Advancing science. Expanding what's possible.
Our research addresses some of the most pressing questions in military and Veteran health, advancing our understanding of service-related challenges and identifying ways to improve prevention, treatment, and care.
Advancing science. Expanding what's possible.
Our research addresses some of the most pressing questions in military and Veteran health, advancing our understanding of service-related challenges and identifying ways to improve prevention, treatment, and care.
Leading research in Canada on service-related health and wellbeing.
Based in London, Ontario, the MacDonald Franklin OSI Research Centre conducts research to improve the health and wellbeing of Veterans, serving military members, and their families. Our researchers work alongside clinicians and people with lived experience to better understand service-related health challenges and advance prevention, treatment, and care. Our work also extends to public safety personnel and other high-stress occupations.
Our work informs clinical practice, policy, and future research in Canada and internationally, including work by Veterans Affairs Canada, the Department of National Defence, NATO, and Five Eyes partners.
More about the CentreFeatured publications, reports, tools, and findings
MIOS — Moral Injury Outcome Scale
The world's leading recommended assessment for moral injury, now used by clinicians, researchers, and policymakers across 10+ countries.
Find out more New ResearchPersonalized PTSD Care
Matching the right treatment to the right person — five years of clinical trials, distilled.
Find out more Lived ExperienceFamilies, Recovery & Lived Experience
Recovery is rarely solitary. The science — and the people behind it — follow suit.
Find out moreImpact by the numbers.
Our areas of research.
We are always looking to expand our reach and be on the cutting edge of Veteran and OSI research.
- Personalized PTSD careMatching Veterans to PTSD treatments more likely to work, sooner, with fewer side effects.8 active
- Moral injuryBuilding the tools and evidence to recognize, measure, and respond to a wound that is hard to name.4 active
- Chronic pain & mental healthConnecting recovery pathways for Veterans living with pain, PTSD, and the realities of both.4 active
- Transition & life after serviceUnderstanding what it takes to leave the uniform and rebuild identity, purpose, and belonging.1 active
- Resilience & workplace wellbeingStrengthening the people and systems that carry occupational stress — in the military and beyond.1 active
- Families, recovery & lived experienceNo one recovers in isolation. Research shaped by the people closest to it.3 active
We work with a coalition of partners across government, clinical, and academic sectors.
A few ways to get involved.
- Take part in researchParticipate in a study, share your perspective, or contribute as an advisor.View studies
- Collaborate with usBring us a question, challenge, or opportunity to work on together.Get in touch
- Join the teamExplore research positions, fellowships, and trainee opportunities.View opportunities