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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Improvements to Operational Approval application process for research studies
The Research Approval Processes Project (RAPP) is set to make improvements to the operational approval application process for research studies. Operational Approval, also known as an Operational Review, holds a crucial role in evaluating how a study may impact a Health authority’s operations.
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Canadian research funders join forces with the international Research on Research Institute
SSHRC, CIHR, and Health Research BC are core partners in the Research on Research Institute (RoRI) to help ensure that Canada is at the forefront of research funding practices.
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Dr. Tricia Tang receives funding award through a partnership with JDRF
JDRF Canada is proud to partner with Health Research BC and provide support to Dr. Tricia Tang through our HP-I award.
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Health xChange on the road
Health Research BC, Interior Health, and the Kelowna General Hospital Foundation hosted the first Health xChange in Kelowna on May 24.
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Health xChange Vancouver
Health Research BC partnered with SFU and Vancouver Foundation to host the fourth annual Health xChange in Vancouver on June 16. Continue reading “Health xChange Vancouver”
Developing and implementing a significant step forward for Alzheimer’s disease
The IMPACT-AD study is designed to specifically address barriers to uptake and use of Alzheimer’s disease testing in the Canadian health care system.
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Michael Smith Health Research BC welcomes vice-president, research
We’re pleased to announce that Dr. Danielle Lavallee has been named vice-president, research.
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Research Ethics Spotlight: Heather Fudge
For our inaugural Q&A, we bring you Heather Fudge, a retired clinical nurse specialist who has had a fascinating 45-year career in health care.
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Supporting researchers to improve patient care and outcomes: 2021 Health Professional-Investigator awardees
Congratulations to this year’s Health Professional-Investigator award recipients.