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Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation's $1 million gift powers expansion of pain care innovation - St. Paul’s Foundation One in five Canadians lives with chronic pain, a condition that can affect every part of life, from relationships to work to mental health. At St. Paul’s Hospital, clinician-scientist Dr. May Ong is…

1 in 5 Canadians live with chronic pain. At St. Paul’s Hospital, Dr. May Ong is advancing pain care with a $1M gift from the Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation. Read more: buff.ly/JZa2Id6

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PHC Clinical Research Lunch & Learn Series: Mar 5, 2026 | Events | Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes Attend PHC Clinical Research Lunch & Learn Series: Mar 5, 2026. From webinars and virtual events to large symposia and conferences, we play an active role in the local, national, and international…

Join us for “Are you ready for R3? Making sure we are prepared,” an informative session exploring upcoming changes to the ICH GCP Guideline (R3). Hear updates from N2 on what’s changing, the practical implications, and how to prepare.
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Dr. Thomas Roston led a Phase 2 clinical trial investigating a new drug developed to treat a rare inherited heart rhythm disorder, with the ultimate goal of making a specifically designed treatment available to patients. Read more: buff.ly/MJeRAfK

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In the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation at St. Paul’s Hospital, Dr. Zachary Laksman and his team have bio-printed living heart tissue using a custom 3D printer built in-house. Read more: buff.ly/XtFISLJ

Dr. Gordon Francis conducts vital research into the role of cholesterol metabolism in the development of atherosclerosis, and into potential treatments that could help prevent heart attacks and stroke. Read more: buff.ly/mAggtlu

February is Heart Health Month in Canada—a time to spotlight the importance of heart and vascular health. To mark the month, we are sharing some recent stories featuring Providence Research scientists whose groundbreaking work is helping advance heart health.

Ask an expert: How does high-intensity exercise affect my heart? While regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to make the heart stronger and more efficient, pushing the body past its limits can place unique demands on the cardiovascular…

While exercise can make the heart stronger, pushing past your limits can put strains on the cardiovascular system. @vchri.bsky.social and CCI-CIC researcher Dr. Nathaniel Moulson discusses how the heart adapts and ways athletes can safeguard their heart health. Read more: buff.ly/5i1elIE

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The Evidence Speaks (February 2026) | Research In Action | Advancing Health The Evidence Speaks Series is a recurring feature highlighting the latest in Advancing Health research. This series features summaries of select publications and is designed to keep the media and the…

In February’s edition of The Evidence Speaks, learn about the latest research from @advancinghealth.bsky.social:

🟢 Bottlenecks in mental health care access
🟢 The risks of over-dependence on virtual care
🟢 Disparities in access to pharmacy services.

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How Scotiabank Feast of Fortune began: A Q&A with co-founder Sing Lim Yeo  - St. Paul’s Foundation Scotiabank Feast of Fortune honours the longstanding history of Providence Health Care serving Vancouver’s Chinese community. At the heart of this legacy are Sing Lim Yeo and Patricia Yeo, who…

As we prepare for the 19th Scotiabank Feast of Fortune on February 28, event founder Sing Lim Yeo reflects on how it all began, the milestones along the way, and the life-changing impact your support continues to make. Read more: buff.ly/3sguINb

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CIHR Fall 2025 Project Grant Competition Results Announced | Research In Action | Advancing Health The results of the CIHR Fall Project Competition have just been announced and Advancing Health researchers are leading five of the projects funded in this round. An additional eight projects are…

@advancinghealth.bsky.social researchers are leading five projects funded in the CIHR Fall Project Competition, and supporting eight more as co-investigators, totaling over $8 million in new research funding.

