Training
Science Career Education & Research Training Opportunities
BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) offers basic science and clinical research mentorship that is second to none. Our researchers rank among the country’s best and continue to make internationally recognized contributions to their fields.
We provide opportunities to build the skills and knowledge needed to enhance your health research careers through unique education opportunities to build research and analytical capacity, access to state-of-the-art equipment and specialized facilities, a wide range of opportunities to explore various health disciplines, options to present and discuss your work, competitive funding, and subsidized conference participation.
High School Students
BCCHR offers several research education opportunities for students in grades 10-12. These events aim to inform students of exciting medical discoveries and encourage careers in science and research.
opportunities for high school students
Undergraduate & Medical Students
We are committed to the research education needs of undergraduate and medical school students. Several programs exist for potential students to get involved with research.
opportunities for undergrad & med studentsGraduate Students
Our graduate students have access to world-class researchers and receive expert guidance in a training environment that produces skilled and confident leaders.
opportunities for graduate students
Postdoctoral Fellows
Our postdoctoral fellows have access to world-class researchers, state-of-the-art equipment, specialized facilities, funding, and research education opportunities.
opportunities for postdoctoral fellowsClinical Residents & Fellows
Our clinical residents and research fellows pursue innovative health research under the supervision of some of Canada’s leading pediatric clinician-scientists.
opportunities for clinical residents & fellows
Training & Education News
We are proud of our many newsworthy training and education initiatives and the exceptional learning environment we work hard to develop, expand, and maintain.
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Research supports BC families in building healthy habits to prevent childhood obesity
Read moreUnhealthy eating patterns, low physical activity, and a lot of sedentary or screen-related habits are linked to childhood obesity risk, which can lead to elevated blood pressure, sleep problems, orthopedic issues, and mental health challenges. Obesity-prevention resources that only focus on providing information often fall short because many families already know the basics. The biggest…
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First-in-world BC patient successfully treated for rare immune disease
Read moreA new paper published in New England Journal of Medicine details how an 18-year-old patient being treated at BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) for a rare disease called chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) became the first person ever to receive and be cured by a gene modification treatment known as “Prime Editing.”
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Prescribing ice cream and countering misinformation: Q&A with Dr. Alastair McAlpine
Read moreBorn and raised in Johannesburg, Dr. Alastair McAlpine, a researcher with the Vaccine Evaluation Center (VEC) at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR), is passionate about pediatric palliative care and infectious diseases. He received his medical training in South Africa, but limited vacancies to pursue a specialization in his desired field brought him to Vancouver. After meeting a…
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