At Michael Smith Health Research BC, we continue to develop our funding programs. This includes our work in creating a more equitable, diverse and inclusive health research system. Learn about upcoming changes, beginning with our 2025 research competitions.
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In this interview, Martha speaks on vulnerability and the value of lived experience in research.
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How can research teams and organizations better support patient-oriented research? Training and relationship-building are key.
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The project is now conducting personas and pain points workshops to identify best practices and improvements for future state modelling.
Continue reading “Research Approvals Processes Project completes process mapping”
Congratulations to the first BC participants of CANTRAIN’s clinical research internship program, co-funded by Health Research BC.
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Health Research BC will advance the design of a research ethics board service that will further streamline research processes and ensure health research meets the highest standards to improve the health of people in BC.
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Partnerships and relationships are at the heart of achieving lasting Indigenous-led change and self-determination in health and well-being. One scholar building those strong relationships today is Dr. Krista Stelkia.
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Health Research BC hosted a roundtable last November to advance the vision. Three priorities were selected to shape progress in BC’s clinical trials ecosystem for the coming year.
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What is cultural safety in health research? Almost 100 trainees, researchers and leaders joined to explore solutions.
Continue reading “Rooted in relationships: Lessons learned from Indigenous health researchers and community members”