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Building better ways to study cancer
Learn moreDr. Sofia Arshavsky-Graham is developing innovative microfluidic biodevices that recreate how tumours and immune cells interact, helping researchers better understand why cancer treatments work for some patients but not others.
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Health Research BC invests $6.3 million to strengthen seniors’ home and community care across British Columbia
Learn moreFive research teams across British Columbia are leading projects designed to help seniors age comfortably at home, stay connected, and receive high-quality, evidence-informed care.
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Why “research that matters” is grounds for optimism
Learn moreOur former Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Stirling Bryan shares how priority-based funding ensures a purposeful path forward in tackling urgent health challenges.
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Building better ways to study cancer
Read moreDr. Sofia Arshavsky-Graham is developing innovative microfluidic biodevices that recreate how tumours and immune cells interact, helping researchers better understand why cancer treatments work for some patients but not others.
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Why “research that matters” is grounds for optimism
Read moreOur former Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Stirling Bryan shares how priority-based funding ensures a purposeful path forward in tackling urgent health challenges.
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Health Research BC invests $6.3 million to strengthen seniors’ home and community care across British Columbia
Read moreFive research teams across British Columbia are leading projects designed to help seniors age comfortably at home, stay connected, and receive high-quality, evidence-informed care.
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When patients help patients: Rethinking healthcare with Dr. Antoine Boivin
Read moreDr. Antoine Boivin added a person with lived experience to his clinic’s healthcare team, and it made visits better for everyone. Hear from him ahead of his talk at Putting…
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Why elevating patient voices matters in health research
Read morePatient voices aren’t just being heard, they’re leading research that changes healthcare. A new series in the journal FACETS shows how.
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Walking together: Harley Eagle reflects on health and healing
Read moreHarley Eagle, Indigenous Cultural Safety Advisor for Health Research BC, offers insights on how health professionals and researchers can build respectful partnerships with Indigenous communities.
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Research Approvals Processes: February 2026 update
Read moreThe province is acting on early health authority review findings by moving administrative and corporate services into a new provincial entity.
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Real world experience drives real world impact
Read moreA partnership between Health Research BC, Mitacs, and BC-based life sciences companies gives emerging researchers direct access to industry experience that traditional academic routes can’t always provide. Read about an…
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Q&A: Sarah Greene on why we need to put patients first
Read moreCancer survivor Sarah Greene shares why patient-centred research is essential ahead of her keynote at the Putting Patients First conference in Vancouver.
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Research matters: See the impact
Read moreOur 2024/25 Impact Report shows how we’re ensuring research creates a healthier future.
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Call for applications: Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases Team Award
Read moreA new team award supporting groundbreaking, BC-led research in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD) is now open for applications.
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Walking gently together: Co-developing an Indigenous-led evaluation framework for BC Kidney Check
Read moreThe BC SUPPORT Unit is helping Can-SOLVE CKD Network with an Indigenous-led evaluation of a program connecting BC First Nation communities with kidney screening.
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2025 in review: Celebrating impact, embracing opportunities
Read moreAs 2025 draws to a close, we celebrate another year of advancing new discoveries, better care, smarter policies, and a stronger health system.
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Research Approvals Processes: December 2025 update
Read moreThe RAPP team has been actively advancing multiple workstreams, aiming on bringing the project closer to its goal of streamlining research approvals and increasing timeliness of health research in BC.
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Putting Patients First 2026
Read morePlease note A wellness room will be available throughout the day. Movement and networking breaks will take place throughout the day.
