St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton researchers studying the lungs & chest build upon a rich legacy of exploration into treatment and prevention of lung and chest-related ailments. 

The Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, founded in 1978, has played an instrumental role in changing the practice of respiratory health care on a global level by developing the AeroChamber® inhaler as well as the first Canadian guidelines for the treatment of asthma. 

Currently, the Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health continues with its aim to better understand and treat respiratory illness – conducting world-class scientific investigations into asthma, allergies and pulmonary diseases.

Researchers at St. Joe’s also strive to improve surgical processes for chest-related interventions.  In addition to a strong collaboration with the LDAP and EDAP programs, thoracic surgeons are conducting research into discovering optimal ways of using the da Vinci surgical robot for chest surgery. 

The Boris Family Centre for Robotic Surgery is the first dedicated facility in the greater Hamilton area to use cutting-edge, minimally invasive robotic technology to speed healing in patients and push the boundaries of surgical care.

Lungs & Chest Researchers