July 14, 2026, Ottawa, Ontario. — CHEO and CHEO Research Institute are affiliated with Anthropic. AI for science An initiative that explores how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve child health research, hospital operations, and ultimately the experiences of children, youth, and families.
Through this partnership, Anthropic will provide support with approximately $1 million in Claude Access Credits. Research at CHEO Research Institute (RI), and Developing, testing, and evaluating AI-powered approaches to improve health outcomes and care experiences. CHEO is the only pediatric facility included in this latest investment round announced by Anthropic. and its research research institute Help advance the responsible application of AI in child healthbacked by strong research evidence and validation.
This partnership reflects CHEO’s commitment to innovation that supports better care, better experiences and better outcomes for children and young people. It also reinforces CHEO’s long-standing approach. new technology Be thoughtful and responsible.
“At CHEO, we are always looking for thoughtful ways to do better for children and families, whether at the bedside, in our operations or through our research,” said Mari Teitelbaum, vice president of strategy. and Chief Information Officer at CHEO. “This partnership gives us the opportunity to learn, explore and evaluate new possibilities that have the potential to meaningfully improve the care and experiences of children, youth and families. We will approach all CHEO innovations in the same way: with careful oversight, strong safeguards and a commitment to putting patients and families first.”
Beyond research, pPotential areas for exploration could include improving management processes. and Help your team better analyze and synthesize information. Future applications will be evaluated through CHEO’s established governance and approval processes before being considered for implementation.
“Cheo R”I is a pioneer in AI research, moving solutions from the research world to the clinic to improve the care of children, and this investment from Anthropic will enable us to do even more. ” said Ivan Terekhov, Director of Research and Information.I CCHEO R AI and TechnologyI. “These Claude credits will foster new and innovative research at CHEO by unlocking the value of unstructured data in a rigorous research environment. This will enable us to assess how best to leverage AI at CHEO to improve health and family health outcomes.”
CHEO’s Responsible AI Framework will guide all future work arising from the partnership, extensive research and reviews happening Before approving or implementing an AI project. that Requires strict examinationS privacy, cybersecurity, ethics, legal and operational experts; appropriateResearch Ethics Committee and Institutional Governance Committee.
“We know that innovations in health care are most successful when they are developed with the people they are meant to serve,” Teitelbaum added. “That is why the voices of young people and families It’s been part of this journey from the beginning. we will continue engage with cheo and R.I. Family and Youth Advisory Group, and keep our union engaged throughout the process, To inform priorities, identify concerns and ensure future work reflects the needs, expectations and values of children, young people and families. ”
CHEO believes that the use of AI in healthcare will improve privacy, safety, fairness and accountability. These considerations remain central to all stages of evaluation and decision-making.
“AI has great potential to support research and help healthcare organizations operate more efficiently, but technology should never replace clinical expertise, human judgment, and compassionate care,” Teitelbaum said. “Our goal is to explore how AI can help teams focus more time and energy on what matters. the most—thoughtful For children and the families that support them. ”
“The close cooperation between CHEO and CHEO RI I allow it we utilize antropic Transformative investments in Canadian AI research, harnessare doing The power of AI to advance discoveryhat Ultimately, improving care for children at CHEO and beyond. ” added Terehov.
This partnership aligns with CHEO’s broader vision to build the pediatric health system of the future, combining innovation and research. excellence Family partnership to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
“Children and families are at the heart of everything CHEO does.” said Mr. B.rian Peters, Head of North American Government Affairs, Anthropic. “From improving operations to developing better patients, it’s a great honor to support them in this work. experience, and ultimately leading to better health outcomes. ”
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