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Working together to advance BC’s clinical trials competitiveness
Learn 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
Learn 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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Evolving our programs to support BC’s health research community
Learn 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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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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Q&A: Sarah Greene on why we need to put patients first
Read moreCancer survivor Sarah Greene shares why patient-centred research is essential ahead of her keynote at the Putting Patients First conference in Vancouver.
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Research matters: See the impact
Read moreOur 2024/25 Impact Report shows how we’re ensuring research creates a healthier future.
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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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Walking gently together: Co-developing an Indigenous-led evaluation framework for BC Kidney Check
Read moreThe BC SUPPORT Unit is helping Can-SOLVE CKD Network with an Indigenous-led evaluation of a program connecting BC First Nation communities with kidney screening.
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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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Putting Patients First 2026
Read morePlease note A wellness room will be available throughout the day. Movement and networking breaks will take place throughout the day.
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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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Remote breastfeeding support helps parents in BC
Read moreLow milk supply. Baby struggling to attach to breast. Sleepless nights. Breastfeeding can be tough – but telehealth options are giving parents confidence.
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New app helps people with type 1 diabetes REACHOUT to peers for support
Read moreManaging type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming. A new mobile app connects people living with the disease to peers who understand their daily challenges, reducing their distress and building support.
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Listening to what can go UnHEARD in Northern BC resource development
Read moreResearch in Northern BC is helping rural communities shape fairer, healthier decisions about major industrial projects — using tools that link environment, community, and health data.
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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…
