Vancouver played host to Knowledge Translation (KT) Canada’s Summer Institute for the first time from June 17-19. Over three days, top experts and learners from BC and across Canada came together to explore how to better translate health research into action.
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The panel reflects our commitment to Indigenous self-determination, cultural safety, and the advancement of Indigenous health research careers.
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The Board of Directors of Michael Smith Health Research BC (Health Research BC) is pleased to announce that Dr. Geoff Payne has been appointed President and CEO following an executive search process.
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A powerful film by Dr. Lyana Patrick reconnects land, health, and identity through community voices, research, and the fight to restore the Nechako River.
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A new report details the impact of the Scholar and Research Trainee programs on nurturing health research talent over the past 20 years.
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Dr. Quynh Doan is improving how emergency departments pair patients with doctors. Her new tool helps hospitals staff better to fight worker burnout. 
The RAPP team remains well-positioned to advance this important project, and planning for the next phase is underway.
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Dr. Kora DeBeck is putting youth voices at the centre of research to improve drug policy, services, and care for street-involved youth.
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Addiction medicine specialist Dr. Paxton Bach is leading research on treatment options for people living with methamphetamine use disorder — offering hope for better health and recovery pathways.
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Dr. Janice Sorensen and her team convened discussions with people with lived and living experience to discover the most important research questions facing people that live and work in care homes.
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