How We Support Research

General Research Support

We provide our investigators and research teams with dedicated and specialized support, allowing them to overcome logistical hurdles and focus on their scientific and clinical work.

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We work tirelessly to create an environment where excellent clinical research thrives. Our expert staff and specialized facilities support more than 1,000 active research projects involving patients on the BC Children's Hospital campus.

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Facilities

Located on the BC Children's Hospital campus, our facilities include 'wet bench' laboratories and 'dry labs' for clinical and population health research for a total of 350,000 square feet of dedicated research space.

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Core Technologies & Services

BC Children’s Hospital is home to several specialized scientific facilities that couple technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment to enable basic, clinical and applied health research.

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