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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Curl up some science this Sept with the Evidence Speaks! 🍂 💊 Does methadone improve survival among people with OAT? 👪 What do caregivers think is important in paediatric obesity management? 💉Can HPV vaccines reduce anal HPV risk? Check out our write ups: bit.ly/4roND1H

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Kate and Brian Chong are more than just a happy couple; Brian is his wife’s living #KidneyDonor. September marks ‘Living Donation Week,’ and Kate and Brian want to spread awareness of the life-saving procedure by sharing their story. Read or watch the full segment: tinyurl.com/2m67mbvn

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BC Genome Sciences Centre @bcgsc.ca · 09/09/2026

🧬 Explore. Connect. Collaborate. The GSC Collaborator Forum is bringing Vancouver’s research community together for a day of science, technology & collaboration. 📅 Oct. 29 | Vancouver 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2026CollabForum

Alt text: Promotional graphic for Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre Collaborator Forum 2026, taking place Thursday, October 29, 2026, in Vancouver. The day program runs 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Vancouver-Centre and features scientific sessions, invited keynotes, an AI in Genomics panel, partner core facilities, and sponsor talks and booths. The evening program runs 4:00–7:00 p.m. at the GSC and includes the Sequence to Innovate Competition, poster and networking reception, and tours of GSC lab and compute facilities. Sponsor logos are displayed along the bottom.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

When Dr. Jim Christenson speaks about receiving the Order of British Columbia, which recognizes residents who have served with the greatest distinction, he does so with a sense of humility. “I feel a ‘why me’ kind of thing… I do not think I am special,” he says. 👉 bit.ly/4j7B9tg

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Applications are now open for the Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award! This competition supports early career clinician investigators by providing funds that will help them explore research questions. Deadline: January 15, 2027 🖱️: tinyurl.com/3v27auz3

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Check out this article by AH researcher Dr. Bohdan Noskyk, as well as a number of our staff and trainees, on the potential benefits of take-home methadone.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Are you interested in apply for the Banting Discovery Award program? Founded in 1925, the Banting Discovery Foundation is Canada’s oldest health charity that supports early career researchers. To apply, submit Notice of Intent by October 19th. Learn more: tinyurl.com/y5ymtnta

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Why is improved detection and person-centred care needed for substance-induced mental disorders? AH scientist Dr. Joseph Puyat sought to understand the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors associated with SIMDs in BC. Learn more about what he found: tinyurl.com/2cvspb2x

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

AH scientist Dr. Amanda Slaunwhite is among the recipients of new funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, for her project investigating the inequalities experienced by people who are leaving correctional centres in BC'. 💡 tinyurl.com/3tacdvvh

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

In this month's edition of the Evidence Speaks, we look at: 🧠Improved detection needed for substance-induced mental disorders ⚕️Removal of both fallopian tubes reduces #OvarianCancer risk 🎒Maternal congenital heart defects drive developmental delays Get the full rundown: bit.ly/4wsCWw5

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

AH scientist Dr. Lily Zhou was recognised as a principle investigator in the latest CIHR Project Competition, for her projectwhich aims to improve decision-making and care for people experiencing swallowing difficulties after #stroke. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4ye2d288

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Island Health will receive $1.3 million over three years to help seniors and Elders on North Vancouver Island stay safely in their homes and communities. 💡Learn more: tinyurl.com/3c46eyzd

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🏅 12 British Columbians are being celebrated and honoured for their service to the province — and beyond — as the latest appointees to the Order of BC, including AH scientist Dr. Jim Christenson. Learn more: tinyurl.com/227uc6uv

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Significant under diagnosis of chronic #KidneyDisease (CKD) ism now the 9th leading cause of death globally. Many of these deaths could be prevented by a simple urine test, according to a landmark research papers published in the Lancet. Learn more: bit.ly/4vYozzn

Woman holding paper models of two kidneys to her stomach.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

What an excellent and thoughtful exploration of Advancing Health scientist Dr. Troy Grennan's research!

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The study team conducted interviews and focus groups with people who had received involuntary treatment, people who provide treatment under the Mental Health Act, and people who provide legal support or services related to involuntary treatment. (4/4) Learn more: bit.ly/3TfSXYr

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

"If we’re going to temporarily take away people’s rights because we believe it’s in their best interest, we better be sure about the care they’re receiving," Dr. Salmon said. (3/4)

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

“Our goal with this research was to contribute to building an evidence base about patient experiences in involuntary care," said AH Director Dr. Amy Salmon, who co-led a study to better understand the lived experiences of people receiving and providing involuntary treatment in BC. (2/4)

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

BC has the highest rate of involuntary hospitalization for mental health and substance use issues in Canada. Despite its increasing use, there is a lack of evidence supporting the effectiveness of involuntary psychiatric treatment, particularly for #SubstanceUse issues. (1/4)

The Surrey Pretrial Services Centre in BC, which has 10 of the 2,100 mental health beds capable of being used for involuntary treatment in BC

