A Multi-center, Open-label, Uncontrolled, Single-arm, Extension Study to Determine the Long-term Safety and Tolerability of Oral Lucerastat in Adult Subjects with Fabry Disease (MODIFY)
Malnutrition puts older adults at greater risk of hospital readmission from consequential injuries such as falls, fractures and infections, as well as being a risk factor for death. Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) researcher Leila Goharian’s research is the first in Canada to describe the prevalence of malnutrition among older adults newly referred to home care services from hospitals in British Columbia.
A new project led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) researcher Dr. Chenoa Cassidy-Matthews is working alongside Nuxalk Nation community members in Bella Coola, British Columbia, to incorporate culturally appropriate foods at the Bella Coola General Hospital (BCGH).
On June 2, 2025, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) hosted a landmark summit to recognize outstanding research achievements, showcase innovations that have had a major impact on health care and create opportunities to network and share research findings across our research community. Over 300 researchers, clinicians, trainees, staff, community partners and research collaborators gathered at the event to celebrate research excellence at VCHRI.
The Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is excited to expand its premier roster of research centres and programs with the addition of a new cardiovascular powerhouse. The Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute, a global centre of excellence, launched in June 2025. Its establishment was made possible by a record-setting $60 million philanthropic gift from the Dilawri Foundation.
The novel Break Wave lithotripsy (BWL) technology offers a game-changing alternative treatment for kidney stones. Discussed in a study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Ben Chew, BWL is a portable and less invasive procedure than the current gold standard treatment, with the potential to enhance access for patients living in remote areas.
