At WCH, research is a cornerstone of progress. WCH's continued investment in research funding empowers transformative clinical trials and studies that are shaping the future of patient care, cultivating the next generation of healthcare leaders, and accelerating innovation across the system. In 2024, the WCH Research Grants department played a pivotal role in supporting teams to achieve a 30 per cent success rate in the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fall Project Grant competition—well above the national average of 21.2 per cent. Over the past five years, we’ve seen a 41 per cent increase in total grant revenue, reflecting our growing influence and impact. Today, WCH oversees 388 active grants, marking a 58 per cent increase in funded projects since 2019. WCH's Learning Health System (LHS) Collaboratory continues to advance its mission through three dynamic working groups: the LHS Data Ecosystem, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), and the LHS Collaboratory (Structure and Function). A new LHS Toolkit—designed to support implementation and scale—is set to launch in the coming weeks, further supporting evidence-informed care and continuous learning. In Summer 2024, WCH launched the Education Scholarship Accelerator Program (ESAP)—a pioneering initiative designed to build capacity in education scholarship among health professions trainees. This eight-week pilot program welcomed 13 MD students who completed 12 impactful scholarly projects under the guidance of WCH staff, culminating in presentations at a peer-reviewed research symposium. Throughout the program, students engaged in seven weekly seminars led by 18 dedicated faculty and staff, offering enriched learning experiences and professional mentorship. The response was overwhelmingly positive, with a 90 per cent satisfaction score. Supervisors praised ESAP as “innovative,” a “fantastic opportunity,” and a “very positive experience,” underscoring its potential to shape the future of academic medicine and healthcare education.