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Meet the 2026 Research Trainee awardees
Read moreCongratulations to 30 emerging researchers who are advancing research and building careers in BC.
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Moving research into action: Mobilize Award guidelines now available
Read moreThe award will provide up to $20,000 to support collaborative knowledge mobilization activities.
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From the schoolyard to population aging: Co-creating programs that promote health
Read moreFor UBC professor Dr. Heather McKay, a research career spanning over two decades has been driven by a single ambition: answering the “gnarly” questions that affect the health of entire…
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Made in the North event launches new Northern Research to Results funding opportunity
Read moreUp to $100,000 is available through the new Northern Research to Results Competition (NR2), focused on addressing Northern BC’s healthcare priorities.
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Healing hearts: Shaping the future of cardiac care
Read moreImagine your doctor testing heart medications on a 3D-printed replica of your own heart before you ever take a pill. Dr. Zachary Laksman is working to make this a reality.
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Building equitable health systems through research
Read moreThrough the Island Health Health Equity Grant Program, Health Research BC partners with the Victoria Hospitals Foundation to support two research projects that will improve healthcare access and delivery for…
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Building foundations for research impact: Meet the inaugural Engage Award recipients
Read more50 teams across BC will strengthen collaboration, explore shared priorities, and lay the foundation for future knowledge mobilization.
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The ripple effect of opportunity
Read moreAs Health Research BC celebrates 25 years, we’re sharing stories that show how investing in research talent can lead to scientific discoveries, stronger health systems, and lasting benefits for people…
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Changing the landscape of recovery
Read moreEmergency physician and digital health pioneer Dr. Kendall Ho is proving that the best place to recover after an emergency room visit isn’t a hospital bed, it’s at home.
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Growing research capacity from Vancouver Island to Northern BC
Read moreDr. Nathan Lachowsky has helped inform HIV prevention and sexual health equity programs, while helping to strengthen research leadership and capacity across British Columbia.
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True partnership in spinal cord injury research
Read moreDr. Heather Gainforth helped transform spinal cord injury research by co-developing guiding principles that strengthen partnerships, equity, and knowledge sharing across Canada.
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Advancing HIV treatment through personalized medicine
Read moreDr. Zabrina Brumme’s research has improved understanding of HIV treatment and viral persistence, helping to advance personalized care and efforts toward a cure.
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Leading the growth of genomics in Canada
Read moreDr. Marco Marra helped establish a world-leading genomics centre and advance discoveries that transformed cancer research, precision medicine, and genomics in Canada.
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From early support to international impact in health research
Read moreDr. Tonia Nicholls has built an internationally recognized research program focused on violence prevention and mental health — creating impact in community, forensic, and correctional settings.
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Northern BC leads the way in aging with dignity
Read moreDr. Shannon Freeman and CTAAN are closing the gap between lab-based technology and real-world application.