A sweeping global review research has found that mRNA vaccines are safe and highly effective at preventing infectious diseases, such as COVID-19. These vaccines also have potential applications for a range of other diseases, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), cancer, and autoimmune disorders.
Clinicians at BC Children’s Hospital strive to provide care that reflects each family’s unique needs and background. However, this is challenging when their community has been left out of the research that shapes clinical practice. Inclusivity is a fundamental principle in health care, and language plays a critical role in achieving it. One in four…
Congratulations to BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) investigators and their teams who were awarded funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Spring 2025 Project Grant competition.
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