Collaborators

This consortium connects hundreds of researchers from 34 networks, 11 trial units, patient-partners, the biotechnology industry, government, and experts in research ethics review processes, contracts, insurance, regulatory processes, patient engagement, clinical trials training, communications, knowledge mobilization – from Nova Scotia to British Columbia and Nunavut.

AHC is a national coalition of organizations responding to viral hepatitis. Their work engages government, policy makers, and civil society across Canada to promote viral hepatitis prevention, improve access to care and treatment, increase knowledge and innovation, create public health awareness, build health-professional capacity, and support community-based groups and initiatives.

With a membership of more than 1,000 researchers and others interested in HIV research, the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) is the leading organization of HIV/AIDS researchers in Canada. CAHR is the organizing body for the Annual Canadian Conference on HIV/AIDS Research (CAHR Conference).

The Canadian HIV Cure Enterprise (CanCURE) is a research collaboratory focused on studying HIV persistence during antiretroviral therapy and developing strategies towards a sustainable HIV remission. CanCURE’s innovative scientific program is supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

CanHepC is a national hepatitis C (HCV) research network linking over 100 researchers, health practitioners, community members, trainees, policy and decision makers from across Canada as well as international partners.

The Canadian MASLD Network is a collaborative organization of health care professionals from across Canada with a primary interest in enhancing understanding, care of, education, and research in persons with MASLD* (formerly NAFLD) by focusing on epidemiology, diagnostics, therapy and prevention.

The Canadian Network for Statistical Training in Trials (CANSTAT) is a pan-Canadian, multi-institutional and multidisciplinary training platform that will provide participants with the technical skills and practical experience needed to become leaders in their field and to ensure that clinical trials generate the highest-quality evidence to improve the health of Canadians.

As Canada’s official knowledge broker for HIV and hepatitis C, CATIE strengthens Canada’s response to HIV and hepatitis C by bridging research and practice. CATIE connects healthcare and community-based service providers with the latest science, and promotes good practices for prevention and treatment programs.

Funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Canadian Research Initiative in Substance Matters (CRISM) is a national research consortium, of over 1400 members, focused on substance use disorders, comprising five large interdisciplinary regional teams (nodes) representing British Columbia, the Prairie Provinces and Territories, Ontario, Québec, and the Atlantic Provinces.

The overarching goal of CANTRAIN is to harmonize, enhance and sustain the quality and capacity of the Canadian clinical trials workforce through an innovative and integrated training platform. This approach revolutionizes the existing clinical trials training landscape by extending standardized programming to a broad spectrum of trial stakeholders across the entire country. With a dedicated pan-Canadian team, CANTRAIN provides accredited training programs that combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on practice, experiential learning opportunities and expert mentorship.

The Feast Centre is a national, community-driven research centre responding to sexually transmitted blood-borne infections in Indigenous communities.

Tthe HIV Legal Network is one of the world’s leading organizations tackling the legal and human rights issues related to HIV, and advocating at both the policy and community levels. They work tirelessly to defend the rights of people affected by HIV, from women, newcomers, and gay men, to prisoners, people who use drugs, sex workers, and men who have sex with men.

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) works collaboratively with partners to improve access to high quality services for First Nations, Inuit and Métis. Our vision is to support and empower Indigenous peoples to independently deliver services and address the socio-economic conditions in their communities.

The Network of Networks (N2) is a not-for-profit incorporated organization and an alliance of Canadian research networks and organizations working to enhance national clinical research capability and capacity. Bringing together trialists and clinical research professionals from across the country, N2 provides a common platform for sharing best practices, resources and research-related content to ensure efficient and high-quality research, integrity of clinical practices and accountability.

Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) is known around the world for its scientific excellence. The NML works with public health partners in Canada and abroad to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

Pewaseskwan (the Indigenous Wellness Research Group) focuses on research on Indigenous health and wellness. Research may involve Western medicine, but it brings traditional Indigenous knowledge and medicines to the forefront, as these are as important to promoting good health among Indigenous people in Canada. Pewaseskwan is led by Dr. Alexandra King and Prof. Malcolm King. They have teams based at Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Vancouver, BC and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) in Saskatoon, SK.

