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Our Research

VCHRI is one of Canada’s top health research organizations. Our researchers and their discoveries have improved quality of life and transformed health care delivery around the world.

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Research Centres and Programs

VCHRI comprises more than 2,400 personnel engaged in research across 14 world renowned research centres and programs. Our research activities range from laboratory-based research to gain understanding about the human body and health conditions, to clinical research focused on evaluating new ways to provide patient care.

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473,000

square feet of research space based at VGH, UBC Hospital and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre

$110m

research funding in 2021/2022

2400+

principal investigators, research staff, graduate and post-graduate trainees who conduct both clinical and basic science research

290+

active clinical trials in 2022

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Computer-aided detection and diagnosis of colorectal cancer

May 19, 2023 cancer, technology, gastrointestinal
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Ask an expert: How can I reduce my risk of developing skin cancer?

May 16, 2023 skin, sun, preventative
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Celebrating 20 years of innovation and excellence in research at VCHRI

May 10, 2023 knowledge translation
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Awards and Funding

VCHRI offers internal awards and funding competitions for our investigators, clinicians, students and research teams from a variety of health disciplines.

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Upcoming Events and Workshops

Data Visualization for Science and Medicine

Date
Jun 23 2023, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Event Location
Paetzold Auditorium Multi-Purpose Room, Vancouver General Hospital, 899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver
Improve your scientific figures by learning how figure design can affect readability, interpretation and impact.
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Internal Medicine Resident Research Day 2023

Jun 7 2023, 12:00pm – 7:00pm

Career Day 2023

Jun 7 2023, 1:30pm – 5:00pm

UBC School of Biomedical Engineering Symposium 2023

Jun 13 2023, 9:00am – 5:30pm
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Discover our services for investigators and industry as we collaborate with partners across the life sciences ecosystem.

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