Research site · Toronto, ON

Albion Finch Medical Centre

One of our physician-led research sites in Toronto, running clinical studies across many areas of medicine.
3 studies are enrolling here now
Since 2006Conducting research
170+Studies completed
1Clinical investigator
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  • Physician-led: three physicians on site take part in research
  • Every study is reviewed by a research ethics board before it opens
  • Run under Health Canada regulations and ICH Good Clinical Practice
  • What you submit goes only to this site’s research team

About this research site

Dr. Anil Gupta is an energetic physician and researcher, leading studies in a number of different therapeutic areas.  In addition to a busy clinic practice and his research work, Dr. Gupta has served as an Organizing Member for Toronto Public Health's Influenza Vaccination Program and is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at University of Toronto. His clinic is open 7 days a week.

The people who would look after you

The investigators below are responsible for the studies run at this site, supported by the research team who coordinate your visits. These are the people you would meet.

Dr. Anil K. Gupta
Dr. Anil K. GuptaMD
Principal investigator and family physician
In research since 2006

Has led clinical trials at this site since 2006 and is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. CPSO registration #65242.

Dr. David Price
Dr. David PriceMD, PhD
Family physician

Has cared for patients at Albion Finch since 2004 and has been involved in clinical research since 2007. Holds a PhD in biochemistry alongside his medical degree.

Dr. Umang Kachroo
Dr. Umang KachrooMD
Family physician

A family physician across the Toronto and Etobicoke areas for more than twenty years, and involved in clinical research since 2008.

Ajay
AjayMBBS, CCRP
Clinical study coordinator
Amisha
Amisha
Clinical study coordinator
Mahi
MahiBSc
Lab technician and phlebotomist
Study coordinators
  • PatriciaStudy coordinator
  • PranshuStudy coordinator
Track record

What this site has done

170+Studies completed
1,400+Volunteers
13Therapeutic areas
45+Approved medicines studied
3Enrolling right now
Figures from our study records, updated October 2026.
History

How research started here

  1. 2006Clinical research begins at the clinicDr. Gupta became a principal investigator in 2006. The site has since run studies across many areas of medicine, including research that contributed to the approval of new medicines in Canada.
  2. Today3 studies enrolling in TorontoAcross 13 areas of medicine.
Contribution to medicine

Research here becomes medicine everywhere

Clinical studies are funded by the companies developing the treatment being tested. The companies below have sponsored research at this site, and many of them have gone on to bring new medicines to Canadians. A name here does not mean one of their studies is enrolling right now, and it is not an endorsement of any product.

Studies at this site have been sponsored by
  • Novartis
  • AstraZeneca
  • GSK
  • Sanofi
  • Pfizer
  • Amgen
  • Boehringer Ingelheim
  • Novo Nordisk
  • Lilly
  • Merck
  • Moderna
  • Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
  • Teva
  • Bayer
  • Ferring
  • Genentech
  • Ionis Pharmaceuticals
  • Regeneron
  • Roche
  • Aldeyra Therapeutics
  • Antibe
  • Asana Biosciences
  • Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Daiichi Sankyo
  • Dr. Reddy's
  • DS Biopharma
  • Esperion
  • Gilead
  • Inversago Pharma
  • Marealis
  • MedImmune
  • Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals
  • Schering-Plough
  • Serono
  • Stallergenes
  • Theracos
  • Vir Biotechnology

Avillion, Biota, CombinatoRx, EMD Serono, Flexion, Intarcia, Ixaltis, Janssen, Labopharm, MediVector, Omthera, Pliant Therapeutics, Ralexar Therapeutics, Inc, resTORbio, Trial Management Group Inc.

