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Dr. Nadine Provençal named a CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholar
Dr. Nadine Provençal, an investigator at BC Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor in SFU’s Faculty of Health Sciences, is…
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More parents plan to get flu shot for kids this fall
New research from BC Children’s Hospital and UBC researchers suggests the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may drive more parents to immunize…
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Dr. Kyla Hildebrand wins 2020 Royal College AMS Donald Richards Wilson Award for CanMEDS integration
BC Children’s Hospital investigator Dr. Kyla Hildebrand not only conducts research in the area of allergy and clinical immunology, but…
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Dr. Srinivas Murthy named research chair in pandemic preparedness
Dr. Srinivas Murthy, an investigator at BC Children’s Hospital, has been awarded the Health Research Foundation of Innovative Medicines Canada…
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Summer Safety
With summer in full swing, more British Columbians are heading to rivers, lakes and the ocean to cool down and…
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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2020 BCCHR Studentships and Fellowships!
BC Children’s Hospital is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2020 BCCHR Studentships and Fellowships.
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Omega-3s provide no benefits against bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very preterm infants
Consumption of DHA supplements, an omega-3 fatty acid, by breastfeeding mothers is ineffective in preventing bronchopulmonary dysplasia in preterm infants…
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7 things about brain imaging expert, Dr. Christine Tipper
Thousands of Canadian children have neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and developmental coordination disorder (DCD). Knowing…
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Mom and baby share ‘good bacteria’ through breast milk
A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia, BC Children’s Hospital and the University of Manitoba has…
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Evaluating COVID-19 vaccines during the pandemic poses challenges
With more than 140 SARS-CoV-2 vaccines in development, the race is on for a successful candidate to help prevent COVID-19.…
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Congratulations 2020 Vanier Scholars!
Congratulations to the BC Children’s, BC Women’s and University of British Columbia doctoral students who were awarded a prestigious 2020…
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Little-known virus is a major cause of childhood hearing loss
Dr. Soren Gantt, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and director of clinical research at BC Children’s Hospital and associate professor…
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