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Children of mothers with congenital heart disease face higher risk of developmental vulnerability, according to new study in the journal PloS Medicine. Study co-author and AH scientist Dr. Gadermann says this highlights the important of "early developmental monitoring". tinyurl.com/n8tysbrt

Side-by-side headshots: woman in blue in front of pink flowers; man in suit with green blurred background.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

🧓As Canada's population ages, ensuring that seniors can live with dignity and comfort remains a key priority. That's why two new members have been appointed to Canada's National Senior's Council, Dr. Marie Beaulieu and AH scientist Dr. Habib Chaudhury. 👉 tinyurl.com/mupys784

Side-by-side headshots of Dr. Marie Beaulieu and AH scientist Dr. Habib Chaudhury.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Looking for some bite-sized science? The Evidence Speaks is here! This July, learn about how: 🇨🇦 Canada's pharmaceutical industry is being impacted by US #tariffs 🫘 How variety in #PlantProtein lowers diabetes risk 👩‍⚕️Why burnout rates have been climbing in BC nurses 👉 bit.ly/4aJqyzU

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is welcoming AH scientist Dr. Mary De Vera into the role of Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, effective Jul 1, bringing her long track-record of expertise and dedication in both research and education. 🖱️ tinyurl.com/ywa6f26m

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Researchers across BC celebrated collaboration at the Partnering in Health Innovation event. AH Director Dr. Amy Salmon and Amanda Leddy explored what a younger group of LTC residents with #MentalHealth challenges shared about belonging, harm reduction, and more. 👉 tinyurl.com/mtdw9xrs

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🫀 A novel economic model projects that patients with #HeartFailure would live longer lives and spend less time in hospital by expanding heart failure care to include pharmacist- and nurse practitioner-led medication management, according to a new study. Learn more: shorturl.at/AHKTj

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Providence Research @providenceresearch.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Happy Canada Day from Providence Research!

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

“In a clinical setting, I noticed the direct impact that pharmacists can have on patient outcomes " said Vicki Cheng, an AH trainee under the mentorship of Dr. De Vera. Her project is looking at patients' mental health experiences throughout the #ColorectalCancer care. tinyurl.com/u8f6pste

Viki Chen standing in front of a banner with her mentor Dr. Mary De Vera

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

AH scientist Dr. Brian Grunau is the recipient of the 2026 PHC Research and Mission Award, recognizing his leadership in combining clinical care, big data, engineering, and real-world community interventions to identify gaps in #EmergencyCare. Learn more: shorturl.at/Nfwcx

Drs. Brian Grunau and Jim Christenson standing in front of St Paul's hospital.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena conferred an award by ISN for his “extraordinary contribution” to the fight against the Chronic Kidney Disease. ISN President and AH scientist Dr. Adeera Levin said, “Sri Lanka is a model for other countries to follow.” Read more: bit.ly/4amXOwu

President Maithripala Sirisena receiving an award plaque from Dr. Adeera Levin.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Say what? 💬 This study evaluated the SAID (Patient Self-Administered Inflammatory #Arthritis Detection) tool, which contains patient-completed questionnaires for identifying and prioritizing individuals with inflammatory arthritis, finding it promising at improving the quality of referrals.

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Providence Research @providenceresearch.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

June’s ‘The Evidence Speaks’ from @advancinghealth.bsky.social higlights: 🟢 Ivermectin unlikely to improve COVID-19 outcomes 🟢 Donor age has minimal impact on kidney transplant success 🟢 Machine learning can link diet patterns to CVD outcomes Read more: buff.ly/lffnVv8 #research #healthcare

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The Evidence Speaks (June 2026) | Research In Action | Advancing Health

The Evidence Speaks Series is a recurring feature highlighting the latest in Advancing Health research. This series features summaries of select publications and is designed to keep the media and the…

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

In the BC-led CLiCK trial, researchers found a new catheter locking solution significantly reduced the number of infections and complications. "If this is shown to be cost-effective, clinical practice will be changed completely," said Dr. Hubert Wong, who helped design and analyse the trial. (1/2)

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🧓For an elderly person, a life-changing medical emergency begins like this: a sudden fall and a broken hip. When it takes over 48 hours to receive surgery, the risks for deaths and complications sharply increase. Dr. Sutherland writes about policies to shorten those waits: bit.ly/4343W91

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

In the latest episode of The Knowledge Exchange podcast, the hosts speak with AH's Dr. Skye Barbic and her colleague from Foundry, Dr. Julia Langton. Listeners will get to learn about how youth and families are involved in Foundry's research and service design Listen here 🎧: bit.ly/3RviBrm

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

'When #AI Sounds Right but Gets Research Wrong: Demonstrations from Health Research Workflows' In this CHSPR seminar, AH scientist Dr. Karim explores why verification and domain expertise matter before AI-generated outputs are used in research. 📆 Tues, Jun 9 ⏰12pm PT 👉 bit.ly/42QPyAS

Title: When AI Sounds Right but Gets Research Wrong: Demonstrations from Health Research Workflows
Subtitle: In-person and virtual seminar
Tuesday, Jun 9, 2026
12-1 pm PT
M. Ehsan Karim
UBC School of Population and Public Health
Advancing Health Scientist

