BCCHR’s Summer Student Research Program has been providing valuable research experience to undergraduate students and medical school students for more than 34 years. Students attend from around the world to learn about the latest in medical research and receive training in skills such as collaboration and public speaking.
A new national research team led by BC Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Francis Lynn was one of two groups awarded a total of $6 million in funding from the Government of Canada and JDRF Canada to accelerate the development of stem cell based therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D).
In Canada, obesity and overweight affect nearly 30 per cent of children aged 5-17. Health risks associated with obesity and overweight in this age group include type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, psychological issues (such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and behavioural disorders), asthma, sleep apnea, joint pain, and other conditions.
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