Medicines now approved in Canada that were studied at this site
Diabetes
  • Forxiga
  • Jardiance
  • Lantus / Toujeo
  • Ozempic / Wegovy / Rybelsus
  • Trulicity
  • Victoza
  • Awiqli
  • Invokana
  • Onglyza
  • Soliqua
  • Trajenta
  • Tresiba
Lungs and breathing
  • Advair
  • Dupixent
  • Symbicort
  • Trelegy
  • Ventolin
  • Acarizax
  • Anoro
  • Atectura
  • Breo
  • Breztri
  • Cinqair
  • Ebglyss
  • Enerzair
  • Fasenra
  • Grastek
  • Ragwitek
Vaccines and infections
  • Arexvy
  • Paxlovid
  • Spikevax
  • Tamiflu
  • Abrysvo
  • Bexsero
  • Menveo
Heart and circulation
  • Brilinta
  • Ilaris
Cholesterol and lipids
  • Crestor
  • Repatha
  • Nilemdo
  • Praluent
Pain, bones and joints
  • Prolia
  • Pentosan polysulfate
  • Triamcinolone acetonide
Weight and metabolic health
  • Mounjaro / Zepbound
General and preventive health
  • Varenicline
Bladder and urinary
  • DDAVP

A medicine is listed because it was part of at least one study at this site. This is not a recommendation: only your own doctor can say whether a medicine is right for you.

Enrolling now

Studies you could join at this site

All current studies

3 studies are recruiting here now.

Recruiting
Overweight and Obesity
A Study of Elecoglipron in Participants With Obesity or Overweight With or Without T2DM
See if you may qualify — A Study of Elecoglipron in Participants With Obesity or Overweight With or Without T2DM →Study details — A Study of Elecoglipron in Participants With Obesity or Overweight With or Without T2DM →
Recruiting
Osteoarthritis
Study for Participants With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Obesity
See if you may qualify — Study for Participants With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Obesity →Study details — Study for Participants With Osteoarthritis Knee Pain and Obesity →
Recruiting
Chronic Kidney Disease
Research Study for Chronic Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure
See if you may qualify — Research Study for Chronic Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure →Study details — Research Study for Chronic Kidney Disease and High Blood Pressure →
Visiting

Getting here, and what a first visit looks like

Address1620 Albion Road, Suite 106, Etobicoke, ON, M9V 4B4
HoursMonday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Phone(416) 741-1500
The clinic is open seven days a week, which usually makes study visits easier to fit around work. ECG, blood draws and pulmonary function testing are done on site, and there is an on-site lab, so most study assessments do not need a second trip. Mention any parking, mobility or scheduling needs when the coordinator calls and the team will work around them where they can.
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What happens on a first visit
  1. 1A phone call firstA coordinator calls to go through your health history and answer your questions. Nothing is booked until you want it to be.
  2. 2Informed consentThe team walks through the study in plain language, including what is being tested and the known risks.
  3. 3Screening checksSimple tests confirm whether the study is a fit. Being screened does not commit you to taking part.
  4. 4Your decisionYou choose whether to continue, and you can stop at any point without affecting your regular care.

Inside the clinic

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Questions about this site

Do I need a referral from my family doctor?
No. You can contact the site directly. With your permission the research team will keep your family doctor informed, which is standard practice in clinical research.
I am not a patient at this clinic. Can I still take part?
Yes. The site works with volunteers from across Etobicoke and the wider Toronto area, alongside local family doctors, specialists and nurse practitioners.
Will taking part cost me anything?
No. Study visits and study-related assessments are provided at no cost, and reasonable travel costs may be reimbursed where a study allows it.
How far will I have to travel?
Visits for the studies listed here take place at 1620 Albion Road, Suite 106, Etobicoke, ON, M9V 4B4. The coordinator confirms the full visit schedule with you before you agree to anything.
What happens to the information I submit?
It goes to this site’s research team so they can contact you about studies. It is not sold, and you can ask to be removed from their records at any time.
Request contact

Ask Albion Finch Medical Centre to contact you

Your answers go to our research team and this research site, so the team can prepare before they call. Completing the form does not obligate you to take part, and you can always call them directly on (416) 741-1500.
Study interest form

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A few quick questions — about a minute. Your answers help the research team prepare before they contact you.

For anyone under 18, a parent or legal guardian should complete this form and would need to consent on their behalf.

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