The RAPP team remains well-positioned to advance this important project, and planning for the next phase is underway.
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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, services, and care for street-involved youth.
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New hope for people with stimulant use disorder
Addiction medicine specialist Dr. Paxton Bach is leading research on treatment options for people living with methamphetamine use disorder — offering hope for better health and recovery pathways.
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How 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.
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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.
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Call for interest: Develop a training module on building meaningful research relationships with Indigenous communities in BC
Successful applicants will review existing materials and ensure that they are relevant, accurate, up-to-date, and culturally appropriate and meaningful for a BC context.
Partnership strengthens clinical trial capacity in maternal and paediatric health
Through the 2025-26 IMPaCT training awards, Michael Smith Health Research BC is co-funding five BC researchers to grow BC’s capacity for high-quality clinical trials.
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Breaking barriers in brain injury care
Partnerships are driving the future of health research in BC. Together, we go further. Partner with us to double your impact and take your work to the next level—just like we did with Dr. Sandy Shultz’s groundbreaking research.
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How Trinity Western University is expanding its research impact
Trinity Western University may be small, but its growing research culture is helping researchers make meaningful impacts on health.
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Helping young people overcome climate anxiety
Dr. Kiffer Card, based at Simon Fraser University, is uncovering the emotional toll that climate change is having on young people — and shaping mental health supports to build their resilience.
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