CHEO Research Institute

Discoveries to inspire the best life for every child and youth.

The CHEO Research Institute is a not for profit corporation that connects exceptional talent and technology in pursuit of life-changing research for every child, youth and family in our community and beyond. We inspire trust in our research excellence by being curious, nimble, passionate and equitable.

CHEO and uOttawa researchers win COVID-19 Innovation Fund Award for wastewater monitoring project

CHEO and uOttawa researchers win COVID-19 Innovation Fund Award for wastewater monitoring project

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Executive Message

Welcome to the CHEO Research Institute

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COVID-19 household transmission is high, with children being a significant source of spread: study

Study shows COVID-19 household transmission is high

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Updates & News

  1. Bridging the gap between research and clinical practice for kids with anaphylaxis

    18/05/2022

    Bridging the gap between research and clinical practice for kids with anaphylaxis

  2. Discovery Minute – How long after a concussion can you return to physical activity?

    17/05/2022

    Discovery Minute – How long after a concussion can you return to physical activity?

  3. Genome-wide sequencing pilot project helps Ontario families get answer

    26/04/2022

    Genome-wide sequencing pilot project helps Ontario families get answer

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Latest Discoveries

  1. Sexual health of adolescent patients admitted to a psychiatric unit

    01/04/2022

    Research Areas

    Mental Health
  2. Parental psychological problems were associated with higher screen time and the use of mature-rated media in children

    08/03/2022

    Research Areas

    Healthy Active Living and Obesity (HALO)
  3. Children’s screen use and school readiness at 4-6 years in kindergarten: Prospective cohort study

    07/03/2022

    Research Areas

    Healthy Active Living and Obesity (HALO)
  4. Reliability of a New Arthroscopic Discoid Lateral Meniscus Classification System: A Multicenter Video Analysis

    02/03/2022

    Research Areas

  5. Socio-demographic factors associated with meeting the Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines among adults: Findings from the Canadian Health Measures Survey

    01/03/2022

    Research Areas

    Healthy Active Living and Obesity (HALO)
  6. Canadian 24-hour movement guidelines, life stress, and self-esteem among adolescents

    28/02/2022

    Research Areas

    Healthy Active Living and Obesity (HALO)