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Systemic changes needed to address burnout among pediatric emergency physicians
The sense of togetherness that adult and pediatric emergency physician Dr. Daniel Ting felt at the start of the COVID-19…
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We are what we eat — following a passion for food and nutrition to research on IBD
Dr. Genelle Lunken started running at age three. She leapt into track and field, kickball, as well as rugby —…
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Precision health brings hope to children with a rare disease
All her life, Rebecca Traun has been the subject of countless medical investigation. With a cleft palate, extremely low red…
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Rescued from the rubbish bin: How the thymus could stop organ transplant rejection
For more than two decades, BC Children’s Hospital researcher Dr. Megan Levings has been immersed in the complex world of…
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Celebrate Research Public Lecture
Join BC Children’s Hospital, together with Providence Research and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, to explore the latest in advancing…
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National Physicians’ Day: Q&A with Dr. Amanda Li and Cherry Mammen
Today is National Physicians’ Day, an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary people who choose to serve in the profession of…
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It takes a village: Supporting youth mental health in the pandemic recovery period
Adya experienced her bleakest moments in Grade 9, back in February 2021. She’d been called lazy and weak in front…
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Autistic advocates lead the way in widespread shift from autism awareness to autism acceptance
To mark the end of Autism Acceptance Month, let’s reflect on a brief history of the important change in language…
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International partnership supports vaccine research to prevent future outbreaks
Today (April 26, 2023), as part of National Immunization Awareness Week, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Canada’s minister of health, and…
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The importance of vaccination: Q&A with Dr. Hana Mitchell
National Immunization Awareness Week is a time to recognize the importance of vaccines and their vital role in protecting individuals…
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Exploring the ethics of direct contact between pediatric transplant recipients and donors
Non-anonymized direct contact between organ recipients and donor families is a topic of international interest in the adult context. However,…
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‘Nothing about me without me’: What is patient engagement and how can it transform health care?
Patient engagement in research stands to make health care more equitable, accessible, and sustainable. Many patient engagement initiatives are underway…
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