Faculty of Applied Health Sciences

Research Facilities

Research within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences provides an outstanding environment to integrate opportunities between teaching, research and community outreach programs. The Faculty supports laboratory research into basic biological mechanisms and the function of the human being in a variety of contexts and environment.

Research Centres

CAHR was established as the umbrella organization for specialty initiatives within the general health domain and encompasses research and education related to the following initiatives:

• The Kenneth G. Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program
• Population Health Research Group (PHR)
• Functional Abilities Program for Seniors
• Centre for Behavioural Research and Program Evaluation Program
• Training/Consultation Centre (Ontario Tobacco Strategy)
• Ergonomics and Safety Consulting Services

The following research units encompass a collection of clinical research and service programs:

• Neurobehavioural Assessment and Rehabilitation
• UW Fitness

• Museum and Archive of Games

The departments which make up the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences can be contacted at the following:

• Health Studies and Gerontology Contact Information  
• Kinesiology Contact Information  
• Recreation and Leisure Studies Contact Information  
• Applied Health Sciences WWW Homepage