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Stroke a wakeup call for Port Alberni man; many Canadians not aware of risk: report Half of Canadians don’t truly understand their risk for stroke or heart attack, says a report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation released this week.

Almost 80% of premature heart disease & stroke can be prevented by adopting healthy behaviors. VCHRI expert Dr. Lily Zhou explains how effective management of blood pressure & cholesterol can reduce the risk of cardiovascular events: buff.ly/gyzBA6S @viawesome.bsky.social @heartandstroke.bsky.social

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Congrats to VCHRI researchers Drs. David Huntsman, Gillian Hanley & Wendy Norman on receiving $2M from CIHR’s Bringing Biology to Cancer Prevention Team Grants to integrate cancer prevention into precision contraception: buff.ly/ueByijm

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Meet Alvin — a biomedical engineering student in the Ultrasound Technology and AI for Healthcare Laboratory who is using AI to expand access to quality medical imaging in communities with limited resources: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...

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Behind the lab doors: Accelerating discoveries in precision medicine at the Advanced Genomics & Computational Science Core Located within the M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences, the Advanced Genomics & Computational Science Core is on a mission to support Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) resea...

👀 Get a glimpse into the work of the Advanced Genomics & Computational Science Core, which is on a mission to support VCHRI researchers in developing new & innovative treatments through advanced sequencing, proteomics & spatial transcriptomic analysis: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...

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We are excited to join leaders from research, industry & government at the Life Sciences BC Access to Innovation conference, where VCHRI senior director of clinical trials strategy & industry relations Stephania Manusha is speaking about bringing discoveries to patient through clinical research.

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Early detection of lung attacks in COPD A new risk prediction tool could help reduce the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) on patients and health care systems. The PRECISE-X model tested by lead researcher and…

A new risk prediction tool tested by VCHRI scientist Dr. Mohsen Sadatsafavi identified a series of patient characteristics linked to severe COPD attacks, which could help physicians & patients make informed decisions about treatment & lifestyle changes: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...

A new study led by @vchresearch.bsky.social's Drs. Daljeet Chahal, Peter Kwan, and Eric Yoshida shows that a significant portion of the Greater Vancouver population is living with undiagnosed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic #LiverDisease.

Learn more about #MASLD: https://bit.ly/4rdTIgL

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Welcoming Dr. Stirling Bryan: A Q&A with VCHRI Interim Executive Director Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is pleased to welcome Dr. Stirling Bryan as Interim Executive Director, effective February 2026. A distinguished health economist, Dr. Bryan’s work…

Research should be woven into the fabric of health care, shaping how care is designed & delivered. VCHRI Interim Executive Director Dr. Stirling Bryan shares his leadership philosophy & vision for the institute’s evolving role within B.C.’s health research ecosystem: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...

Careers VCHRI offers outstanding career growth and learning opportunities. Learn more about how you can apply for a position.

Join our team! #WeAreHiring an Administrative Assistant for a 12-month leave replacement position to provide professional administrative support to senior leadership within a dynamic health research environment. Apply today:

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…

🏋 Is intense exercise good for heart health? How much exercise supports longevity? How can technology help people train safely? VCHRI researcher Dr. Nathaniel Moulson shares evidence-based strategies for heart-safe, healthy exercise: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026... #HeartMonth

Drs. Calvin Kuo & Mahsa Khalili are exploring smart wearable devices to transform out-of-hospital cardiac arrests detection, potentially saving countless lives: www.vchri.ca/stories... #HeartMonth #HeartInnovations Centre for Aging SMART

Drs. Kendall Ho & Karen Tran tested a novel home blood pressure telemonitoring intervention to help people with hypertension manage their health at home: www.vchri.ca/stories... #HeartMonth #HeartInnovations

Registration closing soon! Upskill your practical data skills & build AI driven analysis capabilities by joining the UBC Micro-certificate “Natural Language Processing to Improve Patient Care” Course.

Dr. Christina Luong designed an AI-powered software integrated with point-of-care ultrasounds devices to accelerate the detection of heart failure, enhancing earlier diagnosis & treatment: www.vchri.ca/stories... #HeartMonth #HeartInnovations

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Harnessing AI to improve ovarian cancer outcomes VCHRI and UBC researchers are part of an international team awarded $2 million to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve prediction of ovarian cancer survival, guide treatment selection, and ultimately lead to better patient outcomes. Over the last decade, new treatments have been introduced for high-grade serous ovarian cancer — the most common form of ovarian cancer. However, five-year survival rates remain low, with 70 per cent of patients experiencing relapse.

Congrats to VCHRI & UBC research team led by Dr. Ali Bashashati on receiving $2 million to study how AI can improve prediction of ovarian cancer survival, guide treatment selection & ultimately lead to better patient outcomes:

Dr. Christopher Fordyce developed the EARLY SHOCK risk scoring algorithm — a novel approach to detect the signs & symptoms of cardiogenic shock: www.vchri.ca/stories... #HeartMonth #HeartInnovations

Dr. Jason Andrade is advancing research on a cutting-edge cardiac procedure designed to reduce long-term complications from atrial fibrillation, called cryoablation: www.vchri.ca/stories... #HeartMonth #HeartInnovations Jason Andrade

❤ This #HeartMonth, explore innovative VCHRI-led research that is transforming the prevention, diagnosis & treatment of heart conditions to improve the lives of Canadians. #HeartInnovations Vancouver Coastal Health @ubcmedicine.bsky.social Heart & Stroke Centre for Aging SMART

🧠 Save The Date! Join us for this year’s #BrainAwarenessWeek Distinguished #Neuroethics Lecture featuring Dr. Oliver Rollins (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)!

🎟️ Everyone is welcome! Free admission with registration: bit.ly/2026baw

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#FundingOpportunity for students! 📢 Explore your health research interest & gain hands-on experience by undertaking a summer project with a VCHRI principal investigator. Apply for the VCHRI SPARKS program by Mar. 27: www.vchri.ca/service...

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Uncovering the silent threat of liver disease in Greater Vancouver A recent study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) researcher Dr. Daljeet Chahal, and supported by VCHRI researchers Drs. Peter Kwan and Eric Yoshida, has unveiled that a significant portion of the Greater Vancouver population is living with undiagnosed metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD).

VCHRI researchers Drs. Daljeet Chahal, Peter Kwan & Eric Yoshida have found that a significant portion of the Greater Vancouver population is living with undiagnosed liver condition, underscoring an urgent need for early screening & lifestyle changes: