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Robin Hayeems

ResearcherLi Ka Shing KnowledgeUniversity of Toronto

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Robin Hayeems

Researcher

Li Ka Shing Knowledge

Health Sciences

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
10 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 1 recent paper, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 11 research grants (11 CIHR), most recently in 2025.
Supervisor on 2 trainee awards (2 CIHR), most recently in 2020.

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Research

Genomics Genomic Medicine E-Health Tools Randomized Controlled Trial User-Centered Design Clinical Utility Outcome Measurement Development Economic Evaluation

Latest papers

The impacts of caring for children with inherited metabolic diseases for families: a cross-sectional study
Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases · 2026
The clinical utility of genome sequencing is multi-dimensional: experience from the Hong Kong Genome Project.
Communications medicine · 2026
What are patient perspectives on privacy and trust in digital genomic tools? A qualitative study.
Journal of genetic counseling · 2025

All 16 publications

Latest funding

CHILD-BRIGHT: Child Health Initiatives Limiting Disability- Brain Research Improving Growth and Health Trajectories
CIHR · 2025 · Co-investigator
$2,000,000
The BRIDGE Study (Broadening Roles for the Interprofessional Delivery of GEnetics): Establishing best practices for mainstreaming of genetic testing through allied health professional integration
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
$199,360
The Clinician-reported Genetic testing Utility InDEx (C-GUIDE): Development and validation for neonatal intensive care
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$248,625

All 29 grants and awards

16 publications.

The impacts of caring for children with inherited metabolic diseases for families: a cross-sectional study

Chow AJ, Jordan I, Pallone N, Smith M, Chakraborty P, Brehaut J, Chan AKJ, Cohen E, Dyack S, Graham ID

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases2026

DOI: 10.1186/s13023-026-04434-y

The clinical utility of genome sequencing is multi-dimensional: experience from the Hong Kong Genome Project.

Chu ATW, Chung CCY, Luk HM, Cheng SSW, Hayeems R, Luca S, Chung BHY

Communications medicine2026

DOI: 10.1038/s43856-026-01441-9 PMID: 41720969

What are patient perspectives on privacy and trust in digital genomic tools? A qualitative study.

Jha V, Saeedi S, Clausen M, Assamad D, Grewal S, Hirjikaka D, Lee W, Luca S, Shaw A, Hayeems R, Bombard Y, Genetics Navigator Study Team

Journal of genetic counseling2025

DOI: 10.1002/jgc4.70025 PMID: 40305239

Implementation of a Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Prediction Tool in Clinical Practice Through Electronic Health Records (INSERT-HCM Study Design).

Papaz T, Seto E, Anthony SJ, Pol SJ, Hayeems R, Barwick M, Mital S

CJC open2025

DOI: 10.1016/j.cjco.2024.10.002 PMID: 39872640

Outcomes in Early-Treated Guanidinoacetate Methyltransferase Deficiency: A Sibling Cohort Study.

Caspi L, Hayeems R, Schulze A

Neurology. Genetics2025

DOI: 10.1212/nxg.0000000000200262 PMID: 40469081

Family‐centred care interventions for children with chronic conditions: A scoping review

Chow AJ, Saad A, Al‐Baldawi Z, Iverson R, Skidmore B, Jordan I, Pallone N, Smith M, Chakraborty P, Brehaut J

Health Expectations202435 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1111/hex.13897 PMID: W4391512486

Evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of exome sequencing and its impact on diagnostic thinking for patients with rare disease in a publicly funded health care system: A prospective cohort study

Hartley T, Marshall D, Acker M, Fooks K, Gillespie MK, Price EM, Graham ID, White-Brown A, MacKay L, Macdonald SK

Genetics in Medicine202410 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.gim.2023.101012

Development of a Value Assessment Framework for Pediatric Health Technologies Using Multicriteria Decision Analysis: Expanding the Value Lens for Funding Decision Making

Gauvreau CL, Schreyer L, Gibson PJ, Koo A, Ungar WJ, Regier D, Chan K, Hayeems R, Gibson J, Palmer A

Value in Health20246 citations

DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2024.03.012

Access to novel drugs and therapeutics for children and youth: Eliciting citizens' values to inform public funding decisions

Gauvreau CL, Wight L, Subasri M, Palmer A, Hayeems R, Croker A, Abelson J, Fraser B, Bombard Y, Hepburn CM

Health Expectations202310 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1111/hex.13697 PMID: W4316095923

Family Experiences with Care for Children with Inherited Metabolic Diseases in Canada: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Chow AJ, Pugliese M, Tessier LA, Chakraborty P, Iverson R, Coyle D, Kronick JB, Wilson K, Hayeems R, Al-Hertani W, Inbar-Feigenberg M, Jain-Ghai S, Laberge AM, Little J, Mitchell JJ, Prasad C, Siriwardena K, Sparkes R, Speechley KN, Stockler S, Trakadis Y, Walia JS, Wilson BJ, Potter BK

The patient2022

DOI: 10.1007/s40271-021-00538-8 PMID: 34282509

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: Genomics Dear Professor Hayeems, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. I read your paper "The impacts of caring for children with inherited metabolic diseases for families: a cross-sectional study" (2026), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] I also saw your CIHR-funded project "The BRIDGE Study (Broadening Roles for the Interprofessional Delivery of GEnetics): Establishing best practices for mainstreaming of genetic testing through allied health professional integration" (2025), and I would be glad to contribute to work in that direction. Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]

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Robin Hayeems

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The impacts of caring for children with inherited metabolic diseases for families: a cross-sectional study

The clinical utility of genome sequencing is multi-dimensional: experience from the Hong Kong Genome Project.

What are patient perspectives on privacy and trust in digital genomic tools? A qualitative study.

Implementation of a Sudden Cardiac Death Risk Prediction Tool in Clinical Practice Through Electronic Health Records (INSERT-HCM Study Design).

Outcomes in Early-Treated Guanidinoacetate Methyltransferase Deficiency: A Sibling Cohort Study.

Family‐centred care interventions for children with chronic conditions: A scoping review

Evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of exome sequencing and its impact on diagnostic thinking for patients with rare disease in a publicly funded health care system: A prospective cohort study

Development of a Value Assessment Framework for Pediatric Health Technologies Using Multicriteria Decision Analysis: Expanding the Value Lens for Funding Decision Making

Access to novel drugs and therapeutics for children and youth: Eliciting citizens' values to inform public funding decisions

Family Experiences with Care for Children with Inherited Metabolic Diseases in Canada: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

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