The Long-Term Care Quality Initiative uses research evidence to improve the wellbeing of residents, families and staff across BC.
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Call for applications: Advancing the Use of Evidence in Seniorsā Home and Community Care Program
Applications are now open for a new funding opportunity that brings together health authorities and researchers to improve seniorsā home and community care.
$2.3 million investment in BC glycomics research catalyzes solutions for unmet health needs
Michael Smith Health Research BC has joined forces with GlycoNet, a global leader in glycomics research and innovation, to tackle critical health challenges through the study of biological sugars.
2024: Our year in review
As 2024 comes to a close, Michael Smith Health Research BC is grateful for another year of learning, partnership, and collaboration with the health research community. Continue reading “2024: Our year in review”
New funding opportunity enhances seniorsā home and community care
Michael Smith Health Research BC is launching a new funding opportunity to improve home and community care for seniors in British Columbia.
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Research Approvals Processes Project update: 2024 in review
As 2024 ends, we wanted to highlight key developments that have occurred this year.
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‘Weāre real people with real livesā: Patient partner in northern BC shares the power of telling your own story
What is the value of sharing your own story? Christina LaBerge explains how patient perspectives can change minds and make health care safer.
BC researchers funded to respond to bird flu outbreaks
Michael Smith Health Research BC is partnering with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to support BC-based researchers to find ways to prevent, prepare for and respond to outbreaks of avian influenza.Ā
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Partnership enhances clinical research expertise
Michael Smith Health Research BC is co-funding 23 BC-based graduate and postdoctoral trainees through the 2024 clinical trials training awards.
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Turning health research into action and impact
Michael Smith Health Research BC is funding 91 diverse teams across British Columbia to bridge the gap between evidence and impact.
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