Calling all research trainees looking to learn more about #patientengagement in #healthresearch !

Join us for the Patient Engagement 101 Workshop taking place on June 19, 2024 from 1-3 pm AT in Halifax or online.

More info: cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/27297.html#a5

Join us on April 25, online or in-person! Larry Mróz @[email protected] will lead a discussion on engaging communities in health care innovation.

We're excited to chat with patients, researchers and others in the cardiac care community. Register below.

Register for Five Days in May, BC’s annual health research showcase!

Learn how research is transforming health and care in BC. Topics include seniors’ health, AI and Indigenous health.

Virtual, free of charge. Every Thursday in May, 12 to 2:30 p.m. PT. bit.ly/3PZxHSl

To deepen your learning on cultural safety and humility, we’re sharing a podcast episode from BC NEIHR.

Listen to Harley Eagle and Laura McNab-Coombs as they explore self-reflection, intention and supporting safer spaces for Indigenous peoples: bit.ly/3PU1JGP

Have you read the latest Michael Smith Health Research BC newsletter? Subscribe for updates on patient-oriented research in BC.

Attention patient partners! Are you passionate about informing #CancerResearch in Canada? The Institute of Cancer Research is seeking a patient representative for our Institute Advisory Board.

If you are interested, e-mail us at [email protected]. Application deadline is April 25.

Do you know a #PatientPartner that demonstrates leadership qualities and actively works to address the disconnect in healthcare?

Do you know a non-Indigenous network member that is actively working to better #IndigenousHealth ?

Submit your nomination 👉 bit.ly/3xmygPm

Missed the recent Northern Health Research Seminar on patient-oriented research? The recording is now available!

Hear about advancing patient-oriented research, the importance of patient perspectives and how to get involved.

Watch: bit.ly/3VM2NQY

Interested in participating in an in-person #workshop to enhance smoking cessation services in the #VCH region? Current or former #smokers who have tried quitting and accessed clinical smoking cessation services within the VCH region can apply here: rb.gy/ywi8ks

Last week, our Unit director Monica Mamut joined a community roundtable led by Pulitzer-prize winning science journalist, Ed Yong, organized by pippsbc.

The roundtable included the long COVID patient and caregiver community, health researchers and more.

'I want patients to know that what we say and do is important.” - Sherri Mytopher, patient partner

We presented at last week's Northern Health Research Seminar. Sherri, Leana Garraway and Rhyann Fairbrother spoke to over 25 attendees about advancing patient-oriented research.

We've updated our website!

Check out our new pages on data, patient partner engagement and learning health systems. You'll also find more information on our audiences and our projects, like the Methods Clusters.

Start exploring: bit.ly/3sTVcng

Earlier this month, the BC SUPPORT Unit presented a provincial vision for learning health systems (LHS). We shared what a learning health system is and what could help support LHS in BC.

Watch the recording: bit.ly/3PEKxoR

Thank you @FoundryBC for hosting us. Linda Li

Last chance! Submit your survey response by noon today.

Please share widely! Give your input to help improve patient-oriented research in BC and across Canada.

Results will support the CIHR SPOR refresh and the ongoing work of the BC SUPPORT Unit. 10-minute survey, anonymous. Closes noon March 25: bit.ly/3IN3GAW