New BC research shows how remote breastfeeding support helps parents feed their babies with confidence. bit.ly/4a0gNxs
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The image features two phone screens showing the interface of the T1D REACHOUT application. There's also the app's logo witht the headline "Support at your fingertips"
Managing type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming β especially without support. Dr. Tricia Tangβs new mobile app connects people with diabetes to peers who understand the day-to-day challenges. The impact? Less distress, fewer depressive symptoms, and stronger support.
Learn more: bit.ly/4r7Zz7z
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@sfu-fhs.bsky.social @sfu.ca
#healthresearch #rural #community #bc
13.11.2025 17:54 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Headshot of Dr. Chris Buse
Northern BC communities often feel the biggest effects of industrial projects β yet their voices can go UnHEARD. Supported by Health Research BC, Dr. Chris Buse co-developed tools linking environment, community, health to guide fairer decisions that support wellbeing. More: bit.ly/3Xy8p0F
13.11.2025 17:53 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 1
Join us in welcoming Dr. Geoff Payne as our new President & CEO.
A longtime researcher and academic leader, Dr. Payne brings a strong commitment to collaboration and excellence to strengthen BCβs health research system.
Read more: bit.ly/3Ldn5jc
03.11.2025 17:21 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Feature image of the 2026 Research Trainee launch announcement. There are headshots of last year's awardees including Hiten Naik, Kenneth Noguchi, Linda Truong, Danielle Ferrari.
π’ Applications are open for the 2026 Research Trainee competition!
This award supports postdocs and health researchers in training to build their careers and focus on impactful research in BC.
Apply by Nov 27 π bit.ly/3L8g6Ij
#healthresearch #researchfunding #bc #phd #grant
30.10.2025 19:27 β π 2 π 5 π¬ 0 π 0
Can early success in research funding shape a career? A new international study says yes. Health Research BC contributed de-identified data to explore how early wins β or near-misses β can influence the future of research. Learn more: βhttps://bit.ly/4nmfA6W
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23.10.2025 17:27 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
π’RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED: Introducing the 2025 Research Trainee awardees.
35 emerging researchers across BC are tackling big health questions β from brain and heart health to cancer, mental health, and more.
healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
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From left to right: Dr. Nicholas Weilinger, Chief Scientific Officer, CereCura Nanotherapeutics; Dr. Stephen Lucas, CEO, Mitacs; and Dr. Danielle Lavellee, Vice President, Research Programs, Health Research BC.
π A boost for BCβs life sciences talent! Health Research BC, Mitacs & local companies are investing $8M in co-funded internships. 50+ interns in 30+ companies are gaining real-world experience. Apply by Jan 31, 2026: healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
02.10.2025 22:44 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Announcing a new clinical trials unit @ Mount St. Joseph Hospital w/ @providencehealthcare.org & @healthresearchbc.bsky.social
This investment means better health outcomes for B.C. patients. At a time when science is sidelined south of the border, we're proud to invest in our life sciences research.
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Headshot of Dr. Leah Lambert
βDr. Leah Lambert is helping to reshape how cancer care is delivered β making it more equitable, compassionate, responsive. Early support helped her build an equity-focused research program thatβs driving change across BC and Canada. Read her story: bit.ly/4nICllP
#healthresearch #nursing #equity
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Dr. Michael Adachi giving a presentation titled: "Developing sensors for rapid detection of biomarker proteins for Alzheimer disease".
βDr. Michael Adachi is developing a simple blood test to detect Alzheimerβs earlier. Early support helped him launch his career and build collaborations that are reshaping dementia care. Read his story: healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
#healthresearch #bc
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Bev Holmes
After 8 years leading Health Research BC, Bev Holmes is joining the Impact Funders Forum. We thank her for her leadership. Read her reflections on maximizing research impact: bit.ly/4py3oCl
23.09.2025 15:44 β π 5 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Clinical trials play a crucial role in evaluating new treatments and ensuring British Columbians can access better medical care. A new clinical trials unit at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital will focus on non-cancer treatments.
healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
#clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #bc
19.09.2025 17:54 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Health Research BC alumni have secured $40.97M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for 42 BC-led projects β bringing national investment and innovation to BC and showing how early support fuels lasting health research impact. Read more: healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
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A screenshot from a zine, with a comic-like illustration that shows a person's mental health before and after gender-affirming surgery. On the left, the person is in black-and-white and looks sad, with their head down and a hoodie pulled over them. On the right, the picture is coloured in and the person looks happy and confident, with a P on their shirt and their hands on their hips.
A new 2SLGTBQIA+ Liaison Nurse and the Trans Healthcare Research Co-Lab are solutions for better healthcare, by and for community members.
healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
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A smoky photo of a landscape, taken by Emily Brigham. A hazy orange sun shines through the smoke.
From wildfire smoke to extreme heat, BC researchers are looking at how changing summers affect human health β and what individuals can do to reduce the risks.
healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
#ClimateChange #Wildfires #BC
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03.09.2025 18:19 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
The gap between research and practice remains a persistent challenge. This disconnect limits the impact of health research.
Health Research BC will continue to close this gap through community-engaged, impact-oriented funding.
Explore the approach bit.ly/3IQRvXj
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Health Research BC will work to enable Clinical Trials BC to lead a unified, province-wide approach to clinical trials that will enhance BCβs competitiveness.
Learn more: bit.ly/46AhQ5K
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Starting this fall, Health Research BC is leading provincial conversations on talent solutions and evolving our funding programs to better support the future of health research careers.
See whatβs changing: bit.ly/45nRZNb
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Feature image with Health Research BC's logo and a text that says: Forwarding thinking: A health research system for the future.
For nearly 25 years, Health Research BC has supported talent, contributed to system innovation and competitiveness, and accelerated the use of evidence. As the health research landscape evolves, so do we.
Discover how weβre positioning BCβs research system for the future: bit.ly/4faCiMJ
30.07.2025 21:26 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 1 π 1
Namaste Marsden is transforming health research by centring Indigenous knowledge, relationships, and strengths. Her story is a reminder that real change begins with connection. Read more: bit.ly/410G45m
#Indigenousvoices #strengthbasedapproach #health #systemchange
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22.07.2025 21:10 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 1
Proud to see our President & CEO, Bev Holmes, recognized in the 2025 BC500 by @bivnews.bsky.social β celebrating bold leadership and vision across BC.
Meet the leaders in this yearβs BC500: issuu.com/bivmediagrou...
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03.07.2025 15:49 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Three panellists, Clayon Hamilton, Bev Holmes, and Maoliosa Donald, sit at a long table with microphones in front of a large painted mural of a river and forest at sunset. Bev is speaking with animated hand gestures, while the other two listen. Several audience members are visible from behind, seated and facing the panel.
Knowledge Translation (KT) Canadaβs Summer Institute took place from June 17-19. Over the three days, top experts and learners from BC and across Canada came together to explore closing the gap between research and implementation.
Read the highlights: bit.ly/4kcji13
#KnowledgeTranslation
03.07.2025 15:48 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 1 π 1
ICYMI: As we come to the end of our tour spotlighting regional health research impacts across BC, our final stop is Vancouver. Check out innovative projects tackling urban health issues: bsky.app/profile/heal...
#RegionalDiversityBC #VancouverCoastalBC
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Photo of Dr. Quynh Doan at BC Children's Hospital. She is wearing navy scrubs while standing confidently in a brightly lit hospital hallway. Text reads: "Vancouver Coastal. Why measuring doctor workload matters."
Dr. Quynh Doan is improving how emergency departments pair patients with doctors. Her new tool helps hospital staff better prevent worker burnout. bit.ly/3SRZyVo
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Working to harmonize health data access in BC. Applying data science to health research to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases.
datascienceandhealth.ubc.ca
Generating innovative solutions to support healthy living at the University of British Columbia Okanagan
The Simon Fraser University Department of Gerontology and Gerontology Research Centre empowers older adults through research, innovation, and community engagement. lnk.bio/sfugero
Transplant ID physician in Vancouver with an interest in precision medicine, epidemiology/public health and all things CMV π¨π¦π΅πΉ
I lead with strategy and imagination, designing structures that let clinical research grow, connect, and move faster. Life's best moments shared with family & friends, Travis and our furry crew (Rocky the mini-dachshund and Shera the cat).
Cardiologist; VGH-UBC Echo Director; UBC Professor. Research: Precision Health, AI, Imaging. Passionate about social good, rock climbing, sailing, comedy, time with friends. What matters most: Family
We offer free and confidential health and wellness supports for youth aged 12-24 and their families/caregivers across BC.
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Mobility for all! Advancing musculoskeletal health through knowledge and innovation. orthopaedics.med.ubc.ca
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute β Leading innovative research with health impact in Canada.
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A top-ranked university on Canadaβs west coast. We're driven by our curiosity, engagement and innovative spirit to help solve the world's biggest problems.
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Established in 2003, the SFU School of Public Policy researches and trains students to tackle societyβs most urgent and complex public policy issues.
sfu.ca/policy-school
As an interdisciplinary hub, the UBC School of Public Policy and Global Affairs (SPPGA) leads in research, innovation & learning on policy & global affairs.
Independent, not-for-profit publisher | Researcher-led | Committed to advancing excellence in scientific journal publishing | #YourResearchHome π¬πβ‘οΈπ https://cdnsciencepub.com/
CLH is a home for integrated respiratory clinical care, research and training in Vancouver, BC, driven by the needs of patients and communities at risk.
Learn more: https://centreforlunghealth.ca/
The School of Audiology & Speech Sciences provides the only educational programs for audiologists and speech-language pathologists in British Columbia. It currently offers the only audiology program and one of only two SLP programs west of Ontario.
Community-minded with a global conscience, we boldly redefine the university as a place of belonging. Find our community at #myTRU
Dr. Stuart Turvey and the Turvey lab are committed to improving child health through research. Our research transforms lives. There is urgency to what we do! We are based at UBC and BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, Canada. π¨π¦ bcchr.ca/turveylab
