Healthier Lives Through Discovery
VCHRI is one of Canada’s top funded health research institutes, advancing the full spectrum of research through world-class expertise, collaboration and innovation.
Research Excellence Across Every Stage of Discovery
VCHRI is home to 13 leading research centres and programs, advancing innovations that improve health, care delivery and quality of life.
Research Focus
Research spanning discovery, translational, clinical and population research to improve patient outcomes and health systems.
Research Centres and Programs
Leading research institutes, centres and programs bringing together interdisciplinary experts to address complex health challenges.
Research Services
Comprehensive support across the research lifecycle, from study development and approvals to data management and community-based research.
Health and Economic Impact
Research expertise and infrastructure that enables both homegrown discoveries and participation in national and international clinical trials.
Advancing the Future of Health Care
VCHRI is transforming tomorrow’s health care through province-wide clinical trials, AI-enabled innovation and Indigenous-led research, accelerating equitable solutions that improve health outcomes.
Clinical Trials Platform
A province-wide platform connecting researchers, health systems and biomanufacturing to accelerate the evaluation and adoption of innovative therapies.
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AI Innovation
An integrated ecosystem where clinicians, researchers and data scientists develop, evaluate and scale AI solutions that enhance quality, safety and efficiency across health care.
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Indigenous Research
An Indigenous-led research unit working to decolonize health research and improve health equity by embedding Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing.
Learn MoreResearchers at VCHRI are generating world-class research and cutting-edge treatments.
Latest Research Discoveries
Improving respiratory protection for wildland firefighters
Knowledge Translation Challenge 2026 Recipients
A new possible treatment for severe bipolar depression
Empowering harm-reduction behaviour with drug checking
Team Grant Awards 2026 Recipients
Expanding access to knee osteoarthritis imaging
Advance Research at Every Stage
Whether you're developing a new study or leading a clinical trial, VCHRI provides guidance, research facilitation and administrative services to support every stage of the research journey.
Accelerate Innovation Together
Partner with VCHRI to advance innovative therapies, technologies and health solutions through one of Canada's leading academic health research environments.
Be Part of the Discovery
Learn how you can participate in research, contribute to medical discoveries and help improve care for future generations.
