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Positioning BC’s health research system for the future
Read moreFor nearly 25 years, Health Research BC has supported talent, contributed to system innovation and competitiveness, and accelerated the use of evidence. As we look to the future, we are responding…
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Bridging evidence and practice in seniors’ care
Read moreHealth Research BC is supporting teams to implement promising seniors’ care approaches in the health system. Meet the development award recipients of our Advancing the Use of Evidence in Seniors’…
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Research Approvals Processes Project: July 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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KT Canada Summer Institute: Closing the gap between research and its use
Read moreVancouver played host to Knowledge Translation (KT) Canada’s Summer Institute for the first time from June 17-19.
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Health Research BC launches first Indigenous health research peer review panel
Read moreThe panel reflects our commitment to Indigenous self-determination, cultural safety, and the advancement of Indigenous health research careers.
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Michael Smith Health Research BC announces new CEO
Read moreThe Board of Directors of Michael Smith Health Research BC (Health Research BC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Geoff Payne has been appointed President and CEO following an executive…
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Health Research BC releases talent evaluation report
Read moreA new report details the impact of the Scholar and Research Trainee programs on nurturing health research talent over the past 20 years.
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Research Approvals Processes Project: May 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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Partnership strengthens clinical trial capacity in maternal and paediatric health
Read moreThrough the 2025-26 IMPaCT training awards, Michael Smith Health Research BC is co-funding five BC researchers to grow BC’s capacity for high-quality clinical trials.
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Research Approvals Processes Project update: progress on initial deliverables
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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Situational analysis of BC’s clinical trials ecosystem
Read moreA new report commissioned by Health Research BC evaluates the current state of BC’s clinical trials ecosystem.
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Helping researchers turn knowledge into action
Read moreKnowledge Translation (KT) Canada’s Summer Institute is coming to Vancouver for the first time on June 17-19, 2025. This national event brings top experts from BC and across Canada to…
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$2.3 million investment in BC glycomics research catalyzes solutions for unmet health needs
Read moreMichael Smith Health Research BC has joined forces with GlycoNet, a global leader in glycomics research and innovation, to tackle critical health challenges through the study of biological sugars.
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New funding opportunity enhances seniors’ home and community care
Read moreMichael Smith Health Research BC is launching a new funding opportunity to improve home and community care for seniors in British Columbia.
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Research Approvals Processes Project update: 2024 in review
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…
