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Mind-body connection: How to manage the physical manifestations of back-to-school stress
Returning to school after the summer break can be a source of mixed feelings. Children and adolescents know the shift…
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Mini Med School Self-Directed
Are you interested in exploring the latest discoveries and innovations in health research? High school students throughout BC can now…
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Mini Med School Vancouver
Thank you for joining us for Mini Med School 2025 — Exploring Rare Diseases: Discovery to Treatment, presented by co-deans Dr.…
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How MRI innovation is helping researchers understand brain health in preterm babies
Each year in Canada, thousands of babies are born very prematurely — before 32 weeks gestation — and many require…
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A new dawn for Childhood CNS tumours: Q&A with Dr. Sylvia Cheng
Central nervous system (CNS) tumours are growths of abnormal cells residing in either the brain or spinal cord. Not all…
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Rethinking fetal alcohol spectrum disorder for an equitable diagnosis and support to patients
Alcohol consumption is unsafe during pregnancy, so any amount should be avoided. The substance can interfere with normal fetal development,…
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Congratulations to the 2025 Outstanding Achievement recipients
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) is pleased to congratulate the recipients of the 2025 Outstanding Achievement Awards. This program,…
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When it comes to health, the gut has skin in the game
Over the last 15 years, research into the gut microbiome — the ecosystem of microorganisms that reside in the gut…
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Study examines how pediatric residents across Canada use interpreters to care for patients
Inclusive care directly impacts the well-being of pediatric patients and their families. Aware of its importance, BC Children’s Hospital Research…
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How this food allergy treatment for kids is easing anxiety for parents
For many families, managing a child’s food allergy means more than just avoiding certain ingredients — it can mean constant…
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Caring for young people during a toxic drug crisis: Q&A with Dr. Danya Fast
“It’s important to discuss the toxicity of the drug supply,” says Dr. Danya Fast, an investigator at BC Children’s Hospital Research…
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BCCHR laboratories hosting Indigenous students for seed2STEM program
seed2STEM is a research summer program that aims to increase participation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) among Indigenous…
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