Supervised by VCHRI investigator Dr. Manu Madhav, Annie Kim is using virtual reality to detect subtle navigation challenges, helping to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier: ow.ly/ASrw50Xrjpt @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social @manusmad.bsky.social

This #WorldDiabetesDay, discover the effects of low & high blood sugar, as well as science-backed management strategies & emerging treatments for type 1 diabetes from VCHRI expert Dr. Breay Paty:

As temperatures drop & respiratory viruses such as influenza begin to circulate, Vancouver Coastal Health reminds people most at risk of serious illness & their loved ones to get vaccinated: https://ow.ly/4pFQ50XnXvB

Co-led by VCHRI investigators Drs. David Huntsman & Torsten Nielsen & supported by renewed funding from Terry Fox Research Institute (TFRI), the research team will study six types of sarcoma affecting children, adolescents & young adults: https://ow.ly/8O1L50XnXlt Gynecologic Cancer Initiative

Featured in Canadian Healthcare Technology, a new study 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: ow.ly/gHZ850XnXP5

#InTheNews — VCHRI researchers Drs. Christina Luong & Purang Abolmaesumi are harnessing the power of AI to help frontline physicians perform point-of-care ultrasound for patients suspected of heart failure, enabling faster diagnosis & saving lives:

Seven start-up ventures founded by Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia community members have joined the UBC’s Venture Founder program to help address global challenges in areas including AI, biotechnology, health care & innovation: https://ow.ly/A5T350XnXjK

😴 Limit naps, reduce light exposure before bedtime & avoid caffeine after noon — these simple strategies can help improve your sleep. Learn more from VCHRI researcher Dr. Najib Ayas: https://ow.ly/1VaC50XnXin Vancouver Coastal Health UBC Data Science & Health Cluster (DASH)

Learn about trends in contraception use in B.C. & across Canada, the impact of universal coverage & the role of misinformation. Join C2E2 on Nov. 17 for a spotlight session Dr. Laura Schummers: https://ow.ly/sPTK50XkyQS

The first successful human transplant of a kidney converted from blood type A to universal type O, using special enzymes developed by Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia researchers, is a major step toward faster, more compatible organ donations: https://ow.ly/fTPh50X8TF6

Join the MOSAIC study team! @ubcmedicine.bsky.social is seeking a passionate & collaborative postdoctoral fellow to support the MOSAIC study, which is advancing cardiac precision medicine through AI & machine learning. Apply today: https://ow.ly/H5Uq50XkyLZ

Co-led by Drs. David Perrin & Larry Goldenberg, a team of researchers from @chem.ubc.ca & Vancouver Prostate Centre has developed a new method to design safer, more targeted cancer drugs. Using DNA it selectively targets cancer cells while minimizing side effects: www.vchri.ca/stories... #Movember

🫀 From a week in hospital to a same-day heart procedure — discover #ResearchInAction with VCHRI investigator Dr. David Wood, who is transforming heart care through breakthrough innovations. @vchhealthcare.bsky.social @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @vghfdn.bsky.social

This #Movember, learn about a first-of-its-kind study led by VCHRI researchers Drs. Ryan Flannigan & Faraz Hach at the M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences exploring the AI-enabled PenoMeter — a novel mobile program for diagnosing Peyronie’s disease:

It is important for children to be immunized against serious communicable illnesses to protect themselves & their communities. 💉 VCHRI researcher Dr. Manish Sadarangani shares what parents need to know to help kids face their shots with confidence: https://ow.ly/tnAo50X8TER

Join us on Nov. 12 to learn about common online & on-site cybersecurity risks in research as well as practical strategies to mitigate them. Register today: https://www.vchri.ca/events/cybersecurity-awareness-researchers

A novel microdosing strategy for people with opioid use disorder has the potential to transform lives & improve outcomes, according to a promising new study led by VCHRI investigator Dr. Jessica Moe: https://ow.ly/QNe150X8TFr Vancouver Sun

#CareerOpportunity 📢 MOSAIC study team is hiring a highly motivated & detail-oriented Research Coordinator to support a provincial study on echocardiography, genomics & AI. Apply today: https://ow.ly/byH950Xky0H

👻🎃 Happy Halloween from all of us at the VCHRI team! Stay curious, stay safe & keep supporting health research that makes a real-world impact. And don’t forget to enjoy your sweet treats (in moderation)!

👏 Congrats to Dr. Alex Wyatt, a leading cancer genomics researcher at VCHRI, on his appointment as the UBC President’s Excellence Chair in Precision Oncology! This prestigious recognition celebrates his pioneering research at the Vancouver Prostate Centre: ow.ly/wXGk50XkC0N

🎉 Kudos to two VCHRI-supported teams at Richmond Community for receiving oneVCH Awards! Through collaboration & evidence-based solutions, they are improving patient care & inspire others to excel every day. @vchhealthcare.bsky.social @vghfdn.bsky.social

Join the MOSAIC study team! Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia is hiring a Project Manager to provide leadership in operations & strategic guidance for a study integrating multi-modal data & AI to advance personalized cardiovascular care. Apply today: https://ow.ly/tNpt50XjfQi

This #WorldStrokeDay, learn how a community exercise program developed by Dr. Janice Eng’s team could help stroke survivors improve mobility, balance & memory while reducing the risk of falls: https://ow.ly/XZ3A50X8TX5 Centre for Aging SMART UBC Department of Physical Therapy @ubcosot.bsky.social

👏 Congrats to VCHRI researchers Drs. @pcvblack.bsky.social, David Huntsman & Torsten Nielsen on receiving @terryfoxresearch.bsky.social New Frontiers Program Project Grants! Their impactful projects aim to personalize treatments for bladder cancer & improve early detection & treatment of sarcoma.

