Impact
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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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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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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.
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The BC blueprint: Reducing ovarian cancer risk across a lifetime
Read moreDr. Gillian Hanley’s research highlights a made-in-BC innovation that can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by nearly 80%, establishing a new global standard for prevention.
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Bridging traditional Indigenous and Western medicines: The PLANT Medicines project
Read moreHow can plant-based Indigenous traditional medicines be used safely in combination with Western medicines? Elder Barb (Billy) Whyte explored this question with a team at Island Health and the Island…
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Research is everywhere: Health Research BC 2025/26 Impact Report
Read moreOur 2025/26 Impact Report highlights the ways we support the talented researchers behind every innovation.
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Empowering families in motion
Read moreDr. Sam Liu and his team at the UVic Digital Health Lab are redefining how we use everyday technology to prevent chronic disease in children.
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Patient-initiated research finds answers that matter
Read morePatients are leading research to answer questions that matter most to them, reshaping healthcare and empowering patients to assume leadership roles throughout the research process.