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BC NEIHR forum showcases Indigenous-led, community-based health research
Learn moreProjects explored repatriating relatives’ remains and belongings, healing through ceremony, culturally safe end-of-life care, and more.
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BC takes action to strengthen the clinical trials ecosystem
Learn moreBritish Columbia is launching a new strategy that positions the province as a leading destination for clinical trials and investment.
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Empowering families in motion
Learn 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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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.
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Brain imaging research brings new hope for people with life-altering condition
Read moreThere’s no single known cause for myalgic encephalomyelitis, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. And there’s no cure. That’s why patient partner, Kati Debelic, worked with neuroimaging scientist, Xiaowei Song,…
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Partnering with UBC on Canada’s Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub
Read moreWe will provide support to UBC’s new Immuno-Engineering and Biomanufacturing Hub.
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Bioprinting: the next frontier
Read moreThe field of bioprinting holds great promise for human health. Health Research BC awardee, Dr. Stephanie Willerth’s innovative work in this area will ultimately improve health outcomes for people with…
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Partnerships boost next generation of BC’s neuroscience researchers
Read moreAlong with our partners, we are co-funding exceptional research talent who are giving hope to people living with neurological diseases and disorders.
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Researchers get a career boost from new national platform
Read moreThis week, a new organization launches to support researchers across Canada who engage patients in their work: SPOR National Training Entity.
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Bringing together researchers, research users, patient and community partners to share and learn
Read moreMichael Smith Health Research BC, Island Health, and the Victoria Hospitals Foundation hosted the first Health xChange in Victoria.
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Making a real difference: People who are incarcerated help peers get immunized for COVID-19
Read moreDuring the pandemic, only 60 percent of people in custody wanted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers Sofia Bartlett and Pam Young worked with people who are incarcerated to change…
