Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and the KHSC Research Institute (KHSC-RI), have once again been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals, according to the annual rankings released by Research InfoSource.
KHSC placed 25th nationally in 2025, supported by more than $39 million in research spending—a five-per cent increase over the previous year. This continued growth reflects KHSC’s expanding role as southeastern Ontario’s hub for patient-oriented research, innovation, and partnership.
“Our increase in research funding highlights the momentum building across KHSC,” says Dr. David Pichora, President and CEO. “Research strengthens everything we do—from improving care at the bedside to shaping the future of specialized care for the more than 650,000 people we serve across the region.”
KHSC-RI, the research arm of KHSC, supports more than 237 active researchers and over 322 clinical studies in areas such as cancer, cardiology, critical care, psychiatry, allergy, bleeding disorders and gastroenterology. Many projects involve national and international partners, including Queen’s University—KHSC’s primary academic and research partner.
“This recognition speaks to the dedication of our research teams who are driving innovation and discoveries that directly impact patient health,” says Dr. Steven Smith, President and CEO of KHSC-RI and Deputy Vice-Principal Research at Queen’s. “By leveraging the unique strengthens of KHSC and Queen’s we are improving Kingston’s ability to attract top talent, secure new research funding, impact patient care, and ultimately be recognized as a national hub of health research and innovation.”
This is KHSC’s 14th consecutive year in the Top 40 and underscores the importance of strong funding partnerships with federal and provincial agencies, industry partners, and community donors through the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation.
“We remain committed to turning scientific discovery into real-world improvements in care for people in southeastern Ontario and beyond,” adds Dr. Pichora.
KHSC is the regional lead for complex, specialty and trauma care and serves as the region’s premier teaching and research hospital.
