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Dr. Samantha Schaffner’s interest in genetics and neurodegeneration took on a new meaning as people close to her were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease (PD). Under the supervision of Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr.
For the approximately 80 per cent of Canadians who survive a stroke — more today than ever before — timely recovery is essential to regain lost functionality and independence. High-repetition and targeted motor skills training is the tried-and-true rehabilitation approach for motor skills learning, which the video game developed by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Lara Boyd has in spades.
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) facilitates clinician-scientists in their efforts to make new discoveries to improve the health and well-being of patients across their lifespans. The Investigator Awards provide salary support to leading health research investigators to help reduce their clinical commitments and expand their capacity for innovation-driven research that creates new health care knowledge.
The 2025 VCHRI Investigator Awards recipients are:
Every year, more than half a million people visit the emergency department for treatment of kidney stones. These tiny clusters are formed because of the crystallization of components of the urine and can sometimes lead to great pain for those who develop them. Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute urinary health expert Dr.
People with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) experience a complete stoppage or a transient reduction in breathing while asleep, which can cause disabling symptoms and long-term health consequences. Current treatments are effective; however, many individuals stop using them due to discomfort, placing them at greater risk of the negative health effects of untreated OSA.
A breakthrough study of individuals in Greater Vancouver receiving treatment for substance use and mental health disorders identified significant unique characteristics among cannabis users and non-users. Led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr.
