Institute of Health Emergencies and Pandemics

The Institute of Health Emergencies and Pandemics (IHEP) is an interdisciplinary research ecosystem dedicated to advancing science and policy on health emergencies, pandemics and large-scale crises. Its work spans infectious disease threats, chemical and biological hazards, natural disasters and mass casualty events. IHEP fosters collaboration across medicine, public health, engineering, social sciences and policy to strengthen preparedness, response and equitable recovery capacity in Canada and globally.