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

AH scientist Dr. Anne Gadermann has been renewed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Bio-Eco-Social Determinants of Child and Youth Mental Health, recognizing her leadership in advancing research focused on the mental health and well-being of young people. 🖱️ bit.ly/4tZJXmW

Dr. Anne Gadermann standing in front of bright pink rhododendron blooms.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

"We're starting not from zero, but a bit ahead of the game this time," says AH scientist Dr. Srinivas Murphy on CBC news, explaining why the context for #hantavirus is so different to #COVID19. Watch the full segment to learn more:

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Jacynthe L’Heureux, a UBC PhD candidate and trainee under AH scientist Dr. Wei Zhang, was one of 3 winners of the Work Disability Prevention and Integration Patrick Loisel Student Abstract Award, given at the 7th WDPI Conference. bit.ly/49mYfXd

Jacynthe L’Heureux receives award from Chris McLeod, SPPH Associate Professor, and chair of the 7th International Work Disability Prevention and Integration (WDPI) Conference.

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Providence Research @providenceresearch.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

In April’s edition of The Evidence Speaks from the @advancinghealth.bsky.social: 🟢 Improving gaps in care for people with concurrent disorders 🟢 Managing blood sugar with short activity bursts 🟢 Combining two imaging techniques to determine the cause of heart attacks buff.ly/il9Rw3C #research

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Dr. Dahn Jeong is an infectious diseases epidemiologist who, under the supervision of AH scientist Dr. Naveed Janjua, is working on a project aimed at addressing gaps in #HealthEquity research for immigrant and racialized communities in British Columbia. Learn more: bit.ly/4fvwvDA

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

☀️Kick back with a cool drink and May's edition of the Evidence Speak to learn about: 🧠 Holistic approaches for concurrent disorders 🏃‍♀️Blood sugar management with #ExerciseSnacks 🫀Scanning techniques to diagnose mysterious #HeartAttacks Read it all here: bit.ly/3R4pAqT

A compilation of three image: a graphic of a paper cut out of a head with a brain inside of it; a man in office clothes stretching by his desk; and a full size optical coherence tomography machine.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

If Inflammatory #Arthritis (IA) is caught early, there are now interventions which can help reverse the impact of symptoms. Researchers, including AH scientist Dr. Bansback, have found evidence to support early identification of IA through patient questionnaires.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

#COVID19 antiviral speeds recovery, but doesn’t reduce hospitalization in vaccinated patients in vaccinated adults at higher risk of severe COVID-19, according to new results from 2 clinical trials where AH scientist Dr. Srinivas Murthy served as co-investigator. Learn more: bit.ly/4979nan

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Written in part by AH scientists Dr. Wei Zhang and Dr. Annalijn Conklin, explored how social connections in older adults impact waist circumference.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Canadian nephrologist and AH scientist Dr. Jagbir Gill shares common-sense, patient-centered solutions to #OrganTransplant inequities. “Transplant access should mean that every potentially eligible patient has a real chance to receive one,” said Dr. Gill. Learn more: bit.ly/41Todh2

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This month over 100 members of the UBC community gathered to celebrate the Faculty Wellbeing Champions Recognition Event to celebrate 124 faculty nominated by students recognized as “Faculty Wellbeing Champions", including AH scientists Drs. Russolillo and Puyat. 🧰 Read more: bit.ly/4th5tnn

UBC faculty smiling at the Faculty Wellbeing Champions Recognition Event, standing behind a table in front of wide windows.

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

You're invited to a Research Rounds session, presented by Dr. Pat Camp, reflecting on the past 10 years of partnership, practice, and progress in Indigenous #LungHealth research. 🫁 📆 May 4, 5PM PpST Join Zoom Meeting: bit.ly/41xnGRF Meeting ID: 690 4928 8529 Passcode: 927990

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

South Asians with kidney failure in Canada have much lower likelihood of #KidneyTransplantation, according to research co-authored by Reetinder Kaur. Language is one big barrier, which is why Kaur is keen to educate the Punjabi-speaking population on the topic. Read more at: bit.ly/4cdIpjG

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Centre for Advancing Health @advancinghealth.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

When evaluating over 40k people over the course of 10 years, researchers found that a policy of using buprenorphine/naloxone as a first line treatment for #OpioidUseDisorder saved 1,602 fewer years of life compared to a methadone policy.

To understand how two medications compared over the long term, a team of researchers, including Advancing Health scientist Dr. Bohdan Nosyk, and staff including Benjamin Enns, Brenda Carolina Guerra-Alejos, and Jeong Eun Min, analyzed anonymized health administrative data from all individuals who received opioid agonist treatment in BC from January 1, 2010, to March 17, 2020. They used a form of mathematical modelling called a semi-Markov cohort model, which analyzed the chance of participants moving between different health states: treatment with naloxone, treatment with methadone, out of treatment, long-term treatment, overdose, and death.

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