👏 Congrats to VCHRI researcher Dr. Jessica McAlpine on receiving a New Frontiers Program Project Grant from @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social. This recognition supports her outstanding research transforming endometrial cancer care through more precise, personalized treatments: buff.ly/tkUEfrI

#LendAHand to help researchers explore the efficiency of psilocybin-assisted therapy in treating symptoms of treatment-resistant depression in people diagnosed with bipolar II disorder: www.vchri.ca/research-stu... #YesToResearch #ParticipateInResearch @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social

Investigating psilocybin to treat depression in bipolar II disorder

Investigating psilocybin to treat depression in bipolar II disorder

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How does bipolar disorder affect brain aging? @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social researcher Dr. Paula Villela Nunes explores the science behind accelerated aging & discusses strategies to support long-term brain health:

"Does Bipolar Disorder Age You Faster?" featuring Dr. Paula Villela Nunes - Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | DMCBH

How does bipolar disorder actually accelerate aging? And what can you start doing today to slow the aging process down? Psychiatrist and researcher

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VCHRI researcher Dr. Kendall Ho is equipping patients with smart, home-monitoring digital sensors, empowering them to take an active role in their recovery while remaining safely connected to the care team in real time: buff.ly/QvoZFg2 @healthresearchbc.bsky.social

Changing the landscape of recovery | Michael Smith Health Research BC

Emergency physician and digital health pioneer Dr. Kendall Ho is proving that the best place to recover after an emergency room visit isn’t a hospital bed, it’s at home.

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Heading to the #PrideParade today? 🏳️‍🌈 Explore services & resources provided by @vchhealthcare.bsky.social to support the health care needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community:

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Wildfire smoke can affect everyone, especially individuals with lung conditions. This #WorldLungCancerDay, VCHRI investigator Dr. Emily Brigham shares research-informed strategies to protect your respiratory health during the wildfire season: www.vchri.ca/stories/2024... @clh-lunghealth.bsky.social

Ask an expert: How can I protect my lung health during wildfire season?

The 2023 wildfire season was the most destructive on record in British Columbia, resulting in over 2.8 million hectares of land and forest burned and tens of thousands of evacuations. In preparation…

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Researchers from Dr. Wilfred Jefferies’ lab developed a new, versatile platform for delivering therapeutics & vaccines that could reduce costs & improve access for patients in the future:

Jefferies lab develops promising new ‘Gemini’ platform for vaccine and therapeutic delivery

Researchers from the lab of Dr. Wilf Jefferies (Michael Smith Laboratories, Department of Medical Genetics, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Centre for Blood Research, Djavad Mowafaghian…

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Meet Marion Santos — a clinical trial coordinator at @clh-lunghealth.bsky.social committed to improving quality of life for people living with chronic lung diseases: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...

Why are some events & details more memorable than others? 🧠 A new study led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Daniela Palombo, along with Drs. Connor Kerns & Veronica Dudarev, explored how memory is shaped by attention & social cues: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...

The influence of social situations on memory

Most days, we encounter people and things that we either do or do not like. But why are some events and details more memorable than others? A study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute…

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👏 Congratulations to this year’s VCHRI Research Challenge recipients — @vchhealthcare.bsky.social point-of-care staff who, with guidance of experienced VCHRI investigators, will lead research projects to improve patient care delivery: www.vchri.ca/announcement... @ubcmedicine.bsky.social

#NewPublication: Researchers at BCCSU compared the effects of slow-release oral morphine & methadone on health care use among people receiving treatment for opioid use disorder, helping inform the expansion of treatment options:

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👁 Breakthrough research led by VCHRI investigator Dr. Neeru Gupta identified a pathway responsible for clearing fluid & waste buildup in the back of the eye, opening new opportunities to harness this system to treat leading causes of blindness: buff.ly/8bhT8p0

A new study by @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social researchers found that the brain reorganizes its dopamine signaling in the earliest stages of Parkinson’s disease, offering new insight into how these changes contribute to movement & cognitive difficulties:

New study reveals how the brain reorganizes itself in early Parkinson's disease - Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | DMCBH

A new study led by Dr. Jon Stoessl and a team of researchers at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) has found that the brain

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Rain or shine, this group of older adults in Whitehorse fast walks up to 15 kilometres twice a week. 🚶 VCHRI researcher Dr. Dawn Mackey highlights that mobility helps older adults maintain their independance & quality of life:

Speed walking may decrease cognitive decline. Here’s why Whitehorse retirees have done it for years | CBC News

Rain or shine, the group of up to 10 retirees meet up on Wednesdays and Saturdays for fast walks as long as 15 kilometres. While some members recognize the health gains of their speedy outings, they say...

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A global review led by @ubcmedicine.bsky.social researchers found that mRNA vaccines are safe & effective at preventing infectious diseases such as COVID-19, while also showing promise for a range of applications in cancer, autoimmune disorders & beyond: buff.ly/D8a6pak

#ParticipateInResearch to help investigators study Brain Health PRO, an educational program designed to teach participants about dementia risk factors: www.vchri.ca/research-stu... @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social

Preventing dementia with Brain Health PRO

Preventing dementia with Brain Health PRO

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👏 Congrats to dedicated VCHRI researchers awarded Canadian Institutes of Health Research Spring 2026 Project Grants! Learn more about their groundbreaking research advancing health care across B.C. & worldwide: www.vchri.ca/announcement...

VCHRI researchers awarded CIHR project grants to support health research

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the results of its Spring 2026 project grant competition. Congratulations to all the VCHRI researchers who were awarded project grants a...

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Join our team at VCHRI! #WeAreHiring an Assistant Manager, Human Resources, to provide strategic human resources guidance & operational support to VCHRI leadership. Apply today:

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VCHRI offers outstanding career growth and learning opportunities. Learn more about how you can apply for a position.

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Happy #WorldBrainDay! Join us next Wednesday for a special event exploring how we can make brain health more accessible beyond traditional approaches to science and care. Featuring Drs. Silke Appel-Cresswell, Tanya Barretto and Marissa Lithopoulos Register: www.bcbrainwellness.ca/events/world...

World Brain Day 2026: Access for All: Brain Wellness Beyond Traditional Approaches to Science and Care — BC Brain Wellness Program

Celebrate World Brain Day by joining the BC Brain Wellness Program and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health for a live session of presentations and panel discussion about expanding resea...

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👀 Get a glimpse behind the AIM Lab doors, where researchers are applying AI-powered technologies to transform cancer diagnostics & treatment planning. @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @vchhealthcare.bsky.social @sbmeubc.bsky.social @gynecancerinitiative.ca

Using 3D body scanning technology, UBC researchers led by Dr. Peter Cripton examined how pregnancy changes seatbelt fit — helping inform the design of next-gen vehicle restraint systems: buff.ly/uF6IUfF @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @ubcorthopaedics.bsky.social @vchhealthcare.bsky.social

Celebrating 25 years of building research talent and health impact. Dr. Heather Gainforth is reshaping spinal cord injury research through stronger partnership and shared knowledge with communities: bit.ly/4wTWES4 #HealthResearch #SpinalCordInjury #ResearchImpact @vchresearch.bsky.social

#LendAHand to help investigators explore the relationship between pregnancy, hormones & tendon adaptation: www.vchri.ca/research-stu... #YesToResearch #ParticipateInResearch @agingsmart.bsky.social

Exploring pregnancy, hormones and tendon adaptation

Exploring pregnancy, hormones and tendon adaptation

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Kudos to VCHRI researcher Dr. Chenoa Matthews on joining the UBC School of Population & Public Health as a tenure-track assistant professor. She will continue supporting Indigenous health research that translates into meaningful changes: buff.ly/JTAhfHN @chenoamarie.bsky.social

A new study co-authored by VCHRI researchers Drs. Daniel Renouf & David Schaeffer has identified new-onset diabetes as a promising indicator for earlier detection of pancreatic cancer: buff.ly/nsUP6Ys @pancan.bsky.social

🦾 A state-of-the-art chemotherapy robot is transforming care at VGH. The system can prepare up to 12 medications at a time, supporting patients in the Leukemia & Bone Marrow Transplant Program led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Kevin Song: buff.ly/bDY3K4b @vghfdn.bsky.social

VGH the first hospital in Canada to implement KIRO Oncology chemotherapy robots | VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

Funded by VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation’s Greater Than Cancer campaign, the KIRO Oncology robots improve timely access to life-saving cancer therapies.

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In response to growing climate change challenges, a research team led by VCHRI investigator Dr. Emily Brigham conducted a quality improvement project to develop a Wildfire Smoke & Extreme Heat Action Plan: buff.ly/O1IKPJW@clh-... @hospitalnews.bsky.social

Helping people breathe easier in a changing climate

Enhance your knowledge on Helping people breathe easier with evidence-based recommendations for managing extreme weather impacts.

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Instead of glassware & Petri dishes, AIM Lab is powered by advanced computers designed to tackle some of medicine’s most complex challenges. 🧑‍💻 Led by VCHRI investigator Dr. Ali Bashashati, the lab pushes the boundaries of patient care by applying AI to cancer research:

Behind the lab doors: Driving cancer diagnostics at the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab

When you step into the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab (AIM Lab), the energy is hard to miss. Located at the University of British Columbia (UBC), AIM Lab stands apart from traditional…

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A new quality improvement project led by VCHRI investigator Dr. Chris Carlsten is helping researchers better understand why many people continue to struggle with quitting smoking & what changes could strengthen smoking cessation care in primary care settings:

Taking a closer look at smoking cessation in primary care

Smoking rates in British Columbia have decreased significantly over the past several decades, yet approximately eight to 10 per cent of people still smoke. Tobacco use remains a leading cause of…

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What is bipolar disorder & how does it affect a person’s mood & daily life? VCHRI researcher Dr. Ivan Torres explains these key questions & highlights how research is shaping more personalized & effective treatment for people living with this condition: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...

Ask an expert: How is research changing our understanding of bipolar disorder?

Bipolar disorder is a complex mental health condition that affects mood, energy and daily life for up to 3.4 per cent of Canadians. While misconceptions about the disorder persist, research has…

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