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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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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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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 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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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,…
