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An example of research in action, @kiffercard.bsky.social & his research are shaping supports for young people to build resilience in the face of climate change. Partnering w/ @mhrcanada.bsky.social
Learn more: bit.ly/43hOnu1

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A photo of Kiffer Card smiling outdoors, wearing glasses and a cap. He is holding a relaxed corgi in his lap, surrounded by lush green foliage.
May 20, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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People living in rural and remote areas often face challenges when participating in #ClinicalTrials. Learn how Dr. Robert Olson is reducing these barriers in #NorthernBC: bit.ly/3Ev3lnO

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Dr. Rob Olson smiling, standing in a medical setting with medical equipment behind him. Text reads on the graphic reads "Bringing research closer to home." This story is part of a series that spotlights regional impacts in BC, with this story focused on the north.
February 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Through art & storytelling, Indigenous communities & researchers in the north are shaping culturally safe healthcare — supporting reconciliation & transforming care: bit.ly/4hHCnHJ

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A group of pharmacy staff from Northern Health sitting around a table, smiling and showing their art during a Secret Pocket workshop. Text on the image reads "Arts-based, anti-colonial training for health professionals." This story is part of a series that spotlights regional impacts in BC, with this story focused on the north.
February 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Nearly 3,000 youth have died to BC’s toxic drug crisis. Dr. Kora DeBeck is taking action by amplifying youth voices, advancing research, and pushing for better drug policy and care. Read her story: bit.ly/3Z2kwo2

#RegionalDiversityBC #VancouverCoastalBC
Dr. Kora DeBeck (bottom right) with the At-Risk Youth Study (ARYS) team (LtoR): Trevor Goodyear, Shane Haggerty, Michelle Bridgeman, Christian Barborini, Cameron Eekhoudt, and dog Juno. Text reads: " Science over stigma: ARYS drives change for youth battling substance use"
June 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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Health research is all around us, all across BC.

We’re kicking off a new series to spotlight regional impacts — starting with #NorthernBC. Home to 300,000 people, the region faces unique challenges for research and care being met by exceptional individuals and teams.

#RegionalDiversityBC
A collage feature three images from stories about northern BC. On the top are two photos, one of Dr. Rob Olson in a medical setting and one of patient partner Christina LaBerge in her home. On the bottom is a photo of a group of pharmacy staff from Northern Health sitting around a table, smiling and showing their art during a Secret Pocket workshop. To the left of the collage is text that reads "Health research is all around us.
February 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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From the Okanagan to the Kootenays, health research is thriving across the Interior. This diverse region is home to a growing biotech hub and innovative projects improving health in rural and urban communities.
#RegionalDiversityBC #InteriorBC
Alt text: A digital graphic promoting research advancements in British Columbia's Interior, featuring the Michael Smith Health Research BC logo. The text reads: "Advancing research in BC’s Interior" with a label marked "INTERIOR." The right side contains three images: A group of five people at a conference or event, smiling and posing together. Three individuals collaborating at a computer in an office setting. Five researchers wearing lab coats and safety glasses in a laboratory environment. The design has a dark blue background with purple and white accents, emphasizing research efforts in the region.
April 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Christina LaBerge, a patient partner in #NorthernBC, speaks to the power of telling your own story. She shares how patient perspectives can foster empathy in research: bit.ly/3Zsl0TR

#RegionalDiversityBC #PatientEngagement
Patient partner Christina LaBerge, smiling. She seems to be standing in her home. A clock, a window and many plants can be seen behind her. Text on the image reads "Patient partner shares the power of telling your own story." This story is part of a series that spotlights regional impacts in BC, with this story focused on the north.
February 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Dr. Kelli Stajduhar’s work focuses on reforming palliative care models to provide and improve care in multiple settings, including for long-term care clients and hard-to-reach, homeless populations. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/3D0ZYol

#RegionalDiversityBC #VancouverIsland

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A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair and glasses on her head smiles gently at the camera. She is wearing a red sweater and stands in front of a colorful fabric backdrop featuring abstract human figures and various shapes. A text overlay in the bottom left corner reads 'ISLAND' in purple, followed by 'Bringing compassion and dignity to end-of-life care' in bold blue font.
March 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Over the past five months, we’ve spotlighted regional health research impacts across BC. Our tour comes to an end in Vancouver with a look at innovative projects tackling urban health issues.

