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Unlocking the mystery of nephrotic syndrome in kids: Q&A with new investigator Dr. Susan Samuel
Nephrotic syndrome is the most common glomerular kidney disease in children, a condition that damages the kidney filters that clean…
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HPV vaccine education in British Columbia: A Q&A with Dr. Hana Mitchell
Despite the proven effectiveness of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in preventing certain cancers, vaccine uptake among youth in Canada remains…
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How a mobile app developed by BCCHR could help save lives around the world
An innovation from BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) could have a positive impact on children worldwide. A team of…
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Congratulations CIHR Fall 2024 Project Grant recipients
Congratulations to the investigators and their teams who were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fall…
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BCCHR celebrates Black scientists’ groundbreaking legacy
Black scientists are responsible for groundbreaking discoveries and advocacy work that have improved health care globally. Many of their contributions,…
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Exploring pain in autistic youth: A Q&A with lead researcher, Dr. Katelynn Boerner
Dr. Katelynn Boerner is a Brain, Behaviour & Development investigator at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR), an assistant professor…
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Advancing understanding of the developing brain in preterm babies to help inform therapies
Preterm babies (by definition any infant born before completing 37 gestational weeks) — particularly those born significantly earlier — are…
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BC Children’s Hospital researchers bring Mini Med School to the Yukon for the first time
UPDATE: As of January 30, 2025, the Mini Med School event for Grade 10–12 students is full. However, due to demand,…
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BCCHR celebrates women in science with mentorship event for high school students
On February 11, in celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the BC Children’s Hospital Research…
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BCCHR research could help set new international standard for young children receiving bone marrow transplants
Children with some types of cancer or blood disorders may need to undergo a bone marrow transplant. This life-saving treatment…
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Beyond access: Moving towards equity in pediatric type 1 diabetes care
Managing type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be challenging for patients, especially those from marginalized populations facing structural inequities. Families affected…
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New study makes key findings in potential advancement of diabetes cure
Stem cell-based therapies are some of the most promising approaches for treating type 1 diabetes (T1D), an autoimmune disease that…
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