 researchers who, along with their staff and students, work across over 1 million square feet of research space and secure annual research funds that exceed $400 million CAD annually.
Research and commercialization across these research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Learn more about UHN's research areas, life-changing scientific breakthroughs, and Research Institutes.