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Presenting The Research Review Magazine: Winter 2025

We're proud to present the Winter 2025 edition of The Research Review Magazine from Providence Research. Read profiles of some of our exceptional researchers and highlights of the ground-breaking research conducted at Providence Research and our centres.

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A look inside Providence Research Biobanks

"A unique resource in the world."

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Who We Are

Providence Research, the research engine of Providence Health Care (PHC), is home to several globally recognized research centres and clinical academic research groups.

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News

Dr. Darryl Knight reappointed as President of Providence Research

February 13, 2025

Dr. Darryl Knight has been reappointed as President, Providence Research, Associate Dean, Research, UBC Faculty [...]

Cardiovascular Profile

Providence Research Profiles: Dr. Pascal Bernatchez

February 5, 2025

In this edition of Providence Research Profiles, we feature Dr. Pascal Bernatchez, who has conducted significant [...]

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Announcement - Changes to UBC Bank Accounts

January 16, 2025

The University of British Columbia (UBC) is changing its bank accounts from HSBC Bank Canada to the Royal Bank o [...]

Awards Innovation

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Announcing the 2025 PHC Practice-Based Research Challenge

January 8, 2025

Are you interested in research & patient care improvement? Join the 15th cohort of the PHC Practice-Based Resear [...]

Innovation

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Gene-editing treatment approved by Health Canada for sickle cell disease and tha [...]

January 7, 2025

A gene editing treatment for sickle cell disease (SCD) and transfusion-dependent beta-thalassemia (TDT) has rece [...]

Awards Innovation

Brainstorming at work at Skunkworks: Hacking Chronic Disease

Interdisciplinary teams hack chronic disease at fourth annual Skunkworks

December 13, 2024

The fourth annual Skunkworks, Hacking Chronic Disease, brought together interdisciplinary teams of allied health [...]

Cardiovascular Profile

Providence Research Profiles: Dr. Scott Tebbutt

December 6, 2024

Providence Research is home to many outstanding researchers engaged in groundbreaking work. In our Providence Re [...]

Awards Cardiovascular HIV/AIDS Profile

Providence Research Profiles: Drs. John Cairns and Julio Montaner

October 30, 2024

Providence Research is home to many outstanding researchers engaged in groundbreaking work. In this edition of o [...]

Cardiovascular Innovation

L-R: Rachel Milligan, Josie Mackey, Wynne Chiu, Kristi Coldwell, Dr. Sandra Lauck, Kim Brownjohn, Naomi Lee, Marc Bains, Katrien Moore, Dr. Brian Clark

Evaluation of new Peer Mentorship Program will help support heart transplant pat [...]

September 6, 2024

A new study will evaluate the implementation of a peer mentorship program (PMP) to improve patients’ experience [...]

Profile

Providence Research Profiles: Dr. Nadia Khan

August 29, 2024

This month, we are profiling Dr. Nadia Khan, Head of the Division of Internal Medicine at the University of Brit [...]

Innovation

Cultivating innovation and entrepreneurship at Providence Research

August 29, 2024

Innovation plays a vital role in advancing health care. By identifying areas for improvement in care, creating s [...]

Innovation

PHIR+E: Advancing Innovation with Providence Research

June 20, 2024

Providence Health Innovation, Research + Engagement (PHIR+E), a part of and the link between Providence Research [...]