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Article Categories: 20th Anniversary

A 20-year journey of health research in BC: Streamlining the ethics review process

A 20-year journey of health research in BC: Streamlining the ethics review process

In 2010, funded by a $1 million grant, the BC Ethics Harmonization Initiative (BCEHI) was born. Its goal was simple but complex… 

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A 20-year journey of health research in BC: An award-winning clinician-scientist

A 20-year journey of health research in BC: An award-winning clinician-scientist

In 2010, Dr. Julio Montaner was the first recipient of the MSFHR Aubrey J. Tingle Prize for his work in improving health outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS.

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A 20-year journey of health research in BC: Tackling emerging disease threats through rapid response research

A 20-year journey of health research in BC: Tackling emerging disease threats through rapid response research

Dr. Danuta Skowronski’s research, funded by MSFHR, directly informed the COVID-19 vaccine dosage recommendation that likely prevented thousands of hospitalizations across Canada during the third wave.

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A 20-year journey of health research in BC: Improving access to health information 

A 20-year journey of health research in BC: Improving access to health information 

Technology-enabled knowledge translation was once innovative, but is now embedded in the health research process.

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A 20-year journey of health research: Quantifying a rural network

A 20-year journey of health research: Quantifying a rural network

The BC Rural and Remote Health Research Network continues at UBC as the Rural Health Services Research Network of BC.

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A 20-year journey of health research: A ‘whole-person’ approach

A 20-year journey of health research: A ‘whole-person’ approach

Six-time award recipient of MSFHR funding, Dr. Kelli Stajduhar, has focused on putting the “care” back into palliative care and policy for people with complex, terminal illnesses.

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A 20-year journey of health research in BC: Building an atmosphere of support

A 20-year journey of health research in BC: Building an atmosphere of support

Dr. Connie Eaves continues to mentor researchers, taking the time to have “academic family conversations” with young women trainees interested in pursuing a career in health research.

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A 20-year journey of health research in BC: A rapid response to SARS

A 20-year journey of health research in BC: A rapid response to SARS

The lessons learned in 2003 informed global virology and pandemic response, allowing for continued rapid response, genome sequencing and health research improvement against viruses.

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A 20-year journey of health research in BC: Birth of a Foundation

A 20-year journey of health research in BC: Birth of a Foundation

Dr. Aubrey J. Tingle’s vision for MSFHR closely aligned with Dr. Michael Smith’s values.

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A 20-year journey of health research in BC: The beginning

A 20-year journey of health research in BC: The beginning

A powerful advocate of supporting researchers, Dr. Michael Smith’s legacy, values and the impact he made on health-care research in BC live on.

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