About
Transforming Children’s Lives One Discovery at a Time
BCCHR is located at the BC Children’s Hospital campus in Vancouver, British Columbia. With 2,000+ research community members across the province devoted to pediatric research, BCCHR is the largest of its kind in Western Canada.
Working collaboratively with our partners, funders, donors, and the patients and families who participate in our research, we are at the forefront of child health. Our achievements help children and their families receive the best possible care.
BCCHR is accelerating groundbreaking research by focusing on key areas:
- Advancing discovery
- Integrating research and clinical excellence
- Growing and investing in Indigenous health research
- Enabling health systems, community, and societal research
BCCHR has a unique role in the ecosystem of care in BC, the Yukon, and beyond. We firmly believe that care is research and research is care. We are at our best when we are working together to build an equitable future for child health.
Strategic Plan
Our Strategic Plan guides BCCHR’s path from 2024–2029 as we work towards achieving our vision and strategic priorities. It will be a living, breathing plan that adapts to the environment in which we operate to best serve the children and families of BC, the Yukon, and beyond. We are building on what is already working and allowing our successes to shape additional goals and initiatives.
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Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are more than just words for us. We take these concepts seriously and are committed to putting EDI principles and values into action. Our goals are to build a membership across the research institutes (BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, the Women’s Health Research Institute, and the BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services Research Institute) that reflects the larger community and ensures that all members are respected, valued, and celebrated.
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The 2022/23 total research revenue and expenses of the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute were approximately $92.7 million, including grants, contracts, and agreements received from foundations, granting agencies and organizations, government, hospitals, and universities.
Operating funding in 2022/23 increased by $6.0 million, from $86.3 million in 2021/22 to $92.3 million in 2022/23. Overall, total funding increased by $4.4 million.
Expenses of $92.7 million were allocated as shown in this graph.
download 2024/2025 BCCHR Research Metrics Report
The BCCHR Research Community
Our research community is made up of dedicated researchers, trainees, and specialized support staff who are committed to transforming health care for kids in our province and around the world.
Our Leadership
Our leadership includes our Executive Office, Research Leadership Council, and Scientific Advisory Board.
Meet our leadershipOur Researchers
Our researchers are uniquely positioned to make discoveries that save lives and transform health care for children in BC and beyond.
find a ResearcherOur Partners
We are supported by BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, are part of BC Children’s Hospital and the Provincial Health Services Authority, and work in close partnership with the University of British Columbia.
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Careers
Join our vibrant research community of 1,500+ members who are dedicated to innovation and discovery, and the translation of research into improved care, life-saving treatments, and excellence in child health.
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