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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Hilary Earl kneels on the floor with her laptop as she prepares for an interview. In the foreground is a video camera.
article

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

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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Image of various cellphones on a wooden table displaying photos of researchers.
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A promising future, now: 25 years of investing in ideas that change our world

The Canada Foundation for Innovation has supported cutting-edge research in Canada for 25 years. In these videos, researchers reflect on how CFI funding has advanced their work and how future generations will benefit. They tell passionate stories of curiosity, commitment and innovation.
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Hilary Earl kneels on the floor with her laptop as she prepares for an interview. In the foreground is a video camera.
article

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
Portrait of Kritika Tyagi
article
Ontario

Building prosperity by reimagining the building blocks of plastics

Kritika Tyagi — Co-founder, Head of Product, erthos®
Portrait of Paul Addo
article
Alberta

Building prosperity by recycling greenhouse gas emissions

Paul Addo — Co-founder and CEO, SeeO2 Energy
Portrait of Stephanie Simmons
article
British Columbia

Building prosperity by unleashing the power of quantum computing

Stephanie Simmons — Founder and Chief Quantum Officer, Photonic Inc.
Portrait of Harsh Rathod
article
British Columbia

Building prosperity by ensuring safe public infrastructure

Harsh Rathod — Co-founder and CEO, Niricson
Portrait of Frederick Leblond
article
Quebec

Building prosperity by advancing medical devices

Frédéric Leblond — Co-founder, Reveal Surgical and Exclaro
Three young women pose in an outdoor setting wearing clear plastic safety-style glasses
article
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.
Four people gather around a mass spectrometer on a lab desk.
article
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.
Young people on a soccer field on a sunny day.
article
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
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article
Ontario,British Columbia,Quebec

Keeping research infrastructure green

A nod to the efforts that CFI-funded labs are making to reduce their environmental impact
A person hoop dances on a panoramic screen in a large circular space.
article
Alberta,Ontario

Sacred spaces

Indigenous Territory and Knowledge-sharing in the digital age
Graphic of a human brain done in bright colours resembling an oil painting.
article
Nova Scotia

Navigating the cutting edge of neuroimaging

New tech creates big possibilities, from basic research to brain surgery