Michael Smith Health Research BC is funding 44 emerging researchers from across BC through the 2024 Research Trainee competition.
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Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator Programs: 2025 competitions now open
These awards provide funding to support BC’s health researchers in advancing science and improving the health of British Columbians.
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New report reviews Canada’s research response to health emergencies
Canada must act now to be prepared for the next public health emergency, recommends a new report on the federal approach to pandemic science advice and research coordination.
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Our journey towards Indigenous reconciliation
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a moment to reflect on the legacy of colonization and the ongoing trauma of Canada’s residential school system. At Health Research BC, we recognize the need for humility and openness as we walk the path to reconciliation.
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Defining our own narratives: Dr. Evan Adams on supporting Indigenous research talent
As Michael Smith Health Research BC looks ahead to the addition of an Indigenous scholar stream to our salary awards program, we asked Dr. Evan Adams to share his perspectives on supporting health research talent and meeting the future needs of Indigenous researchers.
Leadership announcement
After eight years as President & CEO of Michael Smith Health Research BC, Dr. Bev Holmes has informed the Board of her intention to step down once a successor has been appointed.
New cohort of researchers leading the way to better health outcomes
Michael Smith Health Research BC is funding 23 new Scholars and 14 Health Professional-Investigators (HP-I), through the 2024 competitions.
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Health Research BC funding programs: what’s new and what’s next
At Michael Smith Health Research BC, we continue to develop our funding programs. This includes our work in creating a more equitable, diverse and inclusive health research system. Learn about upcoming changes, beginning with our 2025 research competitions.
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Research Approvals Processes Project completes process mapping
The project is now conducting personas and pain points workshops to identify best practices and improvements for future state modelling.
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BC among the first to support new national clinical research internships, next funding call now open
Congratulations to the first BC participants of CANTRAIN’s clinical research internship program, co-funded by Health Research BC.