Dr. Stirling Bryan
Research that matters is grounds for optimism.
Our former Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Stirling Bryan shares how priority-based funding helps focus health research in BC on real-world needs and the system’s most urgent challenges.
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Graphic from Michael Smith Health Research BC announcing an investment in seniors’ care. The text reads: “Health Research BC invests $6.3 million to strengthen seniors’ home and community care.” The organization’s logo appears in the top left on a light grey background, with purple geometric shapes decorating the right side.
📢 Strengthening seniors' home and community care.
Five research teams across BC are leading projects to help seniors age at home, stay connected, and receive high-quality care. Supported by Health Research BC, these teams will help bring research into practice.
Learn more: bit.ly/3OYl6ks
Dr. Antoine Boivin smiling
At Dr. Antoine Boivin’s clinic, a person with lived experience helps others navigate health challenges. He says it’s changed how he practices medicine for the better. He’s speaking about involving patients in healthcare at the Putting Patients First conference on March 3: bit.ly/4baYrde
Promotional graphic from Michael Smith Health Research BC titled “Walking together: A conversation with Harley Eagle.” On a dark teal background, the title text appears on the left above a microphone icon and audio waveform. On the right is a portrait of Harley Eagle smiling, wearing glasses and a light plaid button-up shirt, standing against the same teal backdrop.
Returning home can be part of health and healing. In this podcast, Harley Eagle shares his journey to reconnect with land and family, colonization’s impacts, and what it means to walk together in health research. youtu.be/bnpVyYawlPI
#IndigenousHealth #CulturalSafety #HealthResearch
A graphic recording from the Knowledge Keepers in Research Gathering on November 2022. The graphic captures key ideas and questions from the day, like "What do we want to measure"; "Kidney Check in 16 BC communities"; and "Build community capacity." Credit: Sam Bradd/Can-SOLVE CKD.
The BC SUPPORT Unit is supporting an Indigenous-led evaluation of Can-SOLVE CKD Network’s Kidney Check program — bringing early kidney screening to BC First Nation communities. bit.ly/3OoCC0U
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Sarah Greene, keynote speaker at Putting Patients First 2026, standing against a railing high up in the city. She is wearing a baseball cap backwards and sunglasses, and behind her is a sunset over an industrial cityscape.
Patient-centred health research isn’t optional. It’s essential. Cancer survivor, advocate, and health consultant Sarah Greene on why putting patients first matters: bit.ly/45YthTN
Graphic of the Health Research BC Impact Report 2024-25. It features the organization's logo and a tagline that says "Research matters"
Research matters. It fuels better care, smarter policies, and a stronger health system.
Our 2024/25 Impact Report shows how BC research is turning evidence into real benefits for people and communities.
Read the report: healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
#healthresearch #bc #impact
#healthresearch #funding #grant #bc #alzheimer #parkinson
Graphic promoting a call for applications for the ‘Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases’ team award. The left panel features the headline text with a purple ‘Call for applications’ banner and an illustration of a brain inside a lightbulb on a light blue background. The right panel displays partner and funder logos, including Brain Canada Foundation, Parkinson Society British Columbia, CLEAR (Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging – Alzheimer Research), Alzheimer Society of British Columbia, Branch Out Neurological Foundation, Patrick & Dulcie Lenox Endowment, and Health Research BC.
📢 Applications are open for the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases funding opportunity.
We’re supporting BC-led teams advancing understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and care for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.
LOI due Feb 2: bit.ly/49pqSlQ
New BC research shows how remote breastfeeding support helps parents feed their babies with confidence. bit.ly/4a0gNxs
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The image features two phone screens showing the interface of the T1D REACHOUT application. There's also the app's logo witht the headline "Support at your fingertips"
Managing type 1 diabetes can feel overwhelming — especially without support. Dr. Tricia Tang’s new mobile app connects people with diabetes to peers who understand the day-to-day challenges. The impact? Less distress, fewer depressive symptoms, and stronger support.
Learn more: bit.ly/4r7Zz7z
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Headshot of Dr. Chris Buse
Northern BC communities often feel the biggest effects of industrial projects — yet their voices can go UnHEARD. Supported by Health Research BC, Dr. Chris Buse co-developed tools linking environment, community, health to guide fairer decisions that support wellbeing. More: bit.ly/3Xy8p0F
Join us in welcoming Dr. Geoff Payne as our new President & CEO.
