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Mobilize Award applications now open
Learn moreThe award supports activities that bring researchers, research users, communities, and partners together to strengthen the reach, use, and impact of health research.
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A journey of relationships, truth, and reconciliation
Learn moreAs we reflect on our actions and relationships, we are developing a timeline to document our continued learning.
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A prescription for nature
Learn moreDr. Jean Buckler is bringing research findings to life, making it easier for people to access nature as part of their healthcare.
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How Trinity Western University is expanding its research impact
Read moreTrinity Western University may be small, but its growing research culture is helping researchers make meaningful impacts on health.
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Helping young people overcome climate anxiety
Read moreDr. Kiffer Card, based at Simon Fraser University, is uncovering the emotional toll that climate change is having on young people — and shaping mental health supports to build their…
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Open science: Promise, progress and opportunities
Read moreFrom collaboration to opportunities, here’s what experts revealed about the future of open science in health research.
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Raising the bar on clinical research at Interior Health
Read moreClinical Trials BC support has made a fundamental difference in Interior Health’s capacity to conduct clinical trials.
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Tiny capsule, big impact: The BC breakthrough that could transform gut health
Read moreA BC innovation could change how we treat inflammatory bowel disease. Meet the researchers turning this technology into a fast-growing biotech company in Kelowna.
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Research Approvals Processes Project update: progress on initial deliverables
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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Health Research BC alumni attract more than $32M to British Columbia
Read moreResearchers supported by Health Research BC over the years were recently awarded more than $32M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
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Breaking the stigma of dementia one conversation at a time
Read moreDr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu, based at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, is working to raise dementia awareness in rural communities. Her initiative focuses on reducing stigma and improving the quality of…
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A modern approach to managing clinical trials
Read moreIntroducing the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) at Island Health has made research more streamlined, efficient and compliant with regulatory requirements.
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Bringing compassion and dignity to end-of-life care
Read moreDr. Kelli Stajduhar leads a research program at the University of Victoria focused on adding quality of life for seniors in long-term care and community-based settings.
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Situational analysis of BC’s clinical trials ecosystem
Read moreA new report commissioned by Health Research BC evaluates the current state of BC’s clinical trials ecosystem.
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Helping researchers turn knowledge into action
Read moreKnowledge Translation (KT) Canada’s Summer Institute is coming to Vancouver for the first time on June 17-19, 2025. This national event brings top experts from BC and across Canada to…
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Bringing research closer to home
Read moreDr. Robert Olson is transforming clinical trial access in northern BC, ensuring rural patients can participate in cutting-edge cancer research.
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Fighting colonialism through art
Read moreResearchers and Indigenous community members and organizations are working together to shape more inclusive, culturally safe healthcare environments in the north.
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Focusing on the wellbeing of long-term care residents
Read moreThe Long-Term Care Quality Initiative uses research evidence to improve the wellbeing of residents, families and staff across BC.
