Research stories

Our investments support research that benefits Canadians

In CFI-funded labs and facilities across the country, researchers in all stages of their careers are making discoveries, supporting a robust innovation ecosystem and helping solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. 

Portrait of Nafissa Ismail professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa.

How neuroendocrinology crosses sectors to create promising new insights

Nafissa Ismail focuses on the effects of hormones on the brain to pin down the interactions between our organs and our emotions

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Ontario

Building prosperity by engineering life-changing assistive technologies

Lianna Genovese — Founder and CEO, ImaginAble Solutions
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Investigating the causes — and consequences — of war and genocide

How immersive simulation, film, video and podcasting tools are giving Hilary Earl and her colleagues fresh insights into the history of state-sponsored violence
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Ontario

Building prosperity by reimagining the building blocks of plastics

Kritika Tyagi — Co-founder, Head of Product, erthos®
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Alberta

Building prosperity by recycling greenhouse gas emissions

Paul Addo — Co-founder and CEO, SeeO2 Energy
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British Columbia

Building prosperity by unleashing the power of quantum computing

Stephanie Simmons — Founder and Chief Quantum Officer, Photonic Inc.
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British Columbia

Building prosperity by ensuring safe public infrastructure

Harsh Rathod — Co-founder and CEO, Niricson
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Quebec

Building prosperity by advancing medical devices

Frédéric Leblond — Co-founder, Reveal Surgical and Exclaro
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Ontario

Is bad air quality making you sick?

The air you breathe contains thousands of natural and synthetic chemicals. Joseph Okeme is identifying which ones cause chronic diseases.
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Nova Scotia

Can plant-based proteins taste better?

Marcia English wants to give consumers all the benefits of pulse proteins without the beany flavour. That’s good news for Canada’s $6.3 billion pulse industry.
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Ontario

Creating a mental health playbook for student athletes

How sports psychology expert Katherine Tamminen is helping competitors thrive now — and long after they’ve put away their jerseys