Who we are:
PERC is a well-established network of health care researchers at 15 Canadian Children’s Hospitals that is dedicated to improving care in pediatric emergency medicine through multi-centre research. PERC has a track recording of producing results that matter. Our network has been honoured with a CIHR-CMAJ Top Achievements in Health Research Award.
Our Goals
- To create new knowledge through research involving clinical and epidemiological studies in pediatric emergency medicine.
- To mentor new investigators and fellows in developing research projects.
- To enhance the image of pediatric emergency medicine as a credible academic discipline with its own research agenda.
- To pool the expertise of researchers and develop cohesiveness between centers involved in the practice of pediatric emergency medicine.
Latest News
2026 PERC Annual Scientific Meeting _2
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Québec City, QC January 25-29, 2026 As more information becomes available, the updates will be posted on this page. MEETING REGISTRATION
2026 PERC Annual Scientific Meeting
Fairmont Le Château Frontenac Québec City, QC January 25-29, 2026 As more information becomes available, the updates will be posted on this page. MEETING REGISTRATION
2024 Publications
Accuracy of point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 detection using buccal swabs in pediatric emergency departments. Stephen B Freedman, Kelly Kim, Gabrielle Freire, Alicia Kanngiesser, April Kam, Quynh Doan,
2023 Publications
A Prospective Cohort Study of the Association Between Preinjury Psychosocial Function and Postconcussive Symptoms in Pediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: An A-CAP Study. Quynh Doan,
PERC National Award for Excellence in Research Collaboration
PERC National Award for Excellence in Research Collaboration The PERC National Award for Excellence in Research Collaboration recognizes individuals within the PERC Network who embody