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View recent news stories and events relating to Research and the Providence Health Care Research Institute.
Congratulations new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Drs. Liam Brunham and Richard Sawatzky are among the Fall 2018 Canada Research Chair recipients.
BC-CfE Director honoured by City of Vancouver
Dr. Julio Montaner, Director of the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS, received a Civic Merit Award from the City of Vancouver.
PRESS RELEASE: Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children
The study found that the most dangerous time for pedestrians on Halloween was between 5 and 8 p.m.
Dr. Christy Sutherland is B.C.’s Family Physician of the Year
The Education Physician Lead for the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) is being recognized for excellence in family medicine.
UBC Department of Medicine Research Expo
Several PHCRI-affiliated researchers will be speaking at this year's Expo.
Celebratory Symposium for the 10th Anniversary of the PROOF Centre of Excellence
Friends and associates of the centre will interact and share the latest in biomarker sciences and applications.
We still don't know how long-term marijuana use affects our lungs
Drs. Don Sin and Wan Tan say more research is needed to understand the long-term effects of marijuana on lung health.
When caregivers grieve, who cares for them?
More residents are dying in long-term care facilities, leading researchers to explore strategies to help staff cope with death.
Creation of a Pan-Canadian Airway Network Conference
Registration for the conference is now open and seats are limited.
BC Kidney Days
The latest research, trends, clinical treatment and surgical breakthroughs concerning improvements to renal patient care
Master Class on Writing Research for Publication
Enhance your scholarly writing at this intensive course, developed by Dr. Lorelei Lingard.
CESBC Workshop: Effective Data Visualization
CESBC is pleased to offer the best ever workshop on data visualization! Come and learn some data visualization wizardry.
Dr. John Webb honoured for advancing interventional cardiovascular medicine
The Director of Interventional Cardiology at SPH and Director of the Centre for Heart Valve Innovation received the prestigious Geoffrey O. Hartzler Master Operator Award.
Announcing the KT Challenge
Interested in Knowledge Translation (KT)? Want to learn more about moving evidence into practice to improve patient care? Announcing the third cohort of the PHC/VCH KT Challenge!
SFU President’s Faculty Lecture Series: Dr. Jeffrey Reading
Brave New World: Genomics, Big Data, AI, Precision Medicine and the Future of Indigenous Community Engaged Research
CHÉOS Work in Progress (WiP) seminar: Dr. David Barbic
These seminars provide investigators with an opportunity to present ongoing research, obtain feedback from colleagues and peers, and make new connections for their projects.
What's New in Addiction Medicine [Vol. 59]
This lunch-time series featuring local and international experts, clinicians, and researchers who will deliver the latest research and information on novel, evidence-based addiction medicine topics.
Congratulations 2018 Faculty of Medicine Award winners
Several PHC-affiliated researchers recently received 2018 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards, which recognize faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service.
Announcing the Team Grant competition
Projects for this competition are directly relevant to current health care issues within VCH and PHC and based on the collaboration between health care providers and experienced researchers.
Order your HLI cycling team jersey today
The Centre for Heart Lung Innovation is ordering a batch of their “Road Hoggs” cycling team jerseys.