Norman Bethune International Institute of Canada

A global platform for translational medicine, guided by scientific integrity and international collaboration.

Innovation & Translation

Connecting Research, Innovation, Clinical Collaboration and Global Partnerships

At NBIIC-HI, innovation begins with research and grows through clinical collaboration, international partnerships, and real-world healthcare needs. Our Innovation & Translation initiative connects researchers, clinicians, universities, hospitals, industry partners, and global institutions to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into meaningful healthcare impact.

Our Value Chain

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Research
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Innovation
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Clinical Collaboration
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Global Partnerships
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Healthcare Impact

Six Pillars of Innovation & Translation

Research-Driven Innovation

We support research-driven innovation by identifying promising scientific directions from basic research, translational medicine, clinical needs, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Through international expert networks and academic partnerships, NBIIC-HI helps transform research ideas into structured collaborative programs.

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Joint Laboratories

Joint laboratories are an important foundation for long-term scientific collaboration. NBIIC-HI supports the development of international joint laboratories that connect universities, hospitals, research institutes, and clinical teams to promote collaborative research, talent exchange, and translational innovation.

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Clinical Collaboration

Clinical collaboration is essential for translating research into real-world healthcare value. NBIIC-HI works with hospitals, clinicians, and medical experts to support clinical research, real-world studies, multidisciplinary collaboration, and international medical exchange.

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Technology Translation

NBIIC-HI supports technology translation by helping early-stage scientific discoveries move toward validation, collaboration, and potential application. Through our international research network, clinical collaboration resources, and industry-facing partnerships, we aim to connect promising ideas with the right academic, clinical, and innovation partners.

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Global Partnerships

Global partnerships are central to NBIIC-HI's mission. We connect academic institutions, hospitals, healthcare organizations, innovation parks, industry partners, and international experts to build sustainable cross-border collaboration in medical research and healthcare innovation.

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Future Innovation Programs

As NBIIC-HI continues to grow, we are developing future innovation programs that connect emerging scientific fields with translational healthcare needs, including synthetic biology, AI in healthcare, precision medicine, and international translational research networks.

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