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On June 22, 2026, the Office of Research and Health Research Hub co-hosted the inaugural UW CIHR Pitch Session, providing University of Waterloo researchers with expert multidisciplinary feedback to strengthen the quality and competitiveness of their CIHR Project Grant applications and advance the university’s growing health research portfolio.

Early findings from the Health Research Hub’s campus-wide survey point to both unmet needs and strong interest in collaboration, data sharing, and dedicated health data infrastructure at Waterloo. The findings will help inform the Hub’s strategic planning and support for the development of a university-wide health data strategy.

The Health Research Hub co-hosted its first campus event, the inaugural Health Imaging Consortium, From Methods to Innovations to Building Connections, on April 21, 2026. The event brought together researchers, staff, and students from across the University of Waterloo to showcase health-related imaging work spanning aging, brain research, musculoskeletal health and imaging methods. As an early milestone for the Hub, the event highlighted the value of cross-campus collaboration and the Hub’s role in connecting people, expertise, and resources to support health research.

Researchers working with human health or health-related data are invited to complete a brief survey on health data storage, management, and access. Survey findings will inform HRH’s planning for a university-wide health data strategy and future support initiatives.