A longtime researcher and academic leader, Dr. Payne brings a strong commitment to collaboration and excellence to strengthen BC’s health research system.
Read more: bit.ly/3Ldn5jc
Feature image of the 2026 Research Trainee launch announcement. There are headshots of last year's awardees including Hiten Naik, Kenneth Noguchi, Linda Truong, Danielle Ferrari.
📢 Applications are open for the 2026 Research Trainee competition!
This award supports postdocs and health researchers in training to build their careers and focus on impactful research in BC.
Apply by Nov 27 👉 bit.ly/3L8g6Ij
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Can early success in research funding shape a career? A new international study says yes. Health Research BC contributed de-identified data to explore how early wins — or near-misses — can influence the future of research. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4nmfA6W
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📢RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED: Introducing the 2025 Research Trainee awardees.
35 emerging researchers across BC are tackling big health questions — from brain and heart health to cancer, mental health, and more.
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From left to right: Dr. Nicholas Weilinger, Chief Scientific Officer, CereCura Nanotherapeutics; Dr. Stephen Lucas, CEO, Mitacs; and Dr. Danielle Lavellee, Vice President, Research Programs, Health Research BC.
🌟 A boost for BC’s life sciences talent! Health Research BC, Mitacs & local companies are investing $8M in co-funded internships. 50+ interns in 30+ companies are gaining real-world experience. Apply by Jan 31, 2026: healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
Announcing a new clinical trials unit @ Mount St. Joseph Hospital w/ @providencehealthcare.org & @healthresearchbc.bsky.social
This investment means better health outcomes for B.C. patients. At a time when science is sidelined south of the border, we're proud to invest in our life sciences research.
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Dr. Leah Lambert is helping to reshape how cancer care is delivered — making it more equitable, compassionate, responsive. Early support helped her build an equity-focused research program that’s driving change across BC and Canada. Read her story: bit.ly/4nICllP
#healthresearch #nursing #equity
Dr. Michael Adachi giving a presentation titled: "Developing sensors for rapid detection of biomarker proteins for Alzheimer disease".
Dr. Michael Adachi is developing a simple blood test to detect Alzheimer’s earlier. Early support helped him launch his career and build collaborations that are reshaping dementia care. Read his story: healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
#healthresearch #bc
Bev Holmes
After 8 years leading Health Research BC, Bev Holmes is joining the Impact Funders Forum. We thank her for her leadership. Read her reflections on maximizing research impact: bit.ly/4py3oCl
Clinical trials play a crucial role in evaluating new treatments and ensuring British Columbians can access better medical care. A new clinical trials unit at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital will focus on non-cancer treatments.
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#clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #bc
Health Research BC alumni have secured $40.97M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research for 42 BC-led projects — bringing national investment and innovation to BC and showing how early support fuels lasting health research impact. Read more: healthresearchbc.ca/news_article...
A screenshot from a zine, with a comic-like illustration that shows a person's mental health before and after gender-affirming surgery. On the left, the person is in black-and-white and looks sad, with their head down and a hoodie pulled over them. On the right, the picture is coloured in and the person looks happy and confident, with a P on their shirt and their hands on their hips.
A new 2SLGTBQIA+ Liaison Nurse and the Trans Healthcare Research Co-Lab are solutions for better healthcare, by and for community members.
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A smoky photo of a landscape, taken by Emily Brigham. A hazy orange sun shines through the smoke.
From wildfire smoke to extreme heat, BC researchers are looking at how changing summers affect human health – and what individuals can do to reduce the risks.
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#ClimateChange #Wildfires #BC
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The gap between research and practice remains a persistent challenge. This disconnect limits the impact of health research.
Health Research BC will continue to close this gap through community-engaged, impact-oriented funding.
Explore the approach bit.ly/3IQRvXj
Health Research BC will work to enable Clinical Trials BC to lead a unified, province-wide approach to clinical trials that will enhance BC’s competitiveness.
Learn more: bit.ly/46AhQ5K
