VCH Research Institute

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Explore the approaches & findings from an interdisciplinary collaboration to build a learning health system in Canada’s first publicly funded “dementia village” long-term care home. Join @C2E2News on Oct. 20 for a spotlight session Dr. Amy Salmon: ow.ly/7Tph50WUR4z

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#FundingAnnouncement 🔔 Clinical staff at @VCHhealthcare, @BCCancer, @Fraserhealth, @Northern_Health & @Providence_Hlth can apply to the Knowledge Translation Challenge to help move evidence into health care policy & practice. LOI deadline is Oct. 17: vchri.ca/services/start…

From cutting-edge research to world-class care, the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute is shaping the future of cardiac health. Follow @DilawriCVI to see how it's making waves: ow.ly/hWv550WUQPT #DCI @drdavidawood

This #ArthritisAwarenessMonth, learn how Dr. Mary De Vera is advancing equity, diversity & inclusion in arthritis research, ensuring results reflect the experiences of all patients: ow.ly/ZHoN50WUQOB @Arthritis_ARC @maryadevera @ubcpharmacy

Have you watched Squid Game? 🦑 VCHRI expert Dr. Catharine Winstanley, who studies impulse control & gambling, shares insights into the characters’ behavior from a neuroscience perspective: ow.ly/EykZ50WUQNO @cawinstanley @DMCBrainHealth

For many children, school involves a lot of seated time. @UBC researchers explain why today’s kids are not moving enough & what can be done to change that: ow.ly/XAPy50WUQMC

Meet Smita Roy — a health economics researcher at @C2E2News striving to support the well-being of marginalized populations around the world:vchri.ca/stories/2025/0… @ubcspph @VCHhealthcare

Bipolar disorder can have a devastating impact on patients and their families. Researchers at @VCHResearch have uncovered a surprising — and potentially substantial — therapeutic opportunity: bit.ly/3VoKJe4 @BCMHSUS @UBC_Psychiatry @VCHhealthcare

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Virginia Chiu said #YesToResearch to advocate for those less able to speak up. By testing novel wearable devices, led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Kendall Ho, she is helping improve monitoring & outcomes for emergency department patients: vchri.ca/participate-re…

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🤖 A new study led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Lillian Hung reveals how accessible, AI-enabled robot companions foster emotional engagement & social connection for residents of long-term care homes: vchri.ca/stories/2025/0…

#FundingAnnouncement 📢 Are you a health care professional conducting innovative research at @VCHhealthcare or @Providence_Hlth? Apply for our Innovation & Translational Research Awards today! Register by Nov. 3: vchri.ca/services/start… @VGHFdn @UBC @PHCResearch

Join us on Oct. 15 to learn about the CANTRAIN’s training modules, fellowships, internships, mentorships & other learning opportunities in clinical trials research. Register today: vchri.ca/events/cantrain @wecantrain

This #OvarianCancerAwarenessMonth, explore VCHRI investigator Dr. Jessica McAlpine’s research on the crucial role of early detection in reproductive cancers to help improve the odds of survival & quality of life: ow.ly/e9lZ50WQAqS @GCI_Cluster

Can wearables save lives? Featured in @hospitalnewscom, VCHRI researchers Drs. Calvin Kuo & Mahsa Khalili explore devices that could help detect out-of-hospital cardiac arrests: ow.ly/btbz50WQApr @Aging_SMART @VCHhealthcare @SBME_UBC

This #SpinalCordInjuryDay, learn about innovative home- & gym-based adaptive rowing equipment studied by VCHRI researcher Dr. Ben Mortenson, helping people with spinal cord injuries exercise safely & effectively: vchri.ca/stories/2025/0… @ICORD_SCI @mortensonlab