The University of Toronto Practice- and Community-Based Learning And Research Network
Status:
Active
Registered Date:
PBRN Acronym:
UPLEARN
PBRN Type:
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Network Category:
Established
City:
Toronto, Canada
State:
International
Zip:
M5G 1V7
Main Phone:
416-978-7017
Website:
PBRN Director Name:
Andrew Pinto
PBRN Director Email:
andrew.pinto@utoronto.ca
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Name:
Andrew Pinto
PBRN Principal Investigator 1 Email:
andrew.pinto@utoronto.ca
PBRN Principal Investigator 2 Name:
Michelle Greiver
PBRN Principal Investigator 2 Email:
michelle.greiver@nygh.on.ca
PBRN Contact 1 Name:
Jamie Wang
PBRN Contact 1 Email:
jamie.wang@utoronto.ca
PBRN Contact 1 Role:
Research Project Coordinator
PBRN Contact 2 Name:
Michelle Greiver
PBRN Contact 2 Email:
michelle.greiver@nygh.on.ca
PBRN Contact 2 Role:
Research Program Advisor
Geographic Coverage:
Regional
Practice/Clinic Location(s):
Outside of US
Network Founded:
2012
PBRN Mission Statement:
As the backbone of the health system, family doctors and other primary care providers are embedded in their communities. Leveraging this connection, UPLEARN’s mission is to contribute to a Learning Health System by engaging patients, care providers, administrators, and policymakers in prioritizing research questions, supporting DFCM faculty to engage in research, and translating research findings into tangible changes in policy and care.
Current or Past Research Interests / Health Conditions:
Behavioral health
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease, including stroke and hypertension
Care transitions
Children's health issues
Chronic pain
Comparative effectiveness research on improving healthcare systems and/or patient experiences
Coordination of care for complex patients
Depression and other mental health disorders
Developmental delays, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Infectious diseases including HIV/AIDS, STDs
Medication management
Obesity, physical activity, and/or diet and nutrition
Population health
Pulmonary disease/asthma
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Other health or disease related interests
Women's health issues
Arthritis and other non-traumatic joint disease (muscle, bone, joint conditions)
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease (brain and nerve conditions)
Current or Past Research Interests Comments :
5 key areas of focus of our Network: 1) Research excellence; 2) Practice support and quality improvement; 3) Health professional education; 4) Policy evaluation and impact; and 5) Partnership with and service to our communities
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians:
2500
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics:
600
Approximate Number of Patients:
2000000