#RegionalDiversityBC #VancouverCoastalBC
A digital graphic promoting research advancements in British Columbia's Vancouver Coastal region, featuring the Michael Smith Health Research BC logo. The text reads: "Advancing research in Vancouver" with a label marked "Vancouver Coastal" The right side contains three images: Dr. Quynh Doan at BC Children's Hospital. She is wearing navy scrubs while standing confidently in a brightly lit hospital hallway. Three professionals, Dr. Paxton Bach with research team members Sahar Shahidi and Maddie Newby, smiling in a clinical setting. A group seated at a community event with banners, Dr. Kora DeBeck (bottom right) with the At-Risk Youth Study (ARYS) team (LtoR): Trevor Goodyear, Shane Haggerty, Michelle Bridgeman, Christian Barborini, Cameron Eekhoudt, and dog Juno. The design has a dark blue background with purple and white accents, emphasizing research efforts in the region.
June 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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As we continue our series highlighting regional impacts, this month we look at Vancouver Island. From Victoria’s hub to diverse coastal communities, dedicated teams are advancing research to enable better health.

#RegionalDiversityBC #VancouverIsland
A graphic from Michael Smith Health Research BC highlights research advancements on Vancouver Island. The left side features a white background with the organization's logo at the top and bold blue text reading, 'Advancing research on Vancouver Island,' with a purple 'ISLAND' label above. The right side has two images: the top image shows a woman in a red sweater standing in front of a colorful fabric backdrop with abstract human figures, and the bottom image shows a diverse group of people in a modern workspace, with a woman in a white top gesturing towards a computer screen while speaking to a colleague.
March 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Every day, 5 people die from drug toxicity in BC. Dr. Paxton Bach is leading new treatment research — offering hope for people living with methamphetamine use disorder. bit.ly/4mvc62J
#RegionalDiversityBC #VancouverCoastalBC
Dr. Paxton Bach with research team members Sahar Shahidi and Maddie Newby. Text reads: "Vancouver Coastal. New hope for people with stimulant use disorder.
June 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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Support from Clinical Trials BC has made a fundamental difference in Interior Health’s capacity to conduct clinical trials.

Learn about how the number of people with the skills to run high-quality clinical research is increasing: bit.ly/4i2YAQk

#RegionalDiversityBC #Interior
A story from BC's interior region, about raising the bar on clinical research at Interior Health. There is a photo of three people, diverse in age and appearance, sitting at a desk and looking intently at two computer screens.
April 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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Stigma and misinformation keep many from getting dementia support. Dr. Juanita-Dawne Bacsu is working with rural communities to change that, raising awareness and improving access to care. Learn more: bit.ly/4j68lP3

#RegionalDiversityBC #Interior
This digital graphic highlights efforts to reduce the stigma of dementia in British Columbia's Interior. It features a group of six smiling individuals at an event, with name tags and lanyards, emphasizing community and advocacy. The text reads: "Breaking the stigma of dementia one conversation at a time" with a label marked "INTERIOR." The design includes a dark blue background with purple and white accents, reinforcing a professional yet welcoming tone.
April 15, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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Across the Fraser region, health research is driving new solutions to meet the needs of diverse communities. From urban centres to rural farmlands, researchers are shaping a healthier future through innovation & collaboration.

#RegionalDiversityBC #FraserBC
A digital graphic promoting research advancements in British Columbia's Fraser region, featuring the Michael Smith Health Research BC logo. The text reads: "Advancing research in Fraser region" with a label marked "FRASER." The right side contains three images: 1. A researcher smiling and holding a relaxed corgi in his lap, surrounded by lush green foliage. 2. Three family and care partners smiling and sitting, seemingly in a conference room 3. An aerial photo of the Trinity Western University campus The design has a dark blue background with purple and white accents, emphasizing research efforts in the region.
May 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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ICYMI: As we come to the end of our tour spotlighting regional health research impacts across BC, our final stop is Vancouver. Check out innovative projects tackling urban health issues: bsky.app/profile/heal...