Realize is the leading national, charitable, organization in Canada working to improve the health and well-being of people living with HIV and other episodic disabilities, across the lifespan, through integrated research, education, policy, and practice.

The AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador (ACNL) is a provincial community-based, non-profit charitable organization committed to preventing the spread of HIV, hepatitis C virus (HCV), and related sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) through education and supportive harm reduction-based programs and services.

The BC Centre for Disease Control, a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority, provides provincial and national leadership in disease surveillance, detection, treatment, prevention and consultation.

Formerly AIDS Yukon Alliance, Blood Ties Four Directions Centre has been providing HIV education and support since 1993. Blood Ties is primarily funded by the Federal Government’s Public Health Agency of Canada and the Yukon Government’s Community Health Programs.

The Canadian HIV Cure Enterprise (CanCURE) is a research collaboratory focused on studying HIV persistence during antiretroviral therapy and developing strategies towards a sustainable HIV remission. Our innovative scientific program is supported by CIHR.

Central Interior Native Health strives to recognize the unique health care needs of Aboriginal People and people who live on, or close to, the street. Their goal is to provide culturally safe and pro-active health care that promotes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual harmony.

Established in 1998, the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes is a group of experienced health outcomes researchers and support staff based at St. Paul’s Hospital. Advancing Health evaluates the effectiveness of health interventions in populations to understand how to improve health and transform health systems for the future.

The Group of Family Medicine (FMG) of the Medical Clinic of the Quartier Latin brings together several doctors who work together with nurses to offer improved care and access to first-line medical services.

La COCQ-SIDA est la Coalition des organismes communautaires québécois de lutte contre le sida. Elle solidarise les gens, unit les démarches, les actions et les ressources impliquées pour répondre aux enjeux qui touchent les personnes vivant avec le VIH et l’ensemble des populations affectées par l’épidémie

The Cool Aid Society offers life-changing services to adults who are impacted by poverty, colonization, stigma, and homelessness. These services include permanent housing, emergency shelter, health and dental care, employment assistance, and social and recreational opportunities.

The Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance (GMSH) supports 2SGBTQ+ men’s health in Ontario, leading in sexual health promotion and partnering with HIV and service organizations to ensure access to the information, support, and services needed for fulfilling sexual lives.

Hassle Free Clinic is a community-based clinic providing medical and counselling services in all areas of sexual health. It is the largest anonymous HIV test site in Canada, and is one of the country’s busiest sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics. The clinic strives to maintain an informal atmosphere, delivering services in a timely, non-bureaucratic manner. A fundamental principle of service delivery is a non-judgmental, supportive attitude to the treatment of sexual health concerns.

Since its founding in 2009 as a grassroots organization focused on HIV prevention, HIM has broadened its mission to offer a diverse range of health programs and services aimed at improving the overall well-being of gay, bisexual, and queer (GBQ) men, as well as gender-diverse individuals. These initiatives embrace a holistic approach to HIV prevention, addressing not only sexual health but also the social, physical, and mental health of the communities we serve.

HQ Toronto at 790 Bay is a community-focused healthcare center for cis guys into guys, as well as two-spirit, transgender, and AMAB (assigned male at birth) non-binary individuals. It offers a variety of holistic health and wellness services without the need for appointments. HQ is an affirming, sex-positive, and safe space for managing sexual, mental, physical, and emotional health.

ICES leads cutting-edge studies that evaluate healthcare delivery and outcomes. ICES researchers access a vast and secure array of Ontario’s health-related data, including population-based health surveys, anonymous patient records and clinical and administrative databases. ICES is recognized as a leader in maintaining the privacy and security of health information.ICES receives core funding from the Ontario Ministry of Health, and has 7 sites located across Ontario, including the Central site in Toronto.

The College of Medicine is dedicated to responding to the Calls to Action in the Truth and Reconciliation Report and work in a mutually beneficial and collaborative manner with the Indigenous peoples of Saskatchewan to define and address the present and emerging health needs in Indigenous communities.

