Knowledge translation is the art and science of moving evidence into health care policy and practice. Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is proud to support health care professionals in effectively implementing evidence-based practice changes that improve patient care. The Knowledge Translation (KT) Challenge, delivered in collaboration with BC Cancer, Fraser Health, Northern Health and Providence Health Care, is grounded in capacity building and helps health care providers partner with experienced investigators to share knowledge and build connections.
A first-of-its-kind study for bipolar depression is an encouraging first step toward the discovery of an effective therapy for patients with the condition.
Seeing a list of the unexpected active substances in their drugs empowered individuals to take harm-reduction steps, according to a study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Mint (Lianping) Ti.
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is proud to support research through Team Grant projects, which enable VCH staff and clinicians to collaborate with experienced researchers who will mentor them through the entire research process. These awards support practice-based research projects to build health research capacity to improve health care and the health system in British Columbia.
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool spearheaded by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Ilker Hacihaliloglu could expand the early detection and treatment of knee osteoarthritis.
Impaired driving remains a leading contributor to serious road crashes across Canada. New research led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Jeff Brubacher sheds light on how substance use patterns and collision characteristics differ between rural and urban drivers.
We are pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr. Janice Eng and Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose as Co-Directors, Centre for Hip Health and Mobility (CHHM) for a second five-year term, effective to June 30, 2031.
A Randomized, Open-Label, Parallel-Group, Non-Inferiority Study Comparing Efficacy, Safety, and Tolerability of an Experimental Drug After Switching from Ocrelizumab in Participants Living with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis, Followed by Open-Label Treatment with the Experimental Drug (RESHAPE)
The Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) Research Challenge supports Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) point-of-care staff new to research in creating a project to improve practice areas. Recipients receive mentorship from an experienced VCHRI investigator in addition to funding to help them learn to successfully conduct a clinical research project.
