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  • Quote graphic for the Forward Thinking insight series featuring Dr. Danielle Lavallee, Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Vice President, Research and Innovation at Michael Smith Health Research BC. On the left is a photo of Dr. Lavallee speaking at a podium with a microphone, gesturing with her hands during a presentation. On the right, the Forward Thinking logo appears above a quote that reads: ‘Continuing to invest as though the landscape has not shifted would be a disservice to BC’s research talent and poor stewardship of public resources.’ The graphic has a white background with a dark purple quote box and purple quotation marks
    25th Anniversary
    Forward Thinking
    July 31, 2026

    Building to endure: the next 25 years

    It’s people that create and use knowledge – but the talent that underpins health research is changing.

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  • Quote graphic for the Forward Thinking insight series featuring Dr. Geoff Payne, President and CEO of Michael Smith Health Research BC. On the left is a professional portrait of Dr. Payne wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and blue patterned tie, smiling at the camera. On the right, the Forward Thinking logo appears above a quote that reads: ‘There are new challenges, but also new opportunities—most notably a very different outlook for health research career pathways.’ The quote is attributed to Dr. Geoff Payne. The graphic has a white background with a dark purple quote box and purple quotation marks.
    25th Anniversary
    Forward Thinking
    July 17, 2026

    Built to last: Supporting health research talent

    It’s people that create and use knowledge – but the talent that underpins health research is changing.

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  • Forward Thinking
    September 23, 2025

    Bridging the gaps: Why research impact can elude us — and what we can do about it

    As I reflect on eight years as President & CEO, here are my takeaways and suggestions for those working in the research system.

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    Forward Thinking
    July 29, 2025

    Positioning BC’s health research system for the future: Research impact

    We will continue to close the gap between research and practice through community-engaged, impact-oriented funding.

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    Forward Thinking
    July 29, 2025

    Positioning BC’s health research system for the future: Clinical trials

    We will work to enable Clinical Trials BC to lead a unified, province-wide approach to clinical trials that will enhance BC’s competitiveness.

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    Forward Thinking
    July 29, 2025

    Positioning BC’s health research system for the future: Research talent

    Starting this fall, we’re leading provincial conversations on talent solutions and evolving our funding programs to better support the future of health research careers.

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    Forward Thinking
    July 29, 2025

    Positioning BC’s health research system for the future

    For nearly 25 years, Health Research BC has supported talent, contributed to system innovation and competitiveness, and accelerated the use of evidence. As we look to the future, we are responding…

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