A new study led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Miles Mannas applied cutting-edge stimulated Raman histology to rapidly analyse tissue biopsies during robotic prostate surgery, significantly reducing surgical times while enhancing cancerous tissue removal:

#FundingOpportunity 📢 Discover how curiosity, collaboration & mentorship can spark meaningful change while inspiring others to take their first steps into research from the 2025 VCHRI Research Challenge recipients: www.vchri.ca/2025/10...

Join our team at VCHRI! #WeAreHiring a Research Assistant to support biobank services at our Clinical Research Unit by assisting with collecting, processing & temporarily storing biospecimens. Apply today:

Each year, about 3,000 people in Canada are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. VCHRI experts Drs. Aline Talhouk & Lesa Dawson share key insights on warning signs, risk factors & how research is advancing earlier detection:

🫁 Discover #ResearchInAction with VCHRI researcher Dr. Chris Carlsten, who is leveraging cutting-edge technology to study how everyday exposures such as fire, smoke or traffic pollution affect lung health, paving the way for new strategies in prevention & treatment.

Congratulations to Dr. David Wood on his appointment as the inaugural Chief Scientific Officer of the Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute! His leadership will expand global partnerships & accelerate research discoveries to transform cardiovascular care:

Taking antipsychotic medications as prescribed lowers the risk of car crashes among drivers with schizophrenia, according to new research led by VCHRI investigator Dr. John Staples:

What if your brain is more capable of change than you imagined? Join our leading experts, Drs. Lara Boyd, Teresa Liu-Ambrose and Silke Appel-Cresswell, on November 3 to explore how science, lifestyle and wellness shape brain health. Register today: communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/rewir...

As a leading health research institute, VCHRI helps bring innovative therapies to patients through high-quality clinical research, supporting more than 300 active clinical trials in 2024: www.vchri.ca/partici... #DidYouKnow #AtAGlance #ParticipateInResearch

A first in B.C. — VCHRI researchers & Vancouver Coastal Health eye surgeons Drs. Wai Ching Lam & Zaid Mammo have performed sight-restoring surgery on two patients using a new retinal gene therapy to correct inherited night vision loss: https://ow.ly/PI8M50X8TBl VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

🤖 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 is proud to support AI and the Future of Medicine, happening Nov. 15–16 at UBC. This event features expert panels, hands-on workshops & a keynote by MIT clinical research director Dr. Leo Celi. Register to attend: https://ow.ly/s4uS50Xa1Fh

Thank you to our Foundation & generous donors for supporting research that’s shaping the future of health care. Your impact reaches every patient.

Congrats to ICORD on receiving the City of Vancouver Leadership in Reconciliation Award for their seed2STEM program! Learn how this initiative is creating culturally safe pathways for Indigenous high school students to participate in STEM research: https://ow.ly/7z3l50XcK2p

This #WorldSpineDay, learn about the innovative engineering behind the award-winning wheelchair designed by the VCHRI researcher Dr. Jaimie Borisoff’s team with stability, maneuverability & versatility in mind: https://ow.ly/LCnx50X8TAk British Columbia Institute of Technology @ubcosot.bsky.social

👏 Congrats to VCHRI trainees Alanna Shwed, Daniele Ferrari, Hiten Naik, Jacob Hutton, Jade Witten, Jordan Broberg, Kenneth Noguchi, @lktphysio.bsky.social, Printha Wijesinghe, Stefano Sorrentino, Talia Salzman & Wesam Farag, who received @healthresearchbc.bsky.social 2025 Research Trainee awards!

💡 Discover VCHRI’s vision, impact & the transformative research shaping the future of health care — featuring trailblazers Drs. Martin Gleave, Brian Kwon, Gabrielle Legault, Lynn Raymond & Teresa Tsang:

#ParticipateInResearch & help investigators evaluate a virtual cardiac rehabilitation program designed for people in rural & remote areas of British Columbia who don’t have access to in-person care: www.vchri.ca/researc...#ParticipateInResearch#YesToResearch #LendAHand

💪 Fueled by historic philanthropic support, VCHRI has scaled up its research capacity with the launch of two landmark research institutes — Dilawri Cardiovascular Institute & M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences in 2024/2025: www.vchri.ca/our-res... #DidYouKnow #AtAGlance

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, learn about a groundbreaking study by VCHRI investigator Dr. Kathryn Isaac, exploring a machine learning-powered predictive modelling tool to help breast cancer patients make informed decisions about breast reconstruction:

The Real-Time Virtual Support Network led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Kendall Ho enhances accessible patient care for rural & Indigenous communities by connecting them with health professionals: https://ow.ly/rpwg50X8Tzq The Ubyssey First Nations Health Authority

🎉 Congrats to VCHRI investigators Drs. Ryan Hoiland, Emilia Lim & Min Hyung Ryu — recipients of the Canada Foundation for Innovation JELF awards for cutting-edge research infrastructure that will fuel health innovations:

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, discover new research by VCHRI experts Drs. Ivan Torres & Lakshmi Yatham on how cognitive tests could help improve care & treatment for people with bipolar disorder: https://ow.ly/bqjO50X5llz Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) Mental Health Research Canada

#ICYMI: This week, at the Canadian Society of Transplantation Annual Scientific Meeting, a day-long celebration honored the achievements of VCHRI investigator Dr. Paul Keown, recognizing his outstanding contributions to clinical practice & research in genome sciences & precision transplantation 👏

Meet Gale Ladua — an animal lover & clinical research coordinator helping to advance the field of transplant infectious diseases: www.vchri.ca/stories/2025... @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @vchhealthcare.bsky.social @sarabelga.bsky.social

Margaret Hanson says #YesToResearch to support the discovery of new treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Learn about her participation in a study led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Martin McKeown, exploring a novel smartwatch to help optimise medication scheduling: