Mini Med School 2010—2016

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.

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From Mini Med School attendees to medical school mentors

High school students attending the latest Vancouver edition of Mini Med School had the opportunity to join info sessions with medical students such as Kate Kim and Sara Blais. Both participated in Mini Med School when they were in high school and came back to mentor the new generation.

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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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Research holds out hope for improved Rett syndrome treatment

To mark Rett Syndrome Awareness Month, BCCHR contributes to foster understanding about this complex neurological disorder that affects multiple organ systems and can lead to severe impairments that disrupt key aspects of an individual’s life — most of them female patients.

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Prof. Niranjan ‘Tex’ Kissoon to receive honorary doctorate at the University of the West Indies

The University of the West Indies (UWI) in Kingston, Jamaica is recognizing Prof. Niranjan “Tex” Kissoon as one of their extraordinary individuals to be honoured at their graduation ceremony this year for his life's work in global health focusing on paediatric critical care and sepsis advocacy and research.

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Mini Med School 2016: Genetic Counselling — Leading the Integration of Genetics into Clinical Care

Mini Med School 2015: Towards a Healthy Global Village

Mini Med School 2014: The Dynamic and Developing Brain

Mini Med School 2013: Diabetes — Mythology and Modern Research

Mini Med School 2012: Transplantation — Can We Fix Broken Parts

Mini Med School 2011: Immunity in Health and Disease

Mini Med School 2010: Conception, Birth and Beyond — The Challenges of Life's Beginnings

Mini Med School 2010: Clinical Genomics

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From Mini Med School attendees to medical school mentors

Ensuring research participation is available to all Canadians

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

Research holds out hope for improved Rett syndrome treatment

Prof. Niranjan ‘Tex’ Kissoon to receive honorary doctorate at the University of the West Indies

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