University of Toronto Practice Based Research Network

Registered: 
March 08, 2013
Acronym: 
UTOPIAN
City: 
Toronto, Ontario
State: 
International
Zip: 
M2K 1E1
Main Phone: 
416-756-6000
Website: 
http://www.dfcm.utoronto.ca/landing-page/utopian
Network Director: 
Frank Sullivan
Network Director Email: 
frank.sullivan@nygh.on.ca
Network Member: 
Ivanka Pribramska
Network Member Email: 
dfcm.utopian@utoronto.ca
Network Member Role: 
Coordinator
Geographic Coverage: 
Regional
Founded: 
2012
Network Category: 
International
Network Type: 
Family Medicine Network (at least 75% are Family Medicine Clinicians)
Mission Statement: 

To improve the health of our patients and communities by collaboratively addressing primary healthcare questions and translating research findings into practice.

Current or Past Research Interests: 
Behavioral health
Cancer
Cardiovascular disease including stroke and HTN
Care transitions
Children's health issues
Comparative effectiveness research on improving health care systems and/or patient experiences
Coordination of care for complex patients
Depression and other mental health disorders
Diabetes (Type 1 or 2)
Immunizations
Medication management
Obesity, physical activity and / or diet and nutrition
Other health or disease related interests
Population health
Substance abuse (alcohol and drug abuse)
Tobacco use and smoking cessation
Current or Past Research Interests Comments: 
Preventive Care
Approximate Number of PBRN Member Licensed Clinicians: 
1 230
Approximate Number of Practices or Clinics: 
410
Approximate Number of Patients: 
1000000