Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital has once again been recognized as one of Canada’s top 40 research hospitals in Re$earch Infosource Inc.’s annual rankings. For the sixth consecutive year, the hospital ranked among the top three small-tier institutions in key categories, cementing its role as a leader in pediatric rehabilitation research. The 2024 Re$earch Infosource Inc. rankings are based on data from fiscal year 2022-2023, which Holland Bloorview submitted in April 2024.

This year, Holland Bloorview maintained its second place standing in both researcher intensity and hospital intensity among small-tier hospitals (those spending under $400 million annually). Researcher intensity, which measures average research funding per active researcher, rose slightly to $668,900 in fiscal year 2022-2023, as reflected in the 2024 report. Hospital intensity, the percentage of hospital spending dedicated to research, held steady at 12.1 per cent, highlighting the hospital’s commitment to transforming care for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences through innovative and groundbreaking research. Overall, Holland Bloorview ranked seventh among the 40 hospitals in both researcher intensity and hospital intensity. 

Holland Bloorview placed 37th overall among Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals, with $14,047,000 spent to support and conduct research during fiscal year 2022-2023. This ranking reflects the hospital’s steadfast commitment to meaningful, high-impact research, reinforcing its leadership in the field. 

“These rankings highlight the incredible dedication of our researchers, clinicians and partners,” said Dr. Evdokia Anagnostou, vice-president of research and director of the Bloorview Research Institute. “For over a decade, our recognition in these categories reflects our commitment to being the best stewards of research funding, ensuring that we advance care for children and youth with disabilities and developmental differences. We are grateful to our donors, community and government for supporting this vital work.”

“We are incredibly proud that Holland Bloorview continues to be recognized as one of Canada’s top research hospitals.” said Julia Hanigsberg, president and CEO of Holland Bloorview. “At the Bloorview Research Institute, an interdisciplinary team of scientists is working with children, youth, families and communities to conduct transformative, clinically relevant research focused on childhood-onset disability, injury and developmental diversity. Together we are driving advances that improve the lives of children, youth and families across Canada and beyond. 

Re$earch Infosource Inc. ranks hospitals annually based on research intensity, financial investment and year-over-year growth. As Canada’s only hospital dedicated exclusively to pediatric rehabilitation, Holland Bloorview continues to lead transformative research that places children, youth and families at the centre of care.

The full ranking can be found here.