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  • Strengthening how we fund research in BC

    Health Research BC works with institutions across the province that receive and administer research funding. As our organization and BC’s health research system evolve, the agreements that underpin those relationships must evolve too.

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  • Strengthening how we fund research in BC

    Health Research BC works with institutions across the province that receive and administer research funding. As our organization and BC’s health research system evolve, the agreements that underpin those relationships must evolve too.

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    Health Research BC works with institutions across the province that receive and administer research funding. As our organization and BC’s health research system evolve, the agreements that underpin those relationships must evolve too.

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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
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    July 31, 2026

    Building to endure: The next 25 years

    From strength to strength, modernizing funding approaches creates a stronger health research system and supports today’s talent.

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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.
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    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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  • Dr. Stirling Bryan is Health Research BC’s former Chief Scientific Officer. He recently assumed the position of Interim Executive Director, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.
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    February 26, 2026

    Why “research that matters” is grounds for optimism

    Our former Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Stirling Bryan shares how priority-based funding ensures a purposeful path forward in tackling urgent health challenges.

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    February 23, 2026

    Walking together: Harley Eagle reflects on health and healing

    Harley Eagle, Indigenous Cultural Safety Advisor for Health Research BC, offers insights on how health professionals and researchers can build respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities.

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    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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  • The image shows a person sitting at a desk and looking at a computer screen displaying a promotional graphic for a webinar titled "KT Connects: Open Science." The graphic features an open book with digital icons emerging from it, symbolizing knowledge sharing. The logos for Michael Smith Health Research BC and Arthritis Research Canada are visible at the bottom.
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    April 17, 2025

    Open science: Promise, progress and opportunities

    From collaboration to opportunities, here’s what experts revealed about the future of open science in health research.

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    December 9, 2021

    How do we measure what matters to patients… well?

    What is patient-centred measurement? How do we improve it? Why is improvement important — and what, exactly, do we need to improve? The Patient-Centred Measurement Methods Cluster’s work studied these…

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