MSFHR, in partnership with several other Canadian partners, has signed an MoU with Northern Health Science Alliance to drive knowledge exchange, innovation and support research collaboration.
New Article Unit: Health Research BC
New MSFHR project grants support teams using implementation science to improve care
Five teams have been awarded a project grant as part of MSFHR’s inaugural Implementation Science Team program.
Be the change: Third-annual Health xChange focuses on using research to improve health equity
12 inspiring speakers shared their stories of fostering health equity through research with a sold-out crowd at the 3rd Annual Health xChange.
The possibilities and challenges of changing health research career paths: emerging themes from the BC health research community
Maija Tiesmaki reflects on how research career pathways are changing and shares three emerging themes from the health research community.
Knowledge is power. Assess your Knowledge Translation (KT) skills now with KT Pathways
KT Pathways is a free digital assessment and learning tool co-developed by MSFHR in partnership with academic and health system partners across BC, including BC-based health authorities, universities, research institutes, the BC SUPPORT Unit and BC Ministry of Health.
From iKT to strategic partnerships
Gayle Scarrow and Genevieve Creighton discuss the journey taken to develop KT Pathways, a new digital assessment and learning tool for anyone that creates or uses research evidence.
Dr. Jerilynn Prior: Pioneering research in women’s health
Dr. Prior has spent her career studying women’s menstrual cycles. She reflects on her journey from fishing village to internationally recognized researcher, and the revolutionary act of listening to women.
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Forward Thinking: Connecting strategy and evaluation, do’s and don’ts
Zena Sharman and Julia Langton discuss how best to connect strategy and evaluation to help plot a course, define what success looks like, and track our progress and learn along the way.
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Barbara’s Spoons: What partnering with patients has taught me about patient-oriented research
Barbara is one of the most beautiful human beings that you will ever meet. During our first few encounters, Barbara shared her story with great bravery.
Forward Thinking: How to tell the story of a health research funder
Lori Last and Amy Noise introduce the science of storytelling and how to apply the principles of storytelling to demonstrate the value of health research and health research funding.
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