Impact
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BC researchers uncover changing climate’s impact on health
Read moreFrom wildfire smoke to extreme heat, BC researchers are looking at the health impacts – and ways people can protect themselves.
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Rooted in respect: A story of strength, systems change, and sovereignty
Read moreNamaste Marsden leads with Indigenous values to shift research and health systems from deficit to strength — grounded in culture, relationships, and self-determination.
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Nechako: A river, a film, a fight for justice
Read moreA powerful film by Dr. Lyana Patrick reconnects land, health, and identity through community voices, research, and the fight to restore the Nechako River.
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Why measuring doctor workload matters
Read moreDr. Quynh Doan is improving how emergency departments pair patients with doctors. Her new tool helps hospitals staff better to fight worker burnout.
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Science over stigma: ARYS drives change for youth battling substance use
Read moreDr. Kora DeBeck is putting youth voices at the centre of research to improve drug policy, services, and care for street-involved youth.
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New hope for people with stimulant use disorder
Read moreAddiction medicine specialist Dr. Paxton Bach is leading research on treatment options for people living with methamphetamine use disorder — offering hope for better health and recovery pathways.
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How residents and families are part of shaping long-term care research at Fraser Health
Read moreDr. Janice Sorensen and her team convened discussions with people with lived and living experience to discover the most important research questions facing people that live and work in care…
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Video: How Vancouver Island University researchers are solving local challenges
Read moreVancouver Island University researchers are engaging with communities to solve pressing challenges that impact health across the region.
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Breaking barriers in brain injury care
Read morePartnerships are driving the future of health research in BC. Together, we go further. Partner with us to double your impact and take your work to the next level—just like…
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How Trinity Western University is expanding its research impact
Read moreTrinity Western University may be small, but its growing research culture is helping researchers make meaningful impacts on health.
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Helping young people overcome climate anxiety
Read moreDr. Kiffer Card, based at Simon Fraser University, is uncovering the emotional toll that climate change is having on young people — and shaping mental health supports to build their…
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Raising the bar on clinical research at Interior Health
Read moreClinical Trials BC support has made a fundamental difference in Interior Health’s capacity to conduct clinical trials.
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Tiny capsule, big impact: The BC breakthrough that could transform gut health
Read moreA BC innovation could change how we treat inflammatory bowel disease. Meet the researchers turning this technology into a fast-growing biotech company in Kelowna.
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Health Research BC alumni attract more than $32M to British Columbia
Read moreResearchers supported by Health Research BC over the years were recently awarded more than $32M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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Breaking the stigma of dementia one conversation at a time
Read moreDr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu, based at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, is working to raise dementia awareness in rural communities. Her initiative focuses on reducing stigma and improving the quality of…
