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2026
Improving heart and lung health and quality of life in children with pulmonary hypertension
Read morePediatric pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a rare but serious condition leading to high lung blood pressure. Without early intervention, it is life-threatening. Most treatments…
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Sabine Lague
Primary Investigator
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2026
Post Partum Cardiovascular Risk Reduction in People Who Have Experienced Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: A Brief Action Plan Feasibility Trial in the Primary Care Setting
Read moreHigh blood pressure disorders during pregnancy, such as preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, affect 2–10% of pregnancies and are linked to a much…
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Lauren Irving
Primary Investigator
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2025
Advancing Bioengineered Production and Commercialization of the Novel Antidiabetic CompoundMontbretin-A
Read moreThe Health Research BC Match Program is supporting a research program led by Dr. Joerg Bohlmann and his team at UBC, funded…
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Joerg Bohlmann
Primary Investigator
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Plug-and-Play in a Plate: Modular Microfluidic Biodevices for Reconstructing the Tumor-Immune Dialogue
Read moreImmunotherapies have shown great promise in treating cancer, but their limited effectiveness in solid tumors suggests that key aspects of how tumors…
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Sofia Arshavsky-Graham
Primary Investigator
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Small Care Homes at Vancouver Coastal Health – Supporting Seniors to Live Meaningfully in the Community with Dignity, Connection and Well-being
Read moreSeniors are living longer and healthier lives, surpassing the capacity for healthcare, housing, and community services. This care gap will widen as…
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Thriving in Community: Improving Health Outcomes and Preventing Hospitalization for Older Adults with Complex Care Needs in Rural and Remote Settings
Read moreIn Canada, 25% of the population aged 65 and over are considered clinically frail. Clinical frailty increases chances of hospitalizations, falls, social…
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Implementing and Evaluating the Province-Wide Scale-up of Social Prescribing to Improve Older Adults’ Well Being in British Columbia
Read moreThis project is managed through Fraser Health and will be implemented across multiple BC health regions.
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Moral Empowerment System for Healthcare: Supporting Providers in Delivering Quality Seniors’ Home and Community Care and Promoting Dignified Aging in Place
Read moreAs Canada’s population ages, demand is growing for home-based healthcare that supports seniors’ safety, independence, dignity, and wellbeing. Providers face complex moral…
