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Charting the Course: Priority-based funding to address pressing health challenges
Read moreHealth Research BC will increase focus on research opportunities delivering solutions for BC’s foremost challenges.
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Research Approval Processes Project (RAPP) gains strong support for streamlining in British Columbia
Read moreThe Research Approvals Processes Project (RAPP) is a provincially-led initiative that supports research within the health system in British Columbia. Health Research BC shares these updates on behalf of the…
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Partnership accelerates research trainees to reach potential for clinical trials in BC
Read moreCongratulations to the first cohort of CANTRAIN awardees!
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Improvements to Operational Approval application process for research studies
Read moreThe Research Approvals Processes Project (RAPP) is a provincially-led initiative that supports research within the health system in British Columbia. Health Research BC shares these updates on behalf of the…
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BC groups advance patient leadership in health research
Read moreAt the CHILD-BRIGHT Network, youth with brain-based disabilities between the ages of 16-29 form a National Youth Advisory Panel. They inform the work of the network and provide consultation services…
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Through a northern lens: Community members photograph health needs and wellbeing in the north
Read morePeople living in urban centres often make decisions about where to place health services. But would people living in BC’s northern communities make different choices? Patient partners and researchers joined…
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RAPP update: streamlining research approvals in BC
Read moreResearch Approvals Processes Project overview and presentation now available.
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New studies to benefit BC’s life sciences sector and health research system
Read moreWe’re initiating three studies this summer that will benefit BC’s life sciences sector and health research system.
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BC SUPPORT Unit welcomes Dr. Linda Li as new scientific director
Read moreWe’re pleased to welcome Dr. Linda Li, an experienced scientific leader and an expert in patient-oriented research.
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BC SUPPORT Unit issues RFP for environmental scan of Indigenous engagement in health research and evaluation
Read moreThe BC SUPPORT Unit invites proposals from Indigenous-led organizations or individuals to lead an environmental scan.
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RAPP to streamline research approvals in BC
Read moreThe Research Approvals Processes Project is working to change the landscape of research approval processes within BC’s health sector.
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Survivors shape research on brain injury after intimate partner violence
Read moreResearcher Sandy Shultz is working with survivors to support better care for people experiencing relationship violence on Vancouver Island. Trigger warning: This story discusses intimate partner violence
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Interactive ‘road map’ for patient-oriented research teams now available in French
Read moreResearch teams across Canada now have access to an interactive French-language ‘road map’ to guide patient engagement in a health research project.
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Many 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors entering long-term care hide their identities. The ‘Diversity Tapestry’ aims to change that.
Read moreLearning resources available to support 2SLGBTQIA+ and diverse seniors in long-term care.
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A woman’s journey from patient harms to restoring trust in health care
Read moreAfter Allison Kooijman got an unnecessary medical procedure that left her disabled, she used her experience to help patients and care providers heal together after harm.
