Our Core Pillars and Values
RESEARCH.
We integrate state-of-the-art genomic and computational approaches to optimize treatment outcomes for psychiatric disorders. From antipsychotic-induced side-effects to predicting medication response -- our scope of research may be broad, but our goal is uniquely targeted towards driving progress in personalized medicine. We consistently adhere to the highest ethical standards to conduct quality research that considers our patients’ life experiences, their support communities, and clinical care providers.
TRAINING.
Our team strives towards excellence by challenging, inspiring, and supporting trainees at various levels of their careers to become leading independent scientists across international institutions. The PGxRC provides the necessary framework for trainees to pursue cutting-edge research in psychiatric genetics. As such, our trainees have been recognized through prestigious funding opportunities and awards at institutional, provincial, and federal levels.
TEAMWORK.
Our diverse, multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrists, pharmacologists, geneticists, biologists, and bioinformaticians. At the PGxRC, we work collaboratively across departments, institutions, and disciplines in dynamic physical and virtual environments to answer precise research questions in pharmacogenomics. We are passionate about sharing our research with scientists, students, patients, and the broader community.
EMPOWEREMENT.
Education and knowledge sharing are at our core. We strive towards empowering individuals to understand their genetic information and its impact on their treatment. We actively engage with patients and their support networks to understand their positive experiences, address outstanding concerns, and involve them in ongoing areas of research as primary stakeholders. Ultimately, our goal is to optimize psychiatric treatment to support mental health and overall well-being.
ADVOCACY.
We promote meaningful discussions on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the lab, our academic institution, and the broader scientific and clinical communities. We are leveraging genomic science to dismantle social constructs, such as race, which are not supported by biology and are rooted in historically oppressive ideologies.
We take our responsibility seriously to create a thriving and supportive community for patients, trainees, and scientists.
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