Located at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, the John Ruedy Clinic offers multidisciplinary primary health services for people living with HIV.

KFL&A Public Health is a local public health agency with over 200 staff and 150 volunteers who deliver public health programs and services to the people of the KFL&A area. The underlying goal of its services and programs-from immunization, nutritious eating, food safety, raising healthy babies and children, sexual health, tobacco use reduction, and many other public health areas-is to promote and protect the health of the more than 209,000 residents of the Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington area.

While defending the right to health, the center deploys preventive, educational, social and health actions, based on a holistic approach and harm and risk reduction, in a context of sexual health, gender equality or drug use.

The MIELS clinic supports and accompanies people living with HIV and their loved ones, with a view to defending their rights, reducing harm and empowering them and promoting awareness, prevention and education among at-risk clients and the general public.

The Oak Tree Clinic at BC Women’s is a leader in providing specialized clinical care to women, children and their families living with HIV, Reproductive Infectious Disease, and Congenital Infectious Disease.

The Ontario AIDS Network advocates for its member groups for sustainable funding, user-friendly legislation, and state-of-the-art treatment for all persons living with HIV/AIDS in the province. The OAN is a leader in the AIDS movement with representation on the Ontario Ministry of Health Advisory Committee on HIV/AIDS and the Ontario HIV Treatment Network.

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) provides public health programs and services to individuals and communities while advocating for public policies that make Ottawa and its residents healthier. OPH is a teaching health unit and works with all post secondary educational institutions in the area.

PAN works collaboratively with member organizations and allies who are addressing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction. Based in what is colonially referred to as British Columbia, PAN has 40+ member organizations and we help build their capacity and skills for stronger communities. PAN provides workplace training, leadership development, community-based research and evaluation initiatives, and we support a collective impact network to reach all regions in the province. PAN consults with our member groups across all regions to ensure we represent a BC-wide voice as we advocate for change in public perception and policies.

Peel Public Health is made up of health experts, practitioners, researchers and changemakers and works closely with Canada’s health care system. Health care treats people who are already sick, their goal is to stop people from getting sick in the first place.

The Portail VIH/sida du Québec is a provincial organization that works to educate the public, and more specifically people living with HIV/AIDS, about HIV/AIDS and other STBBIs, notably through the provision of multimedia material, conferences and training workshops.

Created in 1997 under the name Programme national de mentorat en VIH-Sida, the PNMVH is a continuing medical education organization for Quebec healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses and pharmacists) working in the field of HIV and viral hepatitis.

Providence Health Care is a regional health care authority that operates seven facilities in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Providence Research is the research engine of Providence Health Care and an academic health science centre affiliated with the University of British Columbia and Simon Fraser University.

The Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion (more commonly known as Public Health Ontario) is the Ontario Government agency responsible for providing scientific and technical advice to those working to promote and protect the health of people in Ontario, Canada.

Queen City is a community pharmacy that specializes in community support and healing.

The ACT-CTU at the RI-MUHC plays a leadership role in the national clinical trials community as part of the Accelerating Clinical Trials (ACT) Canada Consortium. This broad initiative aims to boost the impact of clinical trials in Canada, with sights set on a global leadership role for Canadian health research.

RÉZO is a Montreal non-profit community organization active since 1991 with gay or bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM), whether they are cis or trans.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest organization in Saskatchewan, employing more than 40,000 employees and physicians and responsible fo​r the delivery of safe, high quality health care for the entire province. They are driven by the commitment to improve health care for Saskatchewan people. They are working together to better coordinate health services across the province to ensure you receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time, and by the right provider, wherever you live in Saskatchewan.

Established in 1982, the Saskatoon Tribal Council has transcended from a two-person operation into a successful tribal region located in the treaty six territory. STC has grown into a major employment contributor within Saskatoon and surrounding area with over 250 employees. The Tribal Council administration includes advisory services in the following areas: economic development; financial management; community planning; technical services; and band governance.

