MSFHR is supporting two teams of BCCDC researchers who will track the transmission of COVID-19 in BC and study the susceptibility of British Columbians to the virus.
New Article Unit: Health Research BC
Dr. Poul Sorensen awarded the 2020 Aubrey J. Tingle Prize
Internationally recognized pediatric cancer researcher Dr. Poul Sorensen has been named the 11th recipient of MSFHR’s Aubrey J. Tingle Prize.
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MSFHR and Mitacs partnership unlocks additional funding for applicants
MSFHR and Mitacs have partnered to support joint applications so researchers can access both Mitacs and MSFHR funding with one application.
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Forward Thinking: Analyzing gender equity across MSFHR award programs
Dr. Zena Sharman, Dr. Julia Langton, and Amanda Paleologou outline what our data tell us about gender equity in MSFHR’s funding programs, what we’ve been experimenting with, and how we’re moving forward.
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Celebrating the role of research in BC’s health care system – and issuing a challenge or three
President & CEO Dr. Bev Holmes discusses the role of research in the health care system and what we can do to get further, faster with our efforts to integrate research and health care.
Dr. Shannon Dames encourages others to find their “Roots to Thrive”
Dr. Shannon Dames, Vancouver Island University School of Nursing professor and researcher, and Roots to Thrive founder.
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Joining forces for responsive and responsible research funding
A new partnership opportunity is strengthening the evidence base for health research funding, enabling MSFHR to maximize the impact of our investments on behalf of British Columbians.
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Celebrating 20 years of Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre
Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre at BC Cancer celebrates its 20th anniversary. MSFHR has been a proud supporter of the GSC since 2001.
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Dr. Marco Marra: At the international forefront of pursuing a genomics answer to cancer
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Science Centre , we’re highlighting two-time Scholar award recipient Dr. Marco Marra.
Dr. Steven Jones: Leading-edge analysis of tumour genetics for targeted treatment
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Science Centre, we’re highlighting two-time MSFHR Scholar Dr. Steven Jones.
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