The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) is a dynamic network of academic health organizations providing leading edge research, teaching and clinical care. Comprised of the University of Toronto and 12 affiliated hospitals, these organizations work together to advance and sustain a shared academic mission: provide high quality patient care, conduct innovative research, transfer knowledge, and deliver offer world-renowned education. TAHSN is a leader in Canadian healthcare and one of the largest, most academically productive health centres in North America.
The TAHSN mission is supported by a number of standing Sub-Committees, including the TAHSN Research Committee (TAHSNr). The TAHSNr is co-chaired by Brad Wouters, Executive Vice President Science & Research at UHN and Leah Cowen, Vice President, Research and Innovation, and Strategic Initiatives, University of Toronto. The TAHSNr Terms of Reference are found here.