Approved Projects & Studies - CanPath - Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health

CanPath – Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow’s Health Search

About Us
- Purpose, Vision & Mission
  CanPath is working in partnership to prevent disease and provide a platform for scientists to conduct innovative research.
- Our History
  The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer established the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow Project (now CanPath) in June 2008.
- Leadership & Governance
  Meet the members of CanPath's Leadership Team, Operations Committee, National Strategic Advisory Council and more.
- National Coordinating Centre
  Meet the members of CanPath's operational core, based at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health.
- Student Work and Opportunities
  Students are a cornerstone of our population health research program, driving innovation and discovery as the next generation of researchers and health professionals.
- Regional Cohorts
  Seven regional cohorts across ten provinces comprise CanPath's pan-Canadian partnership.
- Funders & Supporters
  Learn more about the partner organizations that provide funding and in-kind support to CanPath.
- Frequently Asked Questions
  Find out how CanPath will improve the health of Canadians and more.
- Contact Us
  How to reach CanPath by phone, email, in-person, or make a data access request.
Research
- About the Study
  CanPath is Canada’s largest population health cohort and a gateway platform to data worldwide.
- Access Process
  The CanPath Access Portal provides researchers with the necessary resources to identify epidemiological and biological data available from participating cohorts to answer innovative research questions.
- Approved Projects & Studies
  CanPath has supported more than 100 research projects and activities, many of which have resulted in publications in high impact journals.
- Biosamples
  CanPath offers one of Canada's most comprehensive collections of biological samples, enabling deeper investigations into the causes of cancer and chronic diseases.
- Collaborations
  The CanPath team is committed to collaborating with partners in order to enhance and accelerate research for a healthier Canada.
- COVID-19 Initiatives
  As Canada’s largest population health study, CanPath responded quickly to the pandemic by leveraging its existing infrastructure to support national COVID-19 research.
- Funding & Grant Opportunities
  Supporting researchers and innovators who are seeking financial backing and collaborative opportunities for their projects utilizing CanPath data
- Policies
  CanPath requires approved users of its data to conduct research that follows and conforms to all data use policies. Approved users should read, understand, and follow the policies below.
- Publications
  These publications are examples of research made possible with data from CanPath and its regional cohorts.
- Synthetic Dataset
  The CanPath Synthetic Dataset is a versatile resource designed for research, education, and practical applications, offering robust support and guidance for educators to integrate it into their curriculum.
- Trusted Research Environment
  CanPath, in collaboration with Lifebit and AWS, has built a ‘trusted research environment,’ a secure, cloud-based platform where researchers can access and analyze data all in one place.
Participants
- About the Study
  CanPath is Canada’s largest population health cohort and a gateway platform to data worldwide.
- COVID-19 Antibody Study FAQ
  CanPath and its regional cohorts are conducting a COVID-19 antibody study of 20,000 participants across Canada.
- HEAL and CHARM studies
  Right now, thousands of Canadians are taking part in the largest dietary intake and physical activity data collection effort ever conducted in Canada.
- Meet CanPath Participants
  Hundreds of thousands of Canadians have come together to be part of a study that reveals real breakthroughs.
- Participant Snapshot
  Understand the unique social, economic and health characteristics of CanPath participants and how this information is captured for research.
News & Events
CanPath Access Portal

For a detailed listing of active projects and studies within each regional cohort, please visit the cohort websites.

Newest to Oldest
Oldest to Newest

2025

Understanding gene by environment interactions in cancer incidence

Principal Investigator: Dr. Kathleen Houlahan

Affiliation: McMaster University

2025

(PREPARE) Polygenic Risk Scores for Prevention and Early Intervention: A Precision Population Health Approach to Cancer Control

Principal Investigator: Dr. Darren Brenner

Affiliation: University of Calgary - Cumming School of Medicine

2024

Environmental exposures and health outcomes in the CanPath cohort

Principal Investigator: Dr. Jennifer Brooks

Affiliation: University of Toronto

2024

Precision diagnostics of mental health disorders using machine learning

Principal Investigator: Dr. Bo Cao

Affiliation: University of Alberta

2023

Substance use among men and women across Canada – implications for primary prevention of cancer

Principal Investigator: Dr. Rachel Murphy

Affiliation: University of British Columbia

2023

Assessing the value of blood donor data for public health surveillance

Principal Investigator: Dr. Alton Russell

Affiliation: McGill University

2023

Polygenic Prediction of Outwardly Visible Characteristics

Principal Investigator: Dr. Frank Wendt

Affiliation: University of Toronto

2022

Primary Prevention of Cancer-Causing Substance Use in Gender Minority People of Canada

Principal Investigator: Dr. Trevor Dummer & Ace Chan

Affiliation: University of British Columbia

2022

SUrveiling Prospective Population cOhorts for COVID 19 pRevalence and ouTcomes in Canada (SUPPORT-Canada): risk factors for infection

Principal Investigator: Dr. Victoria Kirsh

Affiliation: Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

2022

Safety immUnogenicity of Covid-19 vaCcines in systEmic immunE mediated inflammatory Diseases (SUCCEED)

Principal Investigator: Dr. Sasha Bernatsky

Affiliation: Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre