We’re hiring for a Data Analyst! We want your expertise in extracting data from large databases and preparing the data for analyses by internal and external researchers. This is a great career opportunity to help support one of Canada’s largest health research studies. We are a small, #hybrid, and innovative team! #health #research Apply today! https://buff.ly/3YYw4sZ
Ontario Health Study
Research Services
Toronto, Ontario 818 followers
15 years of research, powered by volunteers.
About us
The Ontario Health Study is a population-based study and active research platform investigating risk factors that cause diseases like cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma and Alzheimer’s. More than 225,000 Ontario adults volunteered to be research participants, answering an online health-related questionnaire, and consenting to receiving subsequent surveys to follow their health as they age. A subset of participants also provided physical measurements and biological samples (41,000 blood samples and 12,600 urine samples). Researchers are using this long-term study to investigate how our lifestyle, environment and family history affect our health over time and to explore strategies for the prevention, early detection and treatment of diseases. The nonprofit Study is funded by the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Cancer Care Ontario, Public Health Ontario and the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer The Ontario Health Study is the largest of six study cohorts taking part in Canada’s largest health research platform, the Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow's Health (CanPath).
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https://ontariohealthstudy.ca/
External link for Ontario Health Study
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, Ontario
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Research, Public Health, Biobank, Logitudinal studuy, and Population health data
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Primary
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661 University Ave
Toronto, Ontario M5G, CA
Employees at Ontario Health Study
Updates
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As we celebrate our 15th anniversary, Dr. Philip Awadalla and Dr. Victoria Kirsh talk about the significant contributions our participants have made. They also share insights into ongoing research projects. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our participants for enabling us to support Canadian and international investigators. #ResearchData #Biobank #Populationhealth #Epidemiology https://lnkd.in/gxeWNTqh
Participants make OHS research possible
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October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth According to the Canadian Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Canada. Among the 30,640 OHS participants who completed three OHS questionnaires, there was a 63% increase in the number of participants reporting a breast cancer diagnosis, when compared to the earlier Baseline Questionnaire. OHS researchers are using data shared by our participants to better understand how family health history, environmental exposures, and other factors impact breast cancer development and outcomes. Here’s what Cindy Gayle had to say about why she has continued to be a member of the Study, since joining in 2012:
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Check out this two-day hybrid event celebrating the discovery of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes hosted by Women's College Hospital. The event will highlight research and innovation related to the discovery, including the work of Dr. Steven Narod, who was part of the team that made this important medical breakthrough. #Genetics #BreastCancer #OvarianCancer #brca1 #brca2 Register here: https://lnkd.in/esv3Fgg8
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Coming soon! This fall we’re inviting OHS participants to share their current health status via a new health questionnaire. We have added new questions around emotional health & well-being, which will help researchers learn more about mental health, including how it affects our physical health. #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek
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As the largest regional cohort inside CanPath - Canadian Partnership for Tomorrow's Health, the OHS will be a key contributor of data for this new partnership with the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI).
CanPath is partnering with the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) to develop a fuller picture of Canadians’ health outcomes 📸📊 On Monday, team members from CanPath, CIHI, the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, and the University of Toronto’s Government Relations and Innovations & Partnerships Offices came together at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research to mark this milestone. So, what does this mean? 📊 Data integration: CIHI’s health services data (hospital stays, emergency visits, long-term care) will be combined with CanPath's genomic, health, and lifestyle data. 🔬 Enhanced research: Researchers will have access to a unique, comprehensive dataset, allowing them to study the complex relationships between biology, behaviour, environment, health services utilization, and health outcomes. 🔐 Privacy and security: Data sharing will maintain the privacy and security of participants, ensuring ethical research practices. And what will the impact be? 📈 Efficiency: Researchers can access a ready-made dataset, saving significant time and resources. 🕜 Timeliness: Annual updates will keep the data current, enabling immediate and impactful research. 🧩 Comprehensive insights: This partnership will provide a more complete view of how Canadians interact with health systems, ultimately improving health outcomes. Together, we are paving the way for groundbreaking research that will enhance the health and well-being of Canadians. Stay tuned for more updates! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eEwPeBXD #EveryoneCounts #15YearsAndCounting #HealthcareInnovation
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In our final part of #CatsoftheOHS, we present Humphrey. Companion to our Senior Program Manager, Kelly McDonald, he was recently adopted from Toronto Animal Services. He’s curious, loves to play and he’s making himself at home! #HappyCatMonth
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It’s #PostDocAppreciationWeek, so we’re giving a shout out to Dr. Alannah McEvoy, of McMaster University, who is comparing data from the Ontario Health Study population to genetic data from participants in an opioid study. She’s looking for genetic variations that may be associated with opioid use disorder and cannabis use. Learn more about her work - https://lnkd.in/eiWuDAdu Here's what Dr. McEvoy had to say about why she choose to use OHS data for her research:
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