Priority R: Research

The Faculty of Science’s dedication to conducting cutting-edge research at the intersection of disciplines—such as Medical Technologies, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Ocular Health, Laser Technology, and Pharmaceutical Sciences—complements Waterloo’s strategic focus on Health Futures. By pushing the boundaries of these fields, we will address critical issues in health and medicine in our country.

Our interdisciplinary approach to research advances technological and scientific frontiers and supports Waterloo’s mission to integrate health with technology and entrepreneurship. Our researchers will continue to develop innovative solutions that improve population health, create more sustainable community-based health systems, and respond effectively to the evolving demands of modern healthcare.

By fostering partnerships and leveraging stateof the-art facilities, we will push the boundaries of scientific exploration while ensuring that emerging technologies are developed with a keen awareness of their cultural and societal impacts. This approach enables us to support and celebrate innovative research with greater responsibility and accountability, ensuring that our research outcomes benefit society in meaningful and impactful ways.

To attract the best research talent, we will make strategic investments aimed at improving the quality, impact, and visibility of our graduate studies and research portfolios. We will more widely celebrate and support researchers who take risks and venture into new frontiers.