Our research mission is to uncover the fundamental biological mechanisms of health and disease and translate those discoveries into new therapies. As Canada's largest institute of its kind, the LSI leads in addressing medicine's greatest challenges and improving health outcomes.
At the LSI, our faculty members are recognized as some of Canada's top researchers, receiving prestigious awards at the institutional, provincial, and national levels. Discover cutting-edge research by exploring our labs, with options to search and filter by topic or department.
The LSI invites proposals for new PI‑led Research Groups—collaborative, theme‑driven teams designed to spark interdisciplinary connections, strengthen research across the institute, and lay the groundwork for future large‑scale funding applications. These groups bring together researchers with shared interests to foster meaningful interactions, joint initiatives, and innovative ideas that elevate individual and collective scientific impact.
The LSI invests in our future by supporting young scientists through research education and collaboration at all levels. We offer undergraduate summer studentships, interdisciplinary graduate research programs, and advanced post-doctoral fellowship opportunities, preparing the next generation for groundbreaking discoveries.