Scientists have developed a molecular “clock” that could reshape how pediatricians measure and monitor childhood growth and potentially allow for an earlier diagnosis of life-altering development disorders. The research, published this week in PNAS, describes how the addition of chemical tags to DNA over time can potentially be used to screen for developmental differences and health problems in children.
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Children’s Heart Centre Research
The Children’s Heart Centre is a passionate team of clinicians, researchers, medical trainees, and technical and clerical staff. We are committed to producing high-quality research to improve care for children with cardiovascular conditions.
Digital Health Innovation Lab
The Digital Health Innovation Lab team is focused on performing innovative research at the interface between technology and patient care.
Doan Lab Research Program
The Doan Lab Research Program consists of projects aiming to evaluate pediatric emergency department patterns of use, the quality of care provided, and efficiency of service delivery.
Goldman's Innovative Virtual Reality Pain Lab
Our team is focused on investigating use of virtual reality technology in pediatrics and providing evidenced based answers to help clinicians and health practitioners determine how to best use this innovative technology for everyday use.
Injury Research Program
The Injury Research Program led by Dr. Mariana Brussoni focuses on understanding injuries in children and youth, and measuring the physical, psychosocial and financial impacts of injuries on children, their families and the health care system.
International Hip Dysplasia Registry
The International Hip Dysplasia (IHDR) study group is an international collaboration of surgeons and medical professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children with hip dysplasia. With 23 worldwide sites and growing, IHDR aims to optimize patient care in health care systems around the world through research, education, and advocacy efforts.
Mâsse Lab
Our research team, led by Dr. Louise Mâsse, aims to understand the factors in the school, social and home environments that influence children’s and teens’ health behaviours, specifically, physical activity, screen time and nutrition.
Pharmaceutical Outcomes & Policy Innovations
For more than 20 years the POPi research unit has fostered pharmaceutical policy innovation through proactive research and knowledge translation.
Treatment of Brachial Plexus Palsy
The Brachial Plexus Clinic at BC Children’s Hospital is directed by Dr. Cynthia Verchere, pediatric plastic surgeon and investigator.
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Congratulations to Dr. Megan Levings: Recipient of the 2019 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute is pleased to congratulate the 2019 recipient of the Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship: Dr. Megan Levings.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards & BCCHR Studentships and Fellowships
BC Children's Hospital Research Institute is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2019 Outstanding Achievement Awards and the 2019 BCCHR Studentships and Fellowships.
Kids in neighbourhoods with larger households less likely to be killed in residential fires: new research
A new study finds that a child’s risk of death or injury in a residential fire is greatly reduced in neighbourhoods with larger than average households.
World Sepsis Day in the heart of downtown Vancouver
This year, on Friday, September 13, the Action on Sepsis Research Cluster is spreading the word about the risk of sepsis and the life-saving researching taking place in our city by hosting a public awareness event in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
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