More than 1,000 researchers are affiliated with the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, including more than 300 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The Research Institute offers a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment that values integrity, excellence, transformation, interaction and openness.
Precision health brings hope to children with a rare disease
In B.C., one in every 25 children born is affected by a rare disease, and many of these kids require intense medical follow-up and care. The Precision Health Initiative aims to provide answers to more rare disease patients and their families using the most advanced precision health tools available.