About
Vision
Why we exist
purpose
What we do, how, and for whom
teachings
How we conduct ourselves
Values
What we stand for
We embody excitement and a spirit of positive risk-taking. We encourage bravery and commitment to exploring new frontiers in child health.
We uphold the highest standards of research ethics, demonstrating ethical and moral accountability in all of our pursuits.
We foster a culture of curiosity that encourages exploration and creativity.
A sense of community permeates our work, uniting clinicians, researchers, administrators, trainees, patients, and families in a shared mission to advance pediatric health care.
Our research is driven by the principle that every child deserves to have their health needs addressed and their potential future health problems prevented.
Strategic Plan
We aim to become one of the top pediatric research institutes in North America. To achieve this, our strategic plan will build on our existing strong research capabilities and chart a new course for building capacity and inclusivity, ensuring excellence, and transferring knowledge.
This strategic framework will serve to guide the Research Institute’s organizational development, support the consolidation of research leadership, and establish key strategic research directions.
2024-2029 Strategic Plan
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.
Learn MoreFinancial Snapshot
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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