Advancing tomorrow's medicine, right here in Etobicoke.
Albion Finch Medical Centre is an experienced clinical research site led by Dr. Anil Gupta. Alongside our family practice, we take part in studies across many areas of health — and you can register your interest in about a minute.
Principal Investigator since 2006 · Lecturer, University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine
Research led by an experienced principal investigator.
Dr. Anil K. Gupta
A clinical research principal investigator since 2006 and a Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, Dr. Gupta has led studies across many therapeutic areas — including research that has contributed to the approval of new medicines for Canadians. He combines decades of family-practice experience with a deep commitment to careful, ethical research.
Principal Investigator · Family Physician · CPSO #65242Areas we study.
Select a condition to learn more. This is general information, not a specific study.
Taking part in research is always voluntary. Expressing interest does not enrol you in a study and does not guarantee eligibility. Specific study details are shared only through materials approved by the study sponsor and a research ethics board.
Diabetes
Diabetes affects how your body turns food into energy and manages blood sugar over time. Our site has long-standing experience in diabetes research. If you live with type 2 diabetes or are working to manage your blood sugar, let us know and our team can share general information about what taking part may involve.
General information only — not a specific study.
Asthma
Asthma is a common long-term condition affecting the airways and breathing, and it can change with the seasons, activity, and everyday triggers. We take part in research in this area and would be glad to share general information if breathing symptoms are relevant to you.
General information only — not a specific study.
Allergy
Allergies range from seasonal hay fever to year-round triggers, and they affect people in very different ways. We research this area and can tell you more about what general involvement can look like if allergies are part of your day-to-day life.
General information only — not a specific study.
High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, often has no obvious symptoms, which is why it is sometimes described as a silent condition, yet it matters a great deal for long-term heart and vascular health. If managing your blood pressure is part of your care, we can share information.
General information only — not a specific study.
High Cholesterol
Cholesterol plays an important role in long-term cardiovascular health, and keeping it in a healthy range is a common part of preventive care. Our site participates in research in this area and can explain what general involvement may look like.
General information only — not a specific study.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis affects the joints and can influence mobility, comfort, and daily activities over time. If joint health is relevant to you, let us know and we can share more about the research we take part in here.
General information only — not a specific study.
Influenza & Vaccines
Seasonal influenza and vaccines have long been a focus for our site — Dr. Gupta helped organize Toronto Public Health's influenza vaccination program. We take part in research involving vaccines and influenza for adults and children, and can share general information if this area is relevant to you or your family.
General information only — not a specific study.
Constipation
Constipation and related digestive concerns are common and can affect comfort and quality of life. Our site has experience with research in this area; if it is relevant to you, let us know and we can share general information about what taking part may involve.
General information only — not a specific study.
Taking part, step by step.
Simple, transparent, and voluntary at every stage.
Express interest
Tell us which health areas are relevant to you. It takes a minute and commits you to nothing.
We reach out
A member of our research team contacts you with general information about research in that area.
See if a study fits
If a suitable study is enrolling, we explain what's involved and review basic eligibility with you.
Consent & visits
If you choose to take part, you review and sign an ethics-approved consent form, then begin scheduled visits.
What participation can offer.
Close, attentive monitoring
Study participants are seen regularly by an experienced research team that gets to know your health well.
Contribute to medical progress
Research helps bring new treatment options to Canadians — including future patients like you and your family.
Study-related care at no cost
For studies you join, study visits, assessments, and any study medication are typically provided at no cost to you.
A trusted, experienced research site.
With more than a decade of clinical research experience, our site supports studies from first feasibility through to close-out — with the quality and attention that both sponsors and participants expect.
Helpful links: JoinAStudy.ca — FAQ · Health Canada — Clinical Trials · ClinicalTrials.gov
Frequently asked questions.
What is a clinical research study?
A clinical research study is research led by a study doctor and their team to evaluate how safe and effective an investigational medication, device, procedure, or other health intervention is. "Investigational" means it is still being studied and may not yet be approved for general use in Canada.
Why are clinical research studies done?
Studies help answer how well a treatment works and how safe it is — often by comparing it to a placebo, to an approved treatment, or across different doses. What is learned can support approval of a new option or teach us more about treatments already in use.
Who can take part?
Taking part is always voluntary, and not everyone who is interested will be eligible. Each study has its own criteria — such as age, medical history, and condition — set by the sponsor and approved by a research ethics board, to keep participants safe and the results reliable.
What are the potential benefits of taking part?
People take part for different reasons: to access an investigational option that may not otherwise be available, to learn more about their condition and receive additional study-related attention from our team, and to contribute to knowledge that may help others in the future.
Is there a cost to take part?
There is no cost to express interest. If you join a specific study, study-related visits, assessments, and any study medication are typically provided at no cost to you — the research team explains the details before you decide.
Will research affect my regular care?
No. Taking part in research is separate from the care you receive from your family doctor and does not replace it. Your routine care continues as usual.
Can I change my mind after joining?
Yes. Participation is always voluntary, and you may withdraw at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular medical care.
How is my privacy protected?
Your information is handled confidentially and in accordance with Ontario's Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA). Expressing interest does not share your details with any sponsor; study-specific information is governed by an approved consent form.
Interested in clinical research?
Register your interest and our research team will follow up with general information. You can also reach us directly — and study sponsors and CROs are welcome to get in touch.