News
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Working together to advance BC’s clinical trials competitiveness
Read moreWe recently brought together an expert working group to create a roadmap that will position BC as a leader in clinical trials.
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New funding program strengthens health research collaboration
Read moreThe Engage Award is open for applications. It supports engagement activities that build and strengthen relationships, and explore future knowledge mobilization opportunities.
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Research Approvals Processes: April 2026 update
Read moreIn March, the RAPP team met with regional health authorities and UBC to share the proposed centralised research ethics review model.
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Evolving our programs to support BC’s health research community
Read moreHealth Research BC is modernizing how we support health research talent across the province. We’re taking steps to ensure our investments are better aligned with BC’s current and future needs.
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25 years of impact: Celebrating a shared journey
Read moreColleagues and friends gathered for a vibrant night of partnership and shared purpose that defines our province’s research community.
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Putting Patients First: Celebrating the importance of listening to lived experience
Read moreThe BC SUPPORT Unit hosted its eighth flagship Putting Patients First conference on March 3, 2026.
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Health Research BC invests $6.3 million to strengthen seniors’ home and community care across British Columbia
Read moreFive research teams across British Columbia are leading projects designed to help seniors age comfortably at home, stay connected, and receive high-quality, evidence-informed care.
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Research Approvals Processes: February 2026 update
Read moreThe province is acting on early health authority review findings by moving administrative and corporate services into a new provincial entity.
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Real world experience drives real world impact
Read moreA partnership between Health Research BC, Mitacs, and BC-based life sciences companies gives emerging researchers direct access to industry experience that traditional academic routes can’t always provide. Read about an…
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Call for applications: Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases Team Award
Read moreA new team award supporting groundbreaking, BC-led research in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) is now open for applications.
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2025 in review: Celebrating impact, embracing opportunities
Read moreAs 2025 draws to a close, we celebrate another year of advancing new discoveries, better care, smarter policies, and a stronger health system.
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Research Approvals Processes: December 2025 update
Read moreThe RAPP team has been actively advancing multiple workstreams, aiming on bringing the project closer to its goal of streamlining research approvals and increasing timeliness of health research in BC.
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New funding will boost Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s research in BC
Read moreA new initiative to advance research on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases is being launched by a group of partners – including Health Research BC.
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Michael Smith Health Research BC welcomes Dr. Geoff Payne as President and CEO
Read moreThe Michael Smith Health Research BC Board of Directors welcomes Dr. Geoff Payne as President and Chief Executive Officer effective today (November 3, 2025).
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2026 Research Trainee competition: call for applications
Read moreHealth Research BC is excited to launch the 2026 Research Trainee competition, supporting early-career health researchers across BC. This funding will enable postdoctoral fellows and health professional researchers to protect…
