This group, led by Dr. Alex Jadad, explores innovative ways to level the playing field for disadvantaged groups in society, through the use of information and communication technologies and social networking tools.

Projects of the PHI group focus on youth leadership development; the evolution of the health system in multicultural environments; international health and well being; and the promotion of supportive care for people living with chronic diseases (with emphasis on self-management, the alleviation of pain and suffering, and the improvement of end-of-life care).