We had a great time at the Transforming Health Symposium, hosted by @ubcmedicine !
It’s always our pleasure to connect with the health research community, from researchers to industry leaders to people with lived experience. We love chatting with folks about their experiences with REACH BC, why they’re interested in health research, and ways to improve the platform. Thanks to everyone who dropped by our booth!
#HealthResearch #ResearchImpact #TransformingHealth #UBC
Ever wanted to get involved in health research and make a difference?
Join our webinar on March 18 and explore ways that you can participate through the REACH BC platform. From research studies to patient engagement to clinical trials, there are many options available.
You’ll learn:
✨ What REACH BC is and how it works
❤️ How you can find opportunities tailored to your health interests
🤝 Ways to contribute and get involved
We’re pleased to co-present with patient partner Anita David, who will share her lived experience perspective. Click the link in our bio to learn more.
Part of Okanagan Embrace Aging Month, hosted by @interiorhealthbc and the Institute for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Prevention, @ubcokanagan .
#ResearchParticipant #HealthResearch #ClinicalTrials #ClinicalTrialsMatter #PatientEngagement
2025 has been an exciting time of growth, connection and impact for our community and team – including you. It’s your involvement that helps us move health research forward, improving care for people in BC and beyond.
With your help:
🪴REACH BC continued to grow, hitting 8500+ volunteers – a 22% increase since 2024.
❤️People across BC are helping push research forward, including community studies and early phase clinical trials with @providencehealthcare .
📘We launched a new feature with the BC SUPPORT Unit that enables researchers to share back study results, so participants can see how they’re making a difference.
None of this would be possible without you. Thank you for being a part of the REACH BC community, whether you were a volunteer, researcher, patient partner, clinical trialist, or partner. We can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together next year.
👉Want to explore more highlights? Click the link in our bio to see the 2024-2025 impact report.
@providenceresearch #ResearchParticipant #ResearchVolunteer #VolunteerBC #HealthResearch
Have you cared for someone after an intensive care unit (ICU) stay?
The UBC CAPTURE Study is looking for caregivers of ICU survivors to join a 5-week Photovoice workshop project, starting April 9, 2026 on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. PST! (No session on April 30, 2026)
📸 Share your photos and stories about the recovery journey, connect with others, and help shape a virtual photo exhibit to raise awareness about life after ICU.
🖥️ 5 weekly virtual sessions | Honorarium provided | Open to BC residents
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more.
*Note from the UBC ethics board: If you choose to interact with this post, you will be publicly identified with the study.
#HealthResearch #ResearchParticipant #Volunteering @ubc_nursgradprograms
Have you been a patient at the intensive care unit (ICU)?
The UBC CAPTURE Study is looking for ICU survivors to join a 5-week Photovoice workshop project, starting February 19, 2026 on Thursdays from 5:30 – 7:30 pm PST!
📸 Use photography to share your recovery journey, connect with a supportive group of fellow ICU survivors, and contribute to research that aims to improve post-ICU recovery.
🖥️ 5 weekly virtual sessions | Honorarium provided | Open to BC residents
👥 Who can join? ICU survivors who are 19 or older and have been admitted to an ICU for 4 or more days within the last 5 years.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more.
*Note from the UBC ethics board: If you choose to interact with this post, you will be publicly identified with the study.
#HealthResearch #ResearchParticipant #Volunteering
We’re excited to share that REACH BC is now an initiative of Clinical Trials British Columbia.
Since 2020, REACH BC has worked towards making British Columbia a place where patients, researchers, and communities can access and benefit from world-class research.
We do this by bridging the gap between the public and researchers. We make it easier for patients and the public to find out what health research is happening in BC, to connect with researchers, and to participate in health research studies, patient partner opportunities, and clinical trials. At the same time, make it easier and more efficient for researchers to find participants and partners for their research and clinical trials.
We’re grateful to continue this work under Clinical Trials British Columbia, with funding and support from Michael Smith Health Research BC and the BC SUPPORT Unit, which is founded under Canada’s Strategy for Patient Oriented Research (SPOR).
