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Fetch the Fact! Ahead of the #ClinicalTrialsDay next week, Henk from the VCHRI administrative team is breaking down the concept of clinical trials.In this series, our pets help explain popular research terms in a fun and accessible way.Learn more in bio.#HealthResearch #FetchTheFact #CTD2026@vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @reachbc.ca
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🐾 🧪 Fetch the Fact! Ahead of the #ClinicalTrialsDay next week, Henk from the VCHRI administrative team is breaking down the concept of clinical trials. In this series, our pets help explain popular research terms in a fun and accessible way. Learn more in bio. #HealthResearch #FetchTheFact #CTD2026 @vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @reachbc.ca
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Does blood in urine mean bladder cancer? Who is most at risk for developing bladder cancer? VCHRI researchers Drs. Gillian Vandekerkhove and Marie-Pier St-Laurent share key insights on bladder cancer, including evidence-based resources to support people living with the condition.“Bladder cancer treatment is rapidly evolving, and research is helping us better understand the unique molecular characteristics of each patient’s cancer,” the researchers explain.Find answers at the link in bio.#BladderCancerAwarenessMonth #BladderCancer #AskAnExpert@ubcmedicine @vchhealthcare @bladdercancercanada @gillianvandekerkhove
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Does blood in urine mean bladder cancer? Who is most at risk for developing bladder cancer? VCHRI researchers Drs. Gillian Vandekerkhove and Marie-Pier St-Laurent share key insights on bladder cancer, including evidence-based resources to support people living with the condition. “Bladder cancer treatment is rapidly evolving, and research is helping us better understand the unique molecular characteristics of each patient’s cancer,” the researchers explain. Find answers at the link in bio. #BladderCancerAwarenessMonth #BladderCancer #AskAnExpert @ubcmedicine @vchhealthcare @bladdercancercanada @gillianvandekerkhove
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This Mother’s Day, explore impactful research led by VCHRI investigator Dr. Andrei Krassioukov shedding light on how spinal cord injury affects breastfeeding and providing resources to help clinicians and parents navigate this complex area of care.“Women with spinal cord injury pioneered and shaped the final product of this work,” says Dr. Krassioukov.Learn more about this research at the link in bio.#HealthResearch #SpinalCordInjury #MothersDay@ubcmedicine @vchhealthcare @icord_sci @praxisspinalcordinstitute @ubc_pt @sci_bc @scirecommunity
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🤱 This Mother’s Day, explore impactful research led by VCHRI investigator Dr. Andrei Krassioukov shedding light on how spinal cord injury affects breastfeeding and providing resources to help clinicians and parents navigate this complex area of care. “Women with spinal cord injury pioneered and shaped the final product of this work,” says Dr. Krassioukov. Learn more about this research at the link in bio. #HealthResearch #SpinalCordInjury #MothersDay @ubcmedicine @vchhealthcare @icord_sci @praxisspinalcordinstitute @ubc_pt @sci_bc @scirecommunity
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Get a glimpse behind the lab doors at the Wellington Lab, using cutting-edge tools for fluid biomarker analysis to advance diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions.“What makes our research especially meaningful for patients is that we explore the use of a simple, non-invasive blood test to monitor what is happening in the brain,” says Dr. Cheryl Wellington.Watch the video to learn more.#HealthResearch #BrainHealth #BehindTheLabDoors@vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @vghfdn @braincanada @icord_sci @dmcbrainhealth
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👀 Get a glimpse behind the lab doors at the Wellington Lab, using cutting-edge tools for fluid biomarker analysis to advance diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. “What makes our research especially meaningful for patients is that we explore the use of a simple, non-invasive blood test to monitor what is happening in the brain,” says Dr. Cheryl Wellington. Watch the video to learn more. #HealthResearch #BrainHealth #BehindTheLabDoors @vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @vghfdn @braincanada @icord_sci @dmcbrainhealth
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Meet Smita Roy — a health economics researcher at the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation striving to support the well-being of marginalized populations around the world.“If I weren’t in health research, I would likely have continued working in community development and humanitarian aid,” Smita says. “I have always been passionate about supporting marginalized populations and creating programs that improve people's quality of life.”Learn more about Smita’s work and life in bio.#HealthResearch #HealthTechnology #PeopleInProfile@ubcmedicine @vchhealthcare @ubcspph @worldfoodprogramme @roy_smita27
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Meet Smita Roy — a health economics researcher at the Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation striving to support the well-being of marginalized populations around the world. “If I weren’t in health research, I would likely have continued working in community development and humanitarian aid,” Smita says. “I have always been passionate about supporting marginalized populations and creating programs that improve people's quality of life.” Learn more about Smita’s work and life in bio. #HealthResearch #HealthTechnology #PeopleInProfile @ubcmedicine @vchhealthcare @ubcspph @worldfoodprogramme @roy_smita27
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Accessible, AI-enabled robot companions, studied by VCHRI researcher Dr. Lillian Hung, help foster emotional engagement and social connection for residents of long-term care homes.“For people in long-term care, this technology provides a source of companionship without the physical or cognitive demands of caring for a pet,” Dr. Hung explains.Learn more at the link in bio.#HealthResearch #HealthInnovation #Dementia@nurselillan @ubcmedicine @vchhealthcare @ubcidealab @ubc_nursgradprograms
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Accessible, AI-enabled robot companions, studied by VCHRI researcher Dr. Lillian Hung, help foster emotional engagement and social connection for residents of long-term care homes. “For people in long-term care, this technology provides a source of companionship without the physical or cognitive demands of caring for a pet,” Dr. Hung explains. Learn more at the link in bio. #HealthResearch #HealthInnovation #Dementia @nurselillan @ubcmedicine @vchhealthcare @ubcidealab @ubc_nursgradprograms
