The Genesis Research Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization whose mission is to fund research and promote education and awareness in women’s health in the areas of obstetrics and gynaecology, including reproductive cancers, reproductive biology and maternal-fetal medicine.

Established in 1983 by a group of 80 medical doctors, Genesis remains, for over twenty years, a pioneer in education and research for neglected areas of women’s health care.

The Foundation raises funds through donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and special events. Genesis is governed by a Board of Volunteer Trustees representing many sectors of the community including: medical, financial, corporate, communications, fundraising and education.

The Genesis Research Foundation has established a cooperative enterprise with five major hospitals: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Women’s College Hospital, St. Michael’s Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital and The University Health Network. Genesis also works in partnership with the University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology which allows Genesis access to one of the largest clinical and educational bases in North America.