With climate change intensifying, British Columbia is experiencing longer wildfire seasons and more frequent heat waves. These weather events pose serious health risks, particularly for people living with respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
For people living with eating disorders, seeking help can be one of the most difficult steps toward recovery. Even after reaching out, many people still experience distress and loss of motivation for recovery during the period before treatment begins.
As British Columbia’s population ages, demand for long-term care continues to grow. Waitlists are increasing and many older adults face limited options for receiving care close to home. There is a clear need for new approaches that support dignity, independence and connection to community.
Scientists have discovered additional functions of a protein involved in the underlying mechanisms of metastatic prostate cancer, expanding the understanding of potential treatment pathways for the disease. Led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr.
Whether you smoke or not, exposure to second- and third-hand smoke can have lasting effects on your lungs. Research is uncovering the invisible risks tied to cancer, respiratory disease and other health concerns.
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Milan Khara and Lauren Wilkinson, Tobacco and Vapour Reduction Program coordinator, shed light on how the air around us affects our well-being.
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Teresa Tsang as Executive Lead and Scientific Director, VCHRI AI Hub, effective immediately through February 28, 2031.
Dr. Tsang is a professor of cardiology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She currently serves as director of echocardiography at Vancouver General Hospital and UBC Hospital, and as director of the UBC Artificial Intelligence Echo Core Lab.
