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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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 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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