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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 funding 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
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Students explore AI solutions for mental health research using CanPath data at Toronto hackathon

Toronto, ON — The emerging intersection of AI and population health research was on full display from February 24–26 as over 90 students from Northeastern […]

Synthetic Dataset Workshop

9:00 am — 4:30 pm
Centre for Research and Innovation Support

POSTPONED – Hybrid event: From air to ailment: trainees study pollution’s role in disease onset

12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
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Trainee Research Webinar: The Built Environment, Metabolites, and Cancer Risk

12:00 pm — 1:00 pm

Trainee Research Webinar: Unlocking the genetic secrets of healthy aging, disease progression, and prevention

12:00 pm — 1:00 pm

Media Article, News

Trainees built confidence in AI- and equity-focused methods for public health research

This summer, the Artificial Intelligence for Public Health (AI4PH) Summer Institute hosted twenty-two graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and early-career researchers at the Fields Institute at […]

September 26, 2023

Researcher Feature: Ace Chan

Check out this Q&A with Ace Chan as we dive into Ace’s project inspirations, motivations, methodologies, and more! About Ace Chan: Ace Chan is a […]

Webinar: Building the Canadian Cancer Study within CanPath

12:00 pm — 1:00 pm

Webinar: Trainee Research: Using Population Cohorts to Enable Early Cancer Detection

12:00 pm — 1:00 pm

Webinar: Research Spotlight: How 3 trainees are using CanPath data and biosamples

12:00 pm — 1:00 pm
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