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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 in the Division of Developmental Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC), and a psychologist with the Complex Pain Service at BC Children’s Hospital.
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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 at increased risk for sensory, motor, and cognitive challenges. They also experience a higher incidence of developmental impairments. Scientists know that every week a baby spends in the womb is critical for healthy development, but…
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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, a new event open to the public, Mini Science Night, will be available Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6:00–7:30 pm at the MacBride Museum. See more information here.
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