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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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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 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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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.
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Positioning BC’s health research system for the future: Clinical trials
Read moreWe will work to enable Clinical Trials BC to lead a unified, province-wide approach to clinical trials that will enhance BC’s competitiveness.
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Positioning BC’s health research system for the future: Research talent
Read moreStarting this fall, we’re leading provincial conversations on talent solutions and evolving our funding programs to better support the future of health research careers.
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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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Rooted in respect: A story of strength, systems change, and sovereignty
Read moreNamaste Marsden leads with Indigenous values to shift research and health systems from deficit to strength — grounded in culture, relationships, and self-determination.
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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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Nechako: A river, a film, a fight for justice
Read moreA powerful film by Dr. Lyana Patrick reconnects land, health, and identity through community voices, research, and the fight to restore the Nechako River.
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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.
