About the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital
The Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, affiliated with the University of Toronto, was established in 1985. It is one of the world's leading centres in biomedical research, and one of Mount Sinai Hospital's Centres of Excellence.

32 Principal Investigators lead research in diabetes, cancer biology, epidemiology, stem cell research, women's and infants' health, neurobiology and systems biology.

On average, Lunenfeld researchers publish over 300 papers in scientific journals every year.

The Lunenfeld is committed to training young investigators. 244 trainees (124 graduate students, 115 postdoctoral fellows and 5 clinical fellows) currently work in various laboratories within the Lunenfeld.

Strong partnerships and collaborations with industry and the clinical programs of Mount Sinai Hospital ensure that scientific knowledge is used to promote human health