For children diagnosed with rare and rapidly progressing brain diseases, timing can determine everything. Dr. Tyler Wenzel’s research is focused on expanding treatment options by developing safer, faster ways to deliver therapeutic cells directly to the brain. Through innovative human-based models and close collaboration with clinicians, patients, and families, his work aims to improve outcomes and reduce the long-term burden of care for children and their families.

Dr. Akram Mahani’s SHRF-funded research explores how neighbourhood design can support youth mental health by centring youth voices, community engagement, and creative expression. By combining research, art, and policy, her team is uncovering how spaces that foster safety, belonging, and connection can help prevent mental health challenges before they begin.

Community-driven research, supported by JPCHF and SHRF, is helping strengthen childhood immunization programs in rural Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) and Brain Canada make a two-year commitment to fund Saskatchewan Brain Health research...

By Greg Basky for SHRF Photo submitted In 2013 USask sociologist Dr. Colleen Dell was due for a research sabbatical and was casting...

By Greg Basky for SHRF Photo Credit: Layla Bautisha, Bokeh Media Chronic kidney disease affects about 10% of the world’s population and...

A new award was launched at SHRF's 21st Annual Santé Awards. The "Recognizing SHRF Connections" award recognizes individuals and teams...

SHRF & Lung Sask announce a renewed 5-year, $1M partnership to support respiratory research in Saskatchewan & the true value of partnership

SHRF offers a suite of funding opportunities throughout the year to address our three programming areas: Capacity , Connections and...

2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF).

Dr. Ivar Mendez's work in telerobotic ultrasonography for rural healthcare in Saskatchewan garners another SHRF Excellence Award.

Dr. Stacey Lovo leads remote rehabilitation for Indigenous children in Saskatchewan, using robotics and community-driven research

By Sarah Kasleder for SHRF In the vast landscape of Saskatchewan, a research project is changing the approach to neuropathic pain...

Dr. Justin Botterill shares his journey in epilepsy research at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine.

Dr. Robert Laprairie's Journey in Cannabinoid Research, transforming epilepsy treatment with groundbreaking discoveries

By Greg Basky for SHRF For USask researcher Dr. Hassan Vatanparast, it was a one-month internship in public health during his medical...

Celebrating 20 Years of Health Research Excellence in Saskatchewan The Santé Awards, an annual event hosted by SHRF, celebrate...

By Greg Basky for SHRF Julie Petrin first met Sarah Donkers when the two were working on their PhDs. They were both participating in an...

Heather Hadjistavropoulos has worked to improve access to mental health services in SK.

The following story was published in the 2022-23 SHRF Annual Report. See the full publication here . Supporting responsive, engaged and...