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Assessing the impact of research: Research-on-research joint initiative award recipients announced
Read moreMichael Smith Health Research BC, with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), is pleased to announce four BC-based recipients of…
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Re-imagining KT Pathways: New partnerships and new opportunities
Read moreAs of October 31, 2025, the KT Pathways website will close, and its resources will move over the coming year to a new website developed and managed by the BC…
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Fairness in funding: Insights from an international study
Read moreA new study shows that what happens early in a researcher’s career can shape their future. Health Research BC contributed de-identified data and insights to help explore fairness in research…
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Announcing the 2025 Research Trainee awardees
Read moreHealth Research BC is proud to fund 35 emerging researchers through the 2025 Research Trainee Program.
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A new chapter for BC’s clinical trials community
Read moreBritish Columbia’s clinical trials community is entering an exciting new chapter — one that will enhance our national and global competitiveness and set the province up for future success.
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$8M partnership connects researchers and industry to advance BC’s life sciences sector
Read moreThe partnership co-funds internships that directly integrate emerging researchers into BC’s life sciences companies, providing critical real-world experience while helping industry access the skills it needs to thrive.
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Recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Read moreWith humility and openness, we remain committed to learning, unlearning, and walking alongside Indigenous Peoples to help shape a health research system that is more just and inclusive.
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Research Approvals Processes: September 2025 update
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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Why a new clinical trial unit is a milestone for BC’s life sciences sector
Read moreA new clinical trials unit at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital will focus on non-cancer treatments.
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Building a healthier future: Announcing the 2025 Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator awardees
Read moreBC researchers are at the forefront of tackling our province’s most pressing health challenges, advancing knowledge across biomedical, clinical, health system, and population health research. This year, 26 outstanding scientists…
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Thank you, Dr. Bev Holmes
Read moreThe Michael Smith Health Research BC Board asks the community to join them in thanking Dr. Bev Holmes, whose last day as the organization’s President and CEO is September 30,…
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Research Approvals Processes Project: August 2025 update
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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Positioning BC’s health research system for the future: Research impact
Read moreWe will continue to close the gap between research and practice through community-engaged, impact-oriented funding.
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Positioning BC’s health research system for the future: Clinical trials
Read moreWe will work to enable Clinical Trials BC to lead a unified, province-wide approach to clinical trials that will enhance BC’s competitiveness.
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Positioning BC’s health research system for the future: Research talent
Read moreStarting this fall, we’re leading provincial conversations on talent solutions and evolving our funding programs to better support the future of health research careers.
