Bloorview Research Institute

Holland Bloorview’s core research facilities combine state-of-the-art equipment and expert staff to support clinical research or business needs of public and private sector clients.

The research MRI facility hosts a dedicated Siemens 3T PRISMA MRI that is solely used for research. The imaging facility is able to provide advanced imaging for clinical trials, research protocols and 3^rd party services in various indications and boasts specialized software and hardware to scan nearly any region of the body including neuro, abdominal, musculoskeletal and is capable of various methods of advanced imaging such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), diffusion tensor imaging and spectroscopy. Notably, the facility is the first in Canada that is fully customizable, child-friendly and accessible.

Holland Bloorview is also home to a world-class neuromodulation and neurostimulation program with expert staff that can provide transcranial magnetic and transcranial electrical stimulation in a wide range of diagnoses such as stroke, movement disorders, dementia/cognitive impairment, pain, concussion, stroke and much more.

State-of-the-art interventional physical therapy equipment also positions Holland Bloorview as one of a handful of institutions across Canada that has access to equipment that can enable gait training and analysis for able-bodied and those with physical disabilities.

Holland Bloorview provides these services to clients in the public and private sectors whether for clinical research or business needs. We utilize rapid and streamlined contracts and budgets to ensure access to our services is efficient and timely.