It is with great pride that we announce the addition of four new members to the HRI Board of Directors, fulfilling a strategic decision to increase the size of the board from nine to 12 members.
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Recent News
Three new scientists welcomed to HRI team
The demand for rigorous mental health and addiction research is growing. To drive our mission forward, we are pleased to welcome three renowned scientists to our team.
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New findings released about hospital tobacco bans, tools for measuring craving
In our latest Research Snapshots, we profile important findings related to tobacco bans and craving measurement in inpatient settings.
New funding will support projects to help civilians with trauma, youth struggling with mental health
Generous funding from the FDC Foundation the Ontario Trillium Foundation will support two projects that will benefit civilians and youth living with mental health problems.
Press Release: Homewood Research Institute (HRI) Welcomes New Executive Director
GUELPH, ON, August 26, 2020 – A charitable, non-profit research institute working to save lives by improving mental health treatment in Canada will welcome a new Executive Director on September 1, 2020.
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Dr. Roy Cameron announces retirement from HRI
After a remarkable career as a nationally recognized leader in population health and impact-oriented science, Dr. Roy Cameron, Executive Director of HRI, has announced that he will retire on August 28, 2020.
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Grant from the McConnell Foundation will advance digital mental health project
Thanks to the generous support of the McConnell Foundation, HRI will move forward with a project aimed at helping Canadians make the best use of digital mental health tools.
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HRI trainees receive significant awards
HRI is committed to training the next generation of clinical researchers and scientists. Through our Trainee Program, we provide learning opportunities for graduate and post-doctoral students in the field of mental health and addiction research. Trainees work under the supervision of HRI Scientists in all areas of research.
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2020 Darlene Walton Scholarship Award Announcement
We are pleased to announce that is Isabella Romano the recipient of this year’s Darlene Walton Scholarship Award, an award that supports students pursuing careers in the field of mental health and addiction research.
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New funding will support research exploring impact of COVID-19 on mental health
HRI Senior Scientist, Dr. James MacKillop, has received $491,000 from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for a study that will examine the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and substance use.
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