Baycrest is proud to be recognized as the #1 most research-intensive hospital in Canada for the third consecutive year. This recognition comes from Research Infosource’s latest rankings for Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals. The achievement highlights Baycrest scientists’ excellence. Moreover, their innovative work attracts significant grants and donations to advance aging and brain health research.

A Leading Role in Researcher Intensity

Research Infosource evaluates organizations in various categories, including Researcher Intensity, a measure of the average dollars attracted per scientist for research. Baycrest ranked first in this category, with Baycrest scientists attracting an average of more than $1 million each for research last year. Total research spending at Baycrest increased by nearly 8% from 2022 to 2023.

Since the rankings began over a decade ago, Baycrest has consistently placed among Canada’s top research hospitals, standing out even among larger institutions.

Advancing Aging and Brain Health Research

Research at Baycrest focuses on neuroscience, aging, and brain health. Specifically, it emphasizes the prevention, early detection, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Furthermore, funding for this work comes from donors, community partners, companies, granting agencies, foundations, and governments.

Key Baycrest Research Initiatives:

• Kimel Family Centre for Brain Health & Wellness: The world’s first research-driven community centre for personalized dementia risk reduction.
• Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging: Baycrest is the scientific headquarters for Canada’s largest dementia research program.
• Anne & Allan Bank Centre for Clinical Research Trials: Leads more dementia trials than any other centre in Canada.

Baycrest is also advancing predictive neuroscience for precision aging. This approach considers the brain in connection with the body, environment, and society.

Addressing the Dementia Crisis

“In Canada, 750,000 people are living with dementia—a number projected to more than double by 2050. Without action, this crisis will strain individuals, families, healthcare systems, and economies worldwide,” says Dr. Allison Sekuler. She is the President and Chief Scientist of the Baycrest Academy for Research and Education and the Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest.

Dr. Sekuler continues, “Through our world-class expertise in research and predictive neuroscience for precision aging, Baycrest is driving bold new approaches to aging and brain health. Ultimately, we aim to improve the experience of aging for communities worldwide. Our vision is a world where every older adult lives a life of purpose, fulfilment, and dignity.”

About Research Infosource’s Rankings

Research Infosource’s annual Top 40 Research Hospitals list ranks hospitals based on their ability to attract financial support for research. Consequently, Baycrest’s leadership in this ranking demonstrates its commitment to innovation and excellence in aging and brain health research.