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Partnering in Health Innovation
Learn moreIsland Health, Michael Smith Health Research BC, and Victoria Hospitals Foundation are co-hosting an afternoon of connection and inspiration.
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Putting Patients First: Celebrating the importance of listening to lived experience
Learn moreThe BC SUPPORT Unit hosted its eighth flagship Putting Patients First conference on March 3, 2026.
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25 years of impact: Celebrating a shared journey
Learn moreColleagues and friends gathered for a vibrant night of partnership and shared purpose that defines our province’s research community.
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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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Investing in people who drive change
Read moreDr. Leah Lambert is building a research career that’s helping to reshape cancer care in BC and across Canada — making it more equitable, compassionate, and responsive.
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Early career support sparks new hope for Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Read moreDr. Michael Adachi is developing a simple blood test to detect Alzheimer’s earlier, with support that helped launch his impactful research career.
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Research Approvals Processes: September 2025 update
Read moreAs Phase 2 moves forward, the working groups for the privacy, operational approvals and contracts and agreements workstreams are being reinstated to ensure the project deliverables remain collaborative and informed.
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Bridging the gaps: Why research impact can elude us — and what we can do about it
Read moreAs I reflect on eight years as President & CEO, here are my takeaways and suggestions for those working in the research system.
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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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Health Research BC alumni secure $40.97M in national funding
Read moreResearchers supported by Health Research BC throughout the years were recently awarded $40.97M by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research to tackle pressing health challenges.
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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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Improving healthcare for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in BC
Read moreA new 2SLGBTQIA+ Liaison Nurse position supports queer and trans people seeking medical care, and researchers are planning how to expand it.
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BC researchers uncover changing climate’s impact on health
Read moreFrom wildfire smoke to extreme heat, BC researchers are looking at the health impacts – and ways people can protect themselves.
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Research Approvals Processes Project: August 2025 update
Read moreAs work continues to progress, RAPP is reinstating working groups specific to individual workstreams to advance goals and plans for Phase 2 deliverables.
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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.
