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 to effectively implement evidence-based practice changes to improve patient care. The Knowledge Translation (KT) Challenge, a program run in collaboration with BC Cancer and Providence Health Care, is grounded in capacity building and facilitates health care providers to work with experienced investigators to share knowledge and build connections. 

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the results of its Spring 2024 project grant competition. Congratulations to all the VCHRI researchers who were awarded project grants. 

A comprehensive injury prevention initiative developed by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Babak Shadgan is revolutionizing safety in competitions of Olympic styles of wrestling.

Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is proud to support future research leaders with the Top Graduating Doctoral Student Awards and the Rising Star Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding efforts of VCHRI trainees whose pursuit of research has made them exceptional role models and significant contributors to the Vancouver Coastal Health and University of British Columbia research community.

The 2024 Top Graduating Doctoral Student Award recipients are:

Extreme weather events are becoming more common due to climate change and causing significant impacts to the health and well-being of British Columbians. In 2021, an unprecedented heat dome led to 526 heat-related deaths, with 96 per cent occurring in residential settings. With the changing climate comes a crucial need for people to prepare for severe weather conditions and know where to access support.