Michael Smith Health Research BC

📢 Funding opportunity for BC health researchers: We're excited to announce that our 2025 Scholar and Health-Professional (HP-I) awards are now open for applications! By supporting exceptional health researchers, we advance medical knowledge that enables new treatments, interventions and tools to improve the health of people and communities. The Scholar program supports early career health researchers, helping them form their own research teams and develop world-leading research programs. The HP-I program supports health professionals actively involved in patient care to build their health research programs, train the next generation of scientists, and make significant contributions to their field. New for 2025: We’re introducing a distinct peer review panel for Indigenous-led health research applications and offering new top-up funding to support engagement with Indigenous communities. Additionally, we’re adjusting our Scholar program eligibility to align with the Tri-Agency policy on leave credits. Apply today: https://bit.ly/4eTlPeQ   KEY DATES: Letter Of Intent (LOI) deadline: November 19, 2024 Full application deadline for applicants: January 23, 2025 #HealthResearch #Funding #FundingOpportunity #Grants #BC #Science Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) British Columbia Institute of Technology University of the Fraser Valley University of Victoria Royal Roads University Trinity Western University Vancouver Island University Provincial Health Services Authority Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Fraser Health Authority First Nations Health Authority Island Health - Vancouver Island Health Authority Northern Health - BC Interior Health Authority BC Cancer BC Children's Hospital Research Institute Women's Health Research Institute (WHRI) BC Transplant BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

🎉 Congratulations to all the National Women’s Health Research Initiative grant recipients, including Health Research BC awardees Drs. Paul van Donkelaar and Sandy Shultz. The research projects supported through this grant will tackle under-researched areas of women's and gender diverse people's health, ensuring access to healthcare that is gender-sensitive, culturally appropriate, and trauma-informed.

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re excited to announce the 2024 Research Trainee award recipients. The awardees are investigating diverse topics, including: ✅ the effects of the environment on health ✅ controlling bleeding in trauma patients ✅ using artificial intelligence to improve how fractures are diagnosed The recipients are performing research across the province, including at Vancouver Island University, Simon Fraser University, The University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, Trinity Western University, and UBC Okanagan. Meet the 44 awardees: https://bit.ly/4hqLqxy #healthresearch #grant #funding #awardee #bc

Are you curious about how preprints of research papers can make science more open? Want to learn about the challenges and opportunities this brings?   Join our next #KTConnects webinar on November 6, featuring Juan Pablo Alperin and Alice Fleerackers, PhD. They will share with participants key points to remember when using preprints as a knowledge translation method. Don't miss out. Secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/grtuQmkM   #KnowledgeTranslation #OpenScience 

📣 Health researchers: Are you seeking funding to advance your research and make a real impact? Our funding programs support BC’s researchers in driving medical discoveries and improving the health of British Columbians. Join our October 31 information session to learn more about our 2025 Scholar and Health-Professional Investigator competitions. Register at: https://bit.ly/4hgqPf8 #grant #funding #bc #healthresearch

Why are authentic relationships important for meaningful engagement in #healthresearch? In this interview, Health Research BC Convening & Collaborating and Reach awardee Dr. Davina Banner-Lukaris shares how this approach to patient-oriented research has changed her life.

Did you miss the latest Research Connects webinar by the Alzheimer Society of B.C. Society of BC? Then catch up on this very interesting session where our REACH BC colleagues shared the essentials of #clinicaltrials, including safety protocols, participant roles, and ways to contribute to #healthresearch in BC. Watch full recording below.

📢 Don't miss the Life Sciences BC Showcase Series: Kelowna Nov 7! We're excited to be part of this event highlighting the growth and latest developments within the Okanagan's thriving #LifeSciences sector.

Are you interested in learning about the regulatory requirements for an investigational medical device? Don't miss this Clinical Trials BC's ASK US broadcast tomorrow. Learn from industry expert on regulatory standards for testing medical devices in Canada, US, and EU markets. #clinicaltrials

📢 💻 Season 5 premiere of our ASK US series this October 22. Join our guest speaker, Helen Simons from StarFish Medical, to understand the regulatory requirements for a medical device. Gain valuable insights from an industry expert, get your questions answered and stay up to date with the latest requirements. Register at: https://bit.ly/4eZluqU #medicaldevice #clinicalresearch #healthresearch #regulations #gcp