BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute treks to the Kootenays
In early May, BC Children's Hospital researchers trek to the Kootenays for Mini Med School and the inaugural Mini Science Night events
Mini Med School 2010—2015
Mini Med School 2015: Towards a Healthy Global Village
Get insight into the innovative research and progress that is improving health in low and middle income countries. Discover how new tools, technologies and programs promote health and well-being across the life course: in adolescence, women, pregnancy, infancy and childhood.
Mini Med School 2014: The Dynamic and Developing Brain
Do you know how music and dance impact brain activity? How electrons can treat psychiatric and neurological conditions? What about the role neuroscience research has in understanding addiction? Or the impact of virtual reality and gaming in rehabilitation? Find out more about the dynamic and developing brain!
Mini Med School 2013: Diabetes — Mythology and Modern Research
Explore the aspects of the environment and of your own genetics that influence your chances of getting diabetes. Learn about the important research discoveries in genetics, metabolism, stem cell reprogramming and immunology that are making it easier to diagnose and treat diabetes while we work towards a cure.
Mini Med School 2012: Transplantation — Can We Fix Broken Parts
Study the past, present and future of transplantation! Check out why certain cells and organs can be transplanted to help fight various diseases and how important research discoveries are changing the practice of transplantation.
Mini Med School 2011: Immunity in Health and Disease
Investigate the importance of the immune system. Uncover what happens when someone’s immune system is missing parts, explore why immunity sometimes goes awry, and understand how we can manipulate our knowledge of immunity to keep people healthier.
Mini Med School 2010: Clinical Genomics
Expand your knowledge on topics such as genomics and medicine, metagenomics, genetic testing and the impact this has on health care.
Mini Med School 2010: Conception, Birth and Beyond — The Challenges of Life's Beginnings
Submerse yourself in reproductive health and technologies topics.
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