Clusters convene research interest, capacity, and leadership in areas where timely, action-oriented research is critically needed.
Clusters bring focus & momentum to challenging issues, shaping research priorities, engaging diverse knowledge systems and communities, strengthening interdisciplinarity and trans-disciplinarity, and catalyzing impact.
Through research clusters, the Collaborative Centre catalyzes focus, momentum, and impact in areas of emerging capacity and critical need. Members collaborate with fellow scholars, scientists, practitioners, and project teams across the entire cluster to address impactful research questions.
By leveraging the Collaborative Centre’s resources, partnerships, and networks, we aim to make this expertise and activity visible and to amplify research impact. Based on existing strengths and community commitments, we have initiated five research clusters.
Current Clusters
Pharmaceuticals and the Environment
This research cluster aims to address various challenges arising from pharmaceuticals and the environment, from significant environmental impacts and reliable supply to safe use and equitable access.
Sustainable Digital Health Transformation
This research cluster aims to strengthen digital health innovation to reduce the climate impact of care and improve its resilience in the face of climate shocks and stresses.
Mental Health in the Anthropocene
This research cluster aims to address the various mental health implications of climate change, from mental distress and impacts on brain development to increased morbidity and mortality due to inequities.
Equitable Urban Climate Resilience
This research cluster aims to address the pressing need for equitable, community-centred, urban climate resilience.
Healthy Food within Planetary Limits
This research cluster seeks to reimagine food systems that support planetary health and collective well-being.