Shape the Future of Medicine.
For Our Future.
Your unique background helps scientists here in Montreal and worldwide discover fairer, safer treatments tailored to every community. By sharing a small amount of your time, you become a permanent part of the solution.
Our Partners
BioPortal contributors also include the non-profits Mierins Family Foundation, Herbert S. Lang Family, Randi Greenberg, and the Tony & Betty Infilise Family Foundation.
Addressing Your Questions & Impact
1. Bank-Grade Data Security
Your privacy is non-negotiable. All biological and health data is heavily encrypted, stripped of your personal identity, and securely locked within the Jewish General Hospital's protected local servers and Digital Research Alliance of Canada (AllianceCan).
2. Medicine That Reflects You
Medical research has historically ignored diverse communities. By sharing your unique health fingerprint, you help ensure that tomorrow's treatments work safely and effectively for your family and future generations.
3. Free Health Insights For You
As a thank you, participants receive a detailed body composition scan (measuring muscle, fat, and hydration). If you are living with diabetes, you will also receive a free, high-resolution eye health screening.
Your Contribution Pathway
Secure eConsent
Review and sign our transparent, digital consent form securely from the comfort of your home.
Contribute Insight
Your secure health metrics help researchers track complex health patterns and trace traits before they progress.
Drive Discovery
Anonymized, privacy-protected data powers global open-science research to engineer next-generation therapeutics.
Live Data Explorer
Visualize real-time clinical cohorts, demographic distributions, and sample metrics immediately through our gateway. Filter and export aggregates on the fly.
Launch ExplorerReady to Leave a Legacy?
Our secure digital consent platform is launching shortly. Check back soon to join BioPortal and help build a healthcare future that truly represents your community.
Your privacy is our absolute priority. Data is heavily encrypted, fully de-identified, and securely managed at the Jewish General Hospital. Privacy Policy.