Clinical trials matter because they save lives, shape better health systems, and bring tomorrow’s care to people today. As an initiative of Clinical Trials British Columbia, REACH BC is committed to making that future possible.
#HealthResearch #ClinicalTrials
Are you located in BC? Want to help shape the future of health research?
Providence Health Care (@providencehealthcare ) is looking for healthy volunteers to participate in Phase 1 clinical trials! This project is looking for people from ages 19 to 65 years old to participate in future early research studies at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital.
REACH BC is excited to support recruitment for this vital work.
Click the link in our bio to learn more.
@providence_research
#ClinicalTrials #ResearchParticipant #HealthResearch
🚨 NEW FEATURE ALERT: Have you volunteered in health research before? Want to learn more about cool studies happening in BC?
Check out our new feature, which lets you explore results from health research taking place in the province. You can find out more about studies you’ve volunteered in, or see results related to health areas that could interest you.
To check out the new study feature:
1. Sign up or log in to REACH BC (website link in bio)
2. Check out your dashboard and:
a) View ‘Suggested for you’ to explore research studies related to your health areas of interest
b) View 'My projects' and ‘My archived projects’ to learn more about outcomes of studies you’ve participated in (if results are available)
Find out how you’ve made a difference – check out the website link in our bio.
#HealthResearch #PatientParticipation #ResearchParticipant
Do you have a history of concussions?
Participants ages 50-90 years old are invited to participate in this study investigating the effect of concussions on healthy aging. This study includes a cognitive intervention to promote brain health that you can do from the comfort of your home!
For more details or to volunteer click here: https://www.reachbc.ca/project/743
Volunteer Opportunity: Participate in the Genetics of Youth Anxiety Study (GAYA)!
REACH BC is excited to inform you of the GAYA study, which investigates genetic risks for anxiety disorders in youth and assesses whether this risk is shared between adults and youth. This study also explores how genetic risk stratification affects treatment response and the optimal ways to support these young individuals.
Eligible participants between the ages of 10-19 years old are invited to complete five core questionnaires, play two games via the GAYA app, and provide a saliva sample. The saliva sample can be collected at home via a kit or at the BC Children’s Hospital research site.
For more details or to volunteer click here: https://www.reachbc.ca/project/754
📢 Calling all women aged 50-65!
Wondering how menopause affects your breathing during exercise? Participate in our health research study, "The Effect of Menopause on Breathing During Exercise," and help researchers uncover the secrets of respiratory health in postmenopausal women.
Study Purpose: To explore how low estrogen and progesterone levels affect breathing during exercise at sea level and altitude, and to understand the relationship between these hormones and respiratory muscles.
Study Details:
Day 1: Lung function testing (seated breathing maneuvers) and a VO2max test on a bike. The research team will also confirm your menopause status.
Day 2: Blood draw at UBC hospital to measure hormone concentration, followed by lung volume measurement using reflective markers and balloon catheters while cycling in room air and at simulated altitude.
Eligibility:
Age: 50-65 years old
Accepting healthy volunteers
Volunteer today in health research!
Click the link https://www.reachbc.ca/project/764 (Link also in bio) to read more or enroll in the study. Your participation could make a significant difference in understanding women's health.
#Menopause #Breathing #Exercise #HealthResearch #Volunteer #WomenInScience
How would you like to give back by volunteering in your community? I want to let you know about an incredible opportunity to contribute to health research through www.REACHBC.ca
REACH BC is a publicly funded, non-profit, online provincial platform that matches British Columbians with volunteer opportunities in health research. By signing up and creating your volunteer account, you become part of a community dedicated to advancing health knowledge.
How can you get involved? It’s easy! Visit the REACH BC website, sign up, and participate in surveys, interviews, or even clinical trials. Your contribution, regardless of size, plays a crucial role in moving health research forward.
Why join?
Impact: Contribute to the advancement of health research.
Community: Connect with like-minded individuals passionate about improving healthcare.
Learn: Gain insights into the latest developments in health research.
Ready to make a positive impact on the future of healthcare?
Join us and sign up for your REACH BC volunteer account today! Click the link in our bio! Together, let’s create a healthier and brighter future for everyone. #healthresearch #volunteer #reachbc
