Research Pillars Health Systems and Services Bio

Dr. Yvonne Bombard is Professor and Canada Research Chair in Genomics Health Services at the University of Toronto. As a Scientist at St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto, she directs the Genomics Health Services Research Program. Her work evaluates the impact of genomic technologies on patients and healthcare systems, develops digital tools for genomic medicine, and engages patients in health technology assessment. Dr. Bombard is actively involved in international policy advisory committees and serves on the boards of the American Society of Human Genetics, CIHR Institute of Genetics, and Exactis. She has received numerous awards, including a CIHR Foundation grant, 'Rising Star' and Presidential awards from CADTH, CIHR, UofT and the Canadian Cancer Society for her impactful research and policy contributions, for which she has been inducted into the Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars.