New test identifies high-risk childhood brain tumours, improving treatment decisions

(March 18, 2025)
Canadian researchers have developed an effective new technique for the most common type of malignant brain tumour in children – and potentially sparing young patients from unnecessary treatments . 

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Buckle up: Improving safety for kids in Japan

(March 10, 2025)
Dr. Ian Pike, BCIRPU Investigator, will travel to Japan in Spring 2025 to deliver a social marketing campaign that aims to make car rides safer for Japanese children.

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Certain bacteria in breast tumour environments may fuel cancer spread

(March 6, 2025)
Researchers from BC Cancer and UBC have discovered that certain bacteria found in breast tumours could be linked to metastasis, or the spread of cancer to other parts of the body.

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How a mobile app developed by BCCHR could help save lives around the world

(March 4, 2025)
An innovation from BC Children's Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR) could have a positive impact on children worldwide. 

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Kitamaat toddler's life saved thanks to clinical trials at B.C. Children's Hospital

(January 3, 2025)
A clinical trials super hub is a new program that supports access to clinical trials for B.C. children when no standard treatment is available (article from the Vancouver Sun).

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More research news & stories

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• Significant findings of childhood to adulthood hypertension will help inform kidney disease study (BC Renal) 
  
• PHSA's Research Roadmap