Integrated screening and prevention services for STIs (SIDEP) provides services to men who have sex with men, people who inject or inhale drugs, people who have been in prison, youth in difficulty (for example, street youth), sex workers, trans people and people who come from a region where HIV infection is endemic.

Spectrum Health Clinic is a full service family practice that offers comprehensive primary medical care and expertise in the management of HIV in Vancouver.

Located at the gateway to the Laurentians and close to Montreal, the Saint-Jérôme Regional Hospital is an innovative and diversified centre in full expansion and its emergency department serves as a secondary trauma centre. The hospital also offers a teaching facility for physicians and serves as an internship setting for nurses, professionals and midwives.

The Ontario HIV Treatment Network is a non-profit funded by HIV and Hepatitis C Programs at the Ontario Ministry of Health. Our work brings together collaborators from across the sector and the world to influence decision-making and improve the lives of all Ontarians living with and at risk of HIV.

The University of British Columbia is a public research university with campuses near Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia.

As a socially accountable organization, the College of Medicine improves health through innovative and interdisciplinary research and education, leadership, community engagement, and the development of culturally competent, skilled clinicians and scientists.

Wellness Wheel is a non-profit organization that was founded in 2016 by Dr. Stuart Skinner. As an infectious disease specialist, he has cultivated a passion for working directly with communities to address the high incidence of chronic diseases in Indigenous populations. He believes that effective health care for Indigenous people should not be limited to clinic visits with practitioners, but rather should include traditional and non-traditional care to support the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of the individual, family, and community.

A leading academic women’s and newborn health research centre embedded within BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. A real and virtual organization designed to facilitate women’s health research in British Columbia and provide a community for women’s health researchers. The Women’s Health Research Institute is devoted to improving the health and health care of girls and women through knowledge generation, serving as a catalyst for research in women’s health and supporting an expanding provincial and national network of women’s health researchers, policy makers and healthcare providers.

ACTG (Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally) is a global clinical trials network that conducts research to improve the management of HIV and its comorbidities; develop a cure for HIV; and innovate treatments for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, and emerging infectious diseases.

AMC is a National Cancer Institute–supported clinical trials group founded in 1995 to support innovative trials for AIDS-related cancers. The AMC is composed of 36 Clinical Trials Sites worldwide, five Working Groups, an Administrative Office, a Statistical Office, and an Operations and Data Management Office.

The Canada–International HIV and Rehabilitation Research Collaborative (CIHRRC) is an international research collaborative that includes people living with HIV, researchers, clinicians, representatives from community-based HIV service organizations, and policy stakeholders with an interest in HIV and rehabilitation research.

In honor of AIDS activist Martin Delaney, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have sponsored ten research teams to lead an international collaborative investigation into HIV cure strategies. As a member of this collaboratory, The Delaney AIDS Research Enterprise to Cure HIV (DARE) at the University of California, San Francisco, works with academic and industry partners. Their mission is to harness the power of the adaptive and innate immune system to reduce the overall size of the HIV reservoir during ART and to control any residual virus after ART is interrupted.

Neat ID is the European treatment network for HIV, hepatitis and global infectious diseases.

STRIVE is a multicentre, international, adaptive, randomised, controlled trial platform to evaluate safety and efficacy of strategies and treatments for hospitalised patients with respiratory infections. The different trials within the platform will evaluate treatments aimed at different respiratory pathogens, and multiple trials may be developed for each pathogen. Each trial will assess the safety and efficacy of an experimental agent or intervention by comparing the clinical outcome of participants against placebo.

Gilead Sciences Canada, Inc. (Gilead Canada) is the Canadian affiliate of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and was established in Ontario, in 2006. With 21 marketed products, Gilead works in the therapeutic areas of HIV, liver disease, oncology, inflammatory diseases and respiratory diseases supporting full-scale commercial, medical, regulatory, finance and legal operations for both Gilead Sciences and Kite, a Gilead Company, in Canada.

Merck is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products.

ViiV Healthcare is a specialist pharmaceutical company 100% dedicated to HIV medicines and research and focused on people living with HIV and AIDS.