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Data tool now available for more BC health projects

Data tool now available for more BC health projects

People using data in BC will benefit from expanded access to a data management tool: REDCap.

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Researchers get a career boost from new national platform

Researchers get a career boost from new national platform

This week, a new organization launches to support researchers across Canada who engage patients in their work: SPOR National Training Entity.

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Making a real difference: People who are incarcerated help peers get immunized for COVID-19

Making a real difference: People who are incarcerated help peers get immunized for COVID-19

During the pandemic, only 60 percent of people in custody wanted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Researchers Sofia Bartlett and Pam Young worked with people who are incarcerated to change that.

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It isn’t just a simple faint: Patients weigh in on negative effects of recurrent fainting episodes

It isn’t just a simple faint: Patients weigh in on negative effects of recurrent fainting episodes

How does frequent fainting affect people’s daily life? Researchers in the Fraser region worked with patient partners to find out.

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Patients change how we do research, move hearts and minds

Patients change how we do research, move hearts and minds

Patients are often overlooked when designing health research projects. Researchers in BC wanted to change that.

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Governments of Canada & BC are putting patients first with new research investment

Governments of Canada & BC are putting patients first with new research investment

Renewed federal and provincial funding in health research continues to engage patients and improve care for people in BC.

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Patient, public & community reviewers needed for 2022 HP-I Program

Patient, public & community reviewers needed for 2022 HP-I Program

The BC SUPPORT Unit is looking for BC residents with experience reviewing health research funding applications.

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New learning tool helps patients shape health research

New learning tool helps patients shape health research

Health researchers in BC now have access to a suite of online educational modules that help engage diverse people in health research.

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Broadening the circle: BC SUPPORT Unit provincial team build a shared vision

Broadening the circle: BC SUPPORT Unit provincial team build a shared vision

BC SUPPORT Unit team members gathered in Vancouver on June 28 and 29 from all parts of the province.

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BC SUPPORT Unit welcomes new scientific director

BC SUPPORT Unit welcomes new scientific director

Health research in British Columbia will receive continued support from a scientific director focused on patient experiences and improving health systems.

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