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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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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 Institute (BCCHR) will host Women in Science. This year, the event is dedicated to mentoring high school students of all genders who will have the opportunity to network with a diverse group of 25 trainee…
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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 works by wiping out a patient’s immune system, and replacing it with donor cells. However, a potential side effect is that this new immune system may later recognize the patient’s organs as foreign and attack…
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