Our world is increasingly complex. We seek to make it healthier by understanding and responding to complexity.
The People
The Canadian Collaboration for Complex Care’s core team is based at the University of Calgary and brings together academic researchers, community partners, and collaborators with diverse expertise and lived experience. We work alongside equity-focused research collaborators across the globe to advance inclusive and impactful research.
The Work
Our work generally spans three general streams of inquiry with the occasional excursion into areas that come up while we work towards a future where healthcare is more accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of all communities.
Impact & Engagement
- Exploring Equity, Language, and Representation in Black Health Research
At the 2026 Black Health Research Symposium, Marie Claire Uwamahoro presented two lightning talks examining important challenges in Black health research and healthcare access. The first presentation shared findings… Read more: Exploring Equity, Language, and Representation in Black Health Research - Reflecting on Five Years of Collaboration, Community, and Impact
In June 2026, the Canadian Collaboration for Complex Care (C4) team came together to reflect on five years of collaboration, learning, and growth. The gathering provided an opportunity to… Read more: Reflecting on Five Years of Collaboration, Community, and Impact - Defining the Black population in Canadian health research: a scoping review (BMC Public Health, 2026)
Researchers presented findings from a national scoping review examining how Black populations are defined and represented in Canadian health research. The review identified significant inconsistencies in terminology and classification… Read more: Defining the Black population in Canadian health research: a scoping review (BMC Public Health, 2026)