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Research that saves lives and transforms health care for children in British Columbia and around the world.

Research Themes

We have four research themes: Brain, Behaviour & Development; Childhood Diseases; Evidence to Innovation; and Healthy Starts.

Brain Behaviour & Development

The Brain, Behaviour & Development (BB&D) Theme brings together neuroscience, mental health, and child development researchers through basic, clinical, population, and public health research. We work to improve care for children with complex medical, physical, developmental, and mental health needs.

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Childhood Diseases

The Childhood Diseases Theme focuses on studying childhood diseases and disorders. We’re dedicated to discovering how the body responds to illness, with a specific focus on understanding the mechanisms of health versus disease, as well as identifying and testing new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.

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Evidence to Innovation

The Evidence to Innovation (E2i) Theme is working to develop new health-care technologies, improve patient care, advance the safe and effective use of drugs, develop new methods of health data analytics, and shift health system attitudes and behaviours to improve the health care and well-being of children and families.

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Healthy Starts

The Healthy Starts Theme works to keep children and families healthy and out of the hospital by preventing lifelong health challenges and chronic diseases that are rooted in early childhood. We are passionate about furthering research into how a child’s family life and environment impacts their health.

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Our researchers are leading scientific discoveries for a healthier future for all kids in BC and beyond.

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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute has more than 420 researchers and affiliate researchers looking to push the limits of what’s possible.

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Research News & Events

Every day, our researchers work towards breakthroughs to transform the lives of kids in BC and around the world. Learn about our latest innovations and advancements in child health.

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    Billions of doses later, global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe

    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.

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    Emerging treatment options offer hope to children affected by migraine

    Headache disorders, such as migraine, can drastically disrupt daily life. Still, they are underestimated, underrecognized, and undertreated. Migraine is among the top three causes of disability in individuals aged 10 to 24, with 10 per cent of children experiencing it before reaching puberty. Migraine is associated with school absenteeism, disengagement from extracurricular activities, and decreased…

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    Gut fungi may hold the key to treating asthma, allergies worldwide

    Two new studies jointly published in Nature: The Clinical Microbiome reveal that certain species of fungi in the gut play a key role in the development of immune dysregulation and some pediatric allergic diseases — and may be promising targets for new therapies.

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