During the past few years, ICES researchers have conducted numerous studies focusing on areas relevant to clinical practice and public policy. Each study serves to help evaluate and improve Ontario's health care services, in an effort to make them more efficient, more effective, more equitable, and of the highest possible quality. Using various dissemination vehicles, the results of ICES research are being placed in the hands of those who need it, enabling policy makers, physicians, other health care professionals, and patients make more informed choices. The Institute works closely with Sunnybrook's Clinical Epidemiology Research Program and the University of Toronto. Many ICES staff members have cross-appointments with the University of Toronto's Faculty of Medicine.
ICES also supports graduate students and research fellowships.