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    March 12, 2024

    Research Approval Processes Project’s (RAPP) Early Insights from Process Mapping

    The Research Approvals Processes Project (RAPP) is a provincially-led initiative that supports research within the health system in British Columbia. Health Research BC shares these updates on behalf of the…

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    February 5, 2024

    Research Approval Processes Project (RAPP) gains strong support for streamlining in British Columbia

    The Research Approvals Processes Project (RAPP) is a provincially-led initiative that supports research within the health system in British Columbia. Health Research BC shares these updates on behalf of the…

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    December 4, 2023

    Improvements to Operational Approval application process for research studies

    The Research Approvals Processes Project (RAPP) is a provincially-led initiative that supports research within the health system in British Columbia. Health Research BC shares these updates on behalf of the…

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    September 20, 2023

    RAPP update

    The Research Approvals Processes Project (RAPP) is a provincially-led initiative that supports research within the health system in British Columbia. Health Research BC shares these updates on behalf of the…

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    September 6, 2023

    Through a northern lens: Community members photograph health needs and wellbeing in the north

    People living in urban centres often make decisions about where to place health services. But would people living in BC’s northern communities make different choices? Patient partners and researchers joined…

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    August 21, 2023

    Research approvals project starting process mapping phase

    The Research Approvals Processes Project (RAPP) is a provincially-led initiative that supports research within the health system in British Columbia. Health Research BC shares these updates on behalf of the…

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    July 27, 2023

    RAPP update: streamlining research approvals in BC

    Research Approvals Processes Project overview and presentation now available.

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    July 17, 2023

    New studies to benefit BC’s life sciences sector and health research system

    We’re initiating three studies this summer that will benefit BC’s life sciences sector and health research system.

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    July 17, 2023

    BC SUPPORT Unit welcomes Dr. Linda Li as new scientific director

    We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Linda Li, an experienced scientific leader and an expert in patient-oriented research.

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    June 27, 2023

    BC SUPPORT Unit issues RFP for environmental scan of Indigenous engagement in health research and evaluation

    The BC SUPPORT Unit invites proposals from Indigenous-led organizations or individuals to lead an environmental scan.

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    June 26, 2023

    RAPP to streamline research approvals in BC

    The Research Approvals Processes Project is working to change the landscape of research approval processes within BC’s health sector.

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    June 15, 2023

    Survivors shape research on brain injury after intimate partner violence

    Researcher Sandy Shultz is working with survivors to support better care for people experiencing relationship violence on Vancouver Island. Trigger warning: This story discusses intimate partner violence

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    June 8, 2023

    Interactive ‘road map’ for patient-oriented research teams now available in French

    Research teams across Canada now have access to an interactive French-language ‘road map’ to guide patient engagement in a health research project.

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    May 31, 2023

    Many 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors entering long-term care hide their identities. The ‘Diversity Tapestry’ aims to change that.

    Learning resources available to support 2SLGBTQIA+ and diverse seniors in long-term care.

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    May 25, 2023

    A woman’s journey from patient harms to restoring trust in health care

    After Allison Kooijman got an unnecessary medical procedure that left her disabled, she used her experience to help patients and care providers heal together after harm.

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