Impact Across the Province
Health research is all around us.
It takes place in labs and communities, in cities and rural areas, and all across BC.
Learn about regional impacts across the province.
Northern region
Home to 300,000 people across an area larger than France, the region faces unique challenges for research and care that are being met by some exceptional individuals and teams.
- Dr. Rob Olson improves access to life-saving cancer trials in rural and remote communities
Dr. Robert Olson’s work is supporting wider participation in cancer trials for people in rural and remote communities. Read more.
- Indigenous communities, researchers resist colonialism through art
Through creative expression, Indigenous communities are shaping more inclusive, culturally safe healthcare environments in collaboration with researchers. Learn about the impact.
- Christina LaBerge uses her voice to improve care for northern patients
For Christina, who lives in Prince George, navigating healthcare has often been difficult. She shares how patient perspectives can help make healthcare safer. Read her story.
Interior region
From the Okanagan to the Kootenays, health research is thriving across the Interior.
This diverse region is home to a growing biotech hub and innovative projects improving health in rural and urban communities.
- Tiny capsule, big impact: The BC breakthrough that could transform gut health
A BC innovation could change how we treat inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers are turning this technology into a fast-growing biotech company in Kelowna. Meet the researchers.
- Breaking the stigma of dementia one conversation at a time
Too often, dementia carries stigma and misunderstanding. Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu is on a mission to change that by raising awareness in rural communities. Find out more.
- Raising the bar on clinical research at Interior Health
Training support from a province-wide program has enhanced Interior Health’s capacity to conduct clinical trials. Learn more.
Fraser region
Across the Fraser region, health research is driving new solutions to meet the needs of diverse communities.
From urban centres to rural farmlands, researchers are shaping a healthier future through innovation and collaboration.
- Helping young people overcome climate anxiety
Dr. Kiffer Card is uncovering the emotional toll that climate change is having on young people — and shaping mental health supports to build their resilience. Learn more.
- How Trinity Western University is expanding its research impact
Trinity Western University’s growing research culture is helping researchers make meaningful impacts on health. Learn more.
- Residents and families are part of shaping long-term care research at Fraser Health
Dr. Janice Sorensen and her team convened discussions with people with lived and living experience to discover the most important research questions facing people that live and work in care homes. Learn more.
Island region
From Victoria’s hub to diverse coastal communities, dedicated teams are advancing research to enable better health.
- Bringing compassion and dignity to end-of-life care
Dr. 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. Learn more.
- A modern approach to managing clinical trials
Introducing the Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) at Island Health has made research more streamlined, efficient, and compliant with regulatory requirements. Find out more.
- Video: How Vancouver Island University researchers are solving local challenges
Vancouver Island University researchers are engaging with communities to solve pressing challenges that impact health across the region. Watch the video.
Vancouver region
With teaching hospitals and research centres, Vancouver and its surrounding areas are a hub for groundbreaking health research. Dedicated teams are working on innovative projects tackling urban health issues.
- New hope for people with substance use disorder
Dr. Paxton Bach is leading research on treatment options for people living with methamphetamine use disorder — offering hope for better health and recovery pathways. Learn more.
- Science over stigma: ARYS drives change for youth battling substance use
Dr. Kora DeBeck is putting youth voices at the centre of research to improve drug policy, treatment, and care for street-involved youth. Learn more.
- Why measuring doctor workload matters
Dr. Quynh Doan is improving how emergency rooms pair patients with doctors. Her new tool helps hospital staff avoid burnout. Learn more.
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