Christopher Lyons

Publications: Linkage analysis identifies an isolated strabismus locus at 14q12 overlapping with FOXG1 syndrome region
Xin (Cynthia) Ye and Nicole M. Roslin and Andrew D. Paterson and Christopher Lyons and Victor Pegado and Phillip Richmond and Casper Shyr and Oriol Fornes and Xiaohua Han and Michelle Higginson and Colin J. Ross and Deborah Giaschi and Cheryl Y. Gregory-Evans and Millan Patel and Wyeth W. Wasserman
DOI: 10.1101/2020.04.24.20077586
04/2020

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Ensuring research participation is available to all Canadians

Improving language accessibility in clinical research studies helps pave the way for more equitable health outcomes, and makes research more generalizable to the local population.

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The impact of myofascial dysfunction on chronic pain: Q&A with Dr. Gillian Lauder and Nicholas West

During National Pain Awareness Week, we sat down with BCCHR researchers to discuss myofascial dysfunction and pain. Myofascial dysfunction makes it hard for soft tissues to move as they normally would, may lead to chronic pain, and is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed.

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Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Achievement recipients

The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes the remarkable accomplishments of our trainees in research aimed at improving the health and well-being of children and families. Generously funded by the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, this program plays a pivotal role in acknowledging and nurturing excellence within our research community. Each year, awards are given to trainees whose research skills and analytical abilities demonstrate strong potential to contribute meaningfully to the scientific community.

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Study examines how pediatric residents across Canada use interpreters to care for patients

Inclusive care comprises a patient's right to communicate in the language they’re most comfortable with. Aware of its importance, BCCHR has helped lead changes that can improve health equity and ensure high-quality care. In the first of a two-part series, you’ll learn about research that examined how medical interpreter services are accessed and used by residents in pediatric training centres across Canada.

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How this food allergy treatment for kids is easing anxiety for parents

By helping children build tolerance to allergenic foods, oral immunotherapy (OIT) not only reduces the risk of severe allergic reactions, but also helps families feel safer, more confident, and less isolated in their daily lives.

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Cardiac and Eye Surgery

Investigate key topics in pediatric heart and eye surgery. Presented by Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi, Investigator & Chief of Pediatric Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery, BC Children's Hospital; staff surgeon, St. Paul's Hospital; Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery, UBC. | Dr. Christopher Lyons, Investigator & Head, Department of Ophthalmology, BC Children's Hospital; Professor, Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, UBC. (2017)

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