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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Billions of doses later, global review confirms mRNA vaccines are safe
Read moreA 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
Read moreHeadache 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
Read moreTwo 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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