Join us on June 2 to discover how VCHRI's innovative research is seamlessly integrated into patient care, driving impact across our communities. Connect with leading researchers, health care professionals and community members while discovering the latest advancements and cutting-edge solutions reshaping the future of health care.
What to Expect
A dynamic day filled with engaging presentations, insightful panel discussions, innovative demonstrations and networking opportunities with experts and peers. Discover cutting-edge research and explore the advancements driving the future of health care. Follow #VCHRIResearchSummit for event updates.
Event program
8:50 a.m. Breaking barriers to improve access with technology and AI
- Dr. Thalia Field, Dr. Calvin Kuo, Dr. Tim Lee. Moderator: Dr. Anna Meredith
9:35 a.m. Transforming care through patient-centered clinical trials
- Dr. Florian Kuchenbauer, Lisa Elser, Stephania Manusha. Moderator: Alison Orth
10:15 a.m. Advancing health equity through research
- Dr. Kathleen Deering, Dr. Danya Fast, Richard Peter, Dr. Farah Shroff. Moderator: Dr. Gabrielle Legault
11:20 a.m. Healing with state-of-the-art regenerative medicine
- Dr. Joanne Matsubara, Dr. Dena Shahriari. Moderator: Dr. Jim Johnson
11:45 a.m. Pathway to a Learning Health System
- Dr. Stirling Bryan, Dr. Elisa Lloyd-Smith. Moderator: Margaret McGregor
1:00 p.m. NextGen Health Innovators Presentations
- VCHRI trainees
2:00 p.m. Exploring genetics, environment and lifestyle in personalized medicine
- Dr. Ryan Flannigan, Dr. David Huntsman, Dr. James Lan, Dr. Renelle Myers. Moderator: Dr. Chen Wan
3:20 p.m. Update on provincial initiatives: Strengthening health research capacity in British Columbia
- Victoria Schuckel. Moderator: Lexie Flatt
3:35 p.m. Navigating the future of health care: Research innovations for improved patient care
- Dr. Danielle Lavallee, Ian Rongve, Anne Stevens, Dr. Teresa Tsang, Dr. Peter Zandstra. Moderator: Wendy Hurlburt. Introduction: Angela Chapman
Event Partners
The event is proudly supported by:
- VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation
- Michael Smith Health Research BC
- Genome BC
- UBC Data Science and Health (DASH) Cluster
- UBC Regenerative Medicine Cluster (BCREGMED)
We have reached event capacity. To join the waitlist or sign up for the virtual option, please contact education.award@vch.ca