Vancouver Community College and Emily Carr University research ethics boards recently joined BC’s research ethics harmonization process.
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Act soon: clinical trials training awards close May 31, 2024
Graduate and postdoctoral trainees in BC are eligible now to apply for clinical trials training awards. Through these awards, they will hone their skills and develop competencies in designing, leading and working in clinical trial research.
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Research Approval Processes Project’s update on the Data Access Stream
Data Access enables a unified process for research and analysis within secure environment across Health Authorities.
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Library shares experiences of kids with brain-based disabilities
If our health system is evidence-based, how do we include knowledge from kids with brain-based developmental disabilities? Two organizations join to create a library of lived experiences.
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Research Approval Processes Project’s (RAPP) Early Insights from Process Mapping
The RAPP team employs process mapping to understand and improve research approval processes across BC’s health authorities.
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Tribute to Dr. Doug Cochrane
With sadness, Health Research BC acknowledges that Dr. Doug Cochrane, a board member until very recently, has passed away.
Charting the Course: Priority-based funding to address pressing health challenges
Health Research BC will increase focus on research opportunities delivering solutions for BC’s foremost challenges.
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A call away: Virtual physicians offer safe, timely guidance through 8-1-1 line
Do online doctors provide safe advice? Ross Duncan and researchers wanted to find out.
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Symposium sparks new ideas to enhance clinical trial accessibility in British Columbia
Accessibility to clinical trials catalyzes change for a stronger health research system. Approaches for accessible clinical trials was the theme of the Clinical Trials BC Symposium in November 2023.
Research Approval Processes Project (RAPP) gains strong support for streamlining in British Columbia
RAPP has received support from the Leadership Council, a council of Health Authority Chief Executive Officers and Ministry of Health leadership.