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Over the past five months, we’ve spotlighted regional health research impacts across BC. Our tour comes to an end in Vancouver with a look at innovative projects tackling urban health issues.

#RegionalDiversityBC #VancouverCoastalBC
A digital graphic promoting research advancements in British Columbia's Vancouver Coastal region, featuring the Michael Smith Health Research BC logo. The text reads: "Advancing research in Vancouver" with a label marked "Vancouver Coastal" The right side contains three images: Dr. Quynh Doan at BC Children's Hospital. She is wearing navy scrubs while standing confidently in a brightly lit hospital hallway. Three professionals, Dr. Paxton Bach with research team members Sahar Shahidi and Maddie Newby, smiling in a clinical setting. A group seated at a community event with banners, Dr. Kora DeBeck (bottom right) with the At-Risk Youth Study (ARYS) team (LtoR): Trevor Goodyear, Shane Haggerty, Michelle Bridgeman, Christian Barborini, Cameron Eekhoudt, and dog Juno. The design has a dark blue background with purple and white accents, emphasizing research efforts in the region.
June 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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ICYMI: The Fraser region is the focus of our fourth regional impact across BC series. With a mix of urban centres & rural communities, through collaboration, researchers are working to transform ideas into impact that improve care: bit.ly/44WJcSO

Stay tuned for more soon. #RegionalDiversityBC
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Across the Fraser region, health research is driving new solutions to meet the needs of diverse communities. From urban centres to rural farmlands, researchers are shaping a healthier future through i...
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May 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Trinity Western University’s research culture and infrastructure are growing. We’re supporting researchers to drive innovation, and together, we’re ensuring bold ideas can take root and create lasting impact: bit.ly/4iQaldk

#RegionalDiversityBC #FraserRegion
A digital graphic featuring an aerial photo of the campus of Trinity West University. The text overlay reads: "How Trinity Western University is expanding its research impact." In the bottom left, a label marked "FRASER" is present, indicating the research's regional focus. The design features a dark blue background with a purple accent in the top right corner.
May 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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ICYMI: We’ve been spotlighting BC’s Interior in the third installment in our regional diversity series. The region is home to a growing biotech hub & innovative projects improving health in rural & urban communities: bit.ly/3R8ri7p

Stay tuned for our next region. #RegionalDiversityBC
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From the Okanagan to the Kootenays, health research is thriving across the Interior. This diverse region is home to a growing biotech hub and innovative projects improving health in rural and urban co...
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April 29, 2025 at 11:16 PM
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ICYMI: We’ve been focusing on Vancouver Island in our series spotlighting regional impacts throughout BC. From Victoria’s hub to diverse coastal communities, dedicated teams are advancing research to enable better health: bit.ly/4jyhiAH

Stay tuned for the third installment of #RegionalDiversityBC
Michael Smith Health Research BC (@healthresearchbc.bsky.social)
As we continue our series highlighting regional impacts, this month we look at Vancouver Island. From Victoria’s hub to diverse coastal communities, dedicated teams are advancing research to enable be...
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April 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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A modern approach to managing #ClinicalTrials: introducing a new management system at Island Health has made research more streamlined, efficient & compliant with regulatory requirements. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/3EYede2

#RegionalDiversityBC #VancouverIsland @vanislandhealth.bsky.social
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March 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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ICYMI: We’ve kicked off a new series spotlighting regional impacts throughout BC — starting with the north. The region faces unique challenges for research and care that are being met by some exceptional individuals and teams:
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Stay tuned for more #RegionalDiversityBC.
A collage feature three images from stories about northern BC. On the top are two photos, one of Dr. Rob Olson in a medical setting and one of patient partner Christina LaBerge in her home. On the bottom is a photo of a group of pharmacy staff from Northern Health sitting around a table, smiling and showing their art during a Secret Pocket workshop. To the left of the collage is text that reads "Health research is all around us.
February 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM