Bugs "R" Us: The Role of the Microbiome in Health and Disease

Explore the surprising ways that the human microbiome is involved in health, disease, and the aging process. Presented by Dr. B. Brett Finlay, Peter Wall Distinguished Professor, Michael Smith Laboratories Professor, Microbiology & Immunology, UBC; Co-director & Senior Fellow, CIFAR Humans and Microbes program. (2019)

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Immune System and Disorders

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New research tools can shed light on an understudied organ essential to our lives

The placenta is essential to a healthy start in life. Despite its importance, little is known about it, including why it might not develop properly, which can lead to long-term health issues. Dr. Alexander Beristain’s lab is investigating two state-of-the-art stem cell-based tools that model a human placenta to find answers that can positively impact children’s health.

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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute brings Mini Science Night to Salmon Arm

Scheduled for May 2, in Salmon Arm, BC, Mini Science Night is a public lecture that explores the newest discoveries and innovations in health research. Admission is free and everyone in the community is welcome to attend, including students, teachers, parents, seniors, and local health-care professionals. There are 50 seats available to the public when registration opens on April 2.

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A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

New research from BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and UBC reveals a safe path to overcoming food allergies for older children or building resistance for those who can’t risk consuming allergens. It’s called sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), and it involves placing small amounts of food allergens under the tongue.

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Government of Canada invests $20 million to improve health outcomes of children living with rare diseases

The Government of Canada is providing $20 million over five years for the creation of RareKids-CAN: Pediatric Rare Disease Clinical Trials and Treatment Network. This national network, of which BCCHR will be a part, will support national and international clinical trials to advance discoveries, enable better prevention, diagnosis, and treatments, to improve health outcomes for children and adolescents affected by rare diseases.

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Congratulations CIHR Fall 2023 Project Grant recipients

Congratulations to the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) and Women’s Health Research Institute (WHRI) investigators and their teams who were awarded $11 million in funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fall 2023 Project Grant competition.

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Bugs "R" Us: The Role of the Microbiome in Health and Disease

Bugs "R" Us: The Role of the Microbiome in Health and Disease

Recent News See all

New research tools can shed light on an understudied organ essential to our lives

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute brings Mini Science Night to Salmon Arm

A safer treatment path for high-risk children to overcome food allergies

Government of Canada invests $20 million to improve health outcomes of children living with rare diseases

Congratulations CIHR Fall 2023 Project Grant recipients

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