A new initiative to advance research on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other neurodegenerative diseases is being launched by a group of partners – including Health Research BC.
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Low milk supply. Baby struggling to attach to breast. Sleepless nights. Breastfeeding can be tough – but telehealth options are giving parents confidence. Â
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Managing type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming. A new mobile app connects people living with the disease to peers who understand their daily challenges, reducing their distress and building support.
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Research in Northern BC is helping rural communities shape fairer, healthier decisions about major industrial projects — using tools that link environment, community, and health data.
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The Michael Smith Health Research BC Board of Directors welcomes Dr. Geoff Payne as President and Chief Executive Officer effective today (November 3, 2025).Â
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Health Research BC is excited to launch the 2026 Research Trainee competition, supporting early-career health researchers across BC.
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Michael Smith Health Research BC, with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), is pleased to announce four BC-based recipients of a Research-on-Research joint initiative award over the next three years.
A new study shows that what happens early in a researcher’s career can shape their future. Health Research BC contributed de-identified data and insights to help explore fairness in research funding.
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Health Research BC is proud to fund 35 emerging researchers through the 2025 Research Trainee Program.
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British Columbia’s clinical trials community is entering an exciting new chapter — one that will enhance our national and global competitiveness and set the province up for future success.
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