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New grants boost research into nutrition and the epigenome
BC Children’s Hospital and University of British Columbia researchers, Dr. Michael Kobor and Dr. Yvonne Lamers, are leading two new…
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Robot an effective pain management tool for premature babies
Researchers at the University of British Columbia, BC Children’s Hospital, the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and BC Women’s Hospital…
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BC Children’s Hospital hosts CIHR for announcement of funding to future research leaders in maternal, reproductive, child and youth health
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Study shows toddlers may not be getting enough of essential nutrient
A new BC Children’s Hospital and University of British Columbia study published in The Journal of Nutrition – the first…
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Scans show changes in newborn’s brain activity connected to anti-depressant exposure before birth
Approximately one in ten pregnant women experience depression. Poorly treated, this serious mental health condition affects the mother’s health and…
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Helping children recover from surgery: Q&A with Dr. Matthias Görges and Dr. Simon Whyte
Parents can take comfort in knowing that, for kids undergoing surgery, complications are rare. But to ensure that every child…
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New method could spur research to improve diagnosis and treatment for kids with immune disorders
A new methodology developed by researchers at BC Children’s Hospital, the University of British Columbia and The Canadian National Transplant…
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Congratulations CIHR Project Grant Recipients!
We are pleased to congratulate the BC Children’s and BC Women’s investigators who were awarded funding through the highly competitive…
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Understanding breakdowns in the tiny machinery that powers our bodies: Q&A with Shawn Shortill
Inside every cell of our body, microscopic molecules are working like tiny machines, coordinating all the complex tasks that keep…
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New tumour test could guide personalized treatment for children with cancer
Scientists at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital are the first in Canada to use a new…
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Measuring pain with a picture: facial recognition technology could improve pain assessment in kids
In a recent article published in The Clinical Journal of Pain, Dr. Ran Goldman and colleagues at BC Children’s Hospital, found that facial…
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Latest technology enables cell-by-cell approach to finding new diabetes treatment
For patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D), pancreatic cell transplants are a source of hope. This experimental treatment can eliminate…
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