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Understanding Cholesterol’s Role in Muscular Dystrophy – Centre for Heart Lung Innovation On January 19, 2026, Zeren Sun, a PhD candidate working with Dr. Pascal Bernatchez, gave a talk as part of the ongoing Seminar Series at the Centre for Heart Lung Innovation (HLI). The presentation,…

A talk by @heartlunginnov.bsky.social PHC candidate Zeren Sun explored the role of cholesterol in muscular dystrophy. His research focused on how imbalances in cholesterol levels could contribute MD worsening. Read more: buff.ly/pI8Jlce

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What’s New in Addiction Medicine? [Volume 126] Pain Management in Opioid Use Disorder: From Hospital Admission to Discharge Dr. Brendan Lee Addiction Medicine Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use February 24, 2026 12pm - 1pm PT Learning Objectives:

Join the BCCSU for the next edition of What’s New in Addiction Medicine to learn about pain management in opioid use disorder.

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Antimicrobial Stewardship Cost: Free registration.

Join @bccfe.bsky.social for their next Learning Series session to learn to describe the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), consider practice changes in antibiotic prescribing, and review the role of vaccines in addressing AMR.

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Introducing Vancouver Magazine's 2026 Power 50 List - Vancouver Magazine Here's who made Vancouver magazine's annual Power 50 list in 2026, in fields that include philanthropy, business, sports and culture.

Dr. Seonaid Nolan and Cheyenne Johnson were highlighted in Vancouver Magazine’s 2026 Power 50 List. Read more: buff.ly/U0Y6wk2

Dr. Brittany Dennis is co-leading an evaluation of the Road to Recovery program, a new model of substance use treatment that is helping shape the future of addiction care across B.C. Read more: buff.ly/hXnVr5E

A study led by Dr. Alyson Wong found that frailty impacts how antifibrotic medications are prescribed for and tolerated in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a form of interstitial lung disease (ILD). Read more: buff.ly/zJVGQ0e

Dr. Zabrina Brumme was appointed to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, one of the highest honours in the Canadian health sciences community, in recognition of her leadership in HIV clinical care and research. Read more: buff.ly/wdWm9DT

Dr. Terri Sun is investigating a novel tactic to improve acute pain after cardiac surgery, known as a bilateral paravertebral blockade. Read more: buff.ly/uLxLHiO

Dr. Lillian Hung is investigating whether social robots can be used to reduce loneliness and improve quality of life for long-term care residents: buff.ly/tcwz5jY

Dr. Katherine Kooij lead research that found a growing gap in life expectancy between men and women with living with HIV in B.C. Read more: buff.ly/AV1KvNo

Dr. Gurpreet Singhera leads sustainability efforts to advance environmentally friendly practices within lab research and biobanking. Read more: buff.ly/cG2VVAr

Dr. Rachel Eddy’s work with the xenon MRI helped to identify inflammation in the lungs’ smallest airways as the cause of pulmonary long COVID. Read more: buff.ly/2xr0PwU

Today, February 11, is the #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience, a day to recognize the critical role that women and girls play in science and technology.

Below, we highlight stories from the past year that have featured some of the exceptional women scientists at Providence Research.

We are proud to present The Research Review Magazine: Winter 2026. In this edition, read about some of the dedicated scientists at Providence Research and their groundbreaking discoveries and innovations.

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🟢 Dr. Zabrina Brumme was appointed to the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences, one of the highest honours in the Canadian health sciences community, in recognition of her leadership in HIV clinical care and research. Read more: buff.ly/wdWm9DT

Dr. Terri Sun is investigating a novel tactic to improve acute pain after cardiac surgery, known as a bilateral paravertebral blockade. Read more: buff.ly/uLxLHiO

Dr. Lillian Hung is investigating whether social robots can be used to reduce loneliness and improve quality of life for long-term care residents. Read more: buff.ly/tcwz5jY

Dr. Katherine Kooij lead research that found a growing gap in life expectancy between men and women with living with HIV in B.C. Read more: buff.ly/AV1KvNo

Dr. Gurpreet Singhera leads sustainability efforts to advance environmentally friendly practices within lab research and biobanking. Read more: buff.ly/cG2VVAr