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Can a simple blood test offer a window into brain health? Equipped with cutting-edge tools for fluid biomarker analysis, the Wellington Lab at @dmcbrainhealth is advancing our understanding of neurological conditions and enhancing next-generation diagnostics and care.“What makes our research especially meaningful for patients is that we explore the use of a simple, non-invasive blood test to monitor what is happening in the brain,” says Dr. Cheryl Wellington.Get a glimpse behind the lab doors at the link in our bio.#HealthResearch #BrainHealth #BehindTheLabDoors@vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @vghfdn @braincanada @icord_sci
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🩸 Can a simple blood test offer a window into brain health? Equipped with cutting-edge tools for fluid biomarker analysis, the Wellington Lab at @dmcbrainhealth is advancing our understanding of neurological conditions and enhancing next-generation diagnostics and care. “What makes our research especially meaningful for patients is that we explore the use of a simple, non-invasive blood test to monitor what is happening in the brain,” says Dr. Cheryl Wellington. Get a glimpse behind the lab doors at the link in our bio. #HealthResearch #BrainHealth #BehindTheLabDoors @vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @vghfdn @braincanada @icord_sci
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Congratulations to Drs. Michael Bond, Shari Li, Aresh Sepehri and Marie-Pier St-Laurent on receiving the 2026 VCHRI Investigator Awards!Supported by @vghfdn, these peer-reviewed awards recognize excellence and strengthen health research capacity among clinician-scientists at @vchhealthcare and @ubcmedicine.Learn more about the award-winning projects at the link in bio.#HealthResearch #HealthCare #InvestigatorAward@ubcorthopaedics @icord_sci @ubcdigem @ubcemed
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👏 Congratulations to Drs. Michael Bond, Shari Li, Aresh Sepehri and Marie-Pier St-Laurent on receiving the 2026 VCHRI Investigator Awards! Supported by @vghfdn , these peer-reviewed awards recognize excellence and strengthen health research capacity among clinician-scientists at @vchhealthcare and @ubcmedicine . Learn more about the award-winning projects at the link in bio. #HealthResearch #HealthCare #InvestigatorAward @ubcorthopaedics @icord_sci @ubcdigem @ubcemed
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Donald Griesdale as Director, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation (C2E2).As Director, Dr. Griesdale will provide strategic leadership for C2E2, advancing @vchhealthcare research priorities and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration across the health system.Learn more about Dr. Griesdale’s appointment to this important leadership role at the link in bio.#HealthResearch #ResearchExcellence #Leadership
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Donald Griesdale as Director, Centre for Clinical Epidemiology and Evaluation (C2E2). As Director, Dr. Griesdale will provide strategic leadership for C2E2, advancing @vchhealthcare research priorities and strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration across the health system. Learn more about Dr. Griesdale’s appointment to this important leadership role at the link in bio. #HealthResearch #ResearchExcellence #Leadership
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Fetch the Fact! Our pets are here to help explain popular research terms based on VCHRI studies.This week, meet Sugar from the VCHRI administrative team! Sugar is breaking down the concept of targeted temperature management.Learn more in bio.#HealthResearch #FetchTheFact #HeartHealth@vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @dilawricvi
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🐾🐱 Fetch the Fact! Our pets are here to help explain popular research terms based on VCHRI studies. This week, meet Sugar from the VCHRI administrative team! Sugar is breaking down the concept of targeted temperature management. Learn more in bio. #HealthResearch #FetchTheFact #HeartHealth @vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @dilawricvi
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Celebrate this Earth Day by learning how to prepare for and respond to smoke or heat events with clear, practical steps outlined by the Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Action Plan.“As health care providers, we see the impacts of climate change in our practice,” says project lead Dr. Emily Brigham. “Our goal was to give people the knowledge and tools to protect themselves when smoke and extreme heat threaten their lungs.”Learn more at the link in bio.#HealthResearch #EarthDay #LungHealth@vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @centreforlunghealth @bclungfdn @cdcofbc @asthma_canada @copdawarenesscanada
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🌎 Celebrate this Earth Day by learning how to prepare for and respond to smoke or heat events with clear, practical steps outlined by the Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Action Plan. “As health care providers, we see the impacts of climate change in our practice,” says project lead Dr. Emily Brigham. “Our goal was to give people the knowledge and tools to protect themselves when smoke and extreme heat threaten their lungs.” Learn more at the link in bio. #HealthResearch #EarthDay #LungHealth @vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @centreforlunghealth @bclungfdn @cdcofbc @asthma_canada @copdawarenesscanada
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Ahead of #EarthDay this week, we’re sharing our Research in Action video featuring VCHRI researcher Dr. Christopher Carlsten.“Part of patient care is keeping people safe and healthy,” says Dr. Carlsten. “It’s only thought research, gold standard methods that we can do that.”Learn how lung research is changing lives at the link in our bio.#HealthResearch #RespiratoryHealth #LungHealth@vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @centreforlunghealth @bclungfdn
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Ahead of #EarthDay this week, we’re sharing our Research in Action video featuring VCHRI researcher Dr. Christopher Carlsten. “Part of patient care is keeping people safe and healthy,” says Dr. Carlsten. “It’s only thought research, gold standard methods that we can do that.” Learn how lung research is changing lives at the link in our bio. #HealthResearch #RespiratoryHealth #LungHealth @vchhealthcare @ubcmedicine @centreforlunghealth @bclungfdn
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