Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute

Research Centres and Programs

VCHRI comprises more than 2,400 personnel engaged in research across 14 world renowned research centres and programs. Our research activities range from laboratory-based research to gain understanding about the human body and health conditions, to clinical research focused on evaluating new ways to provide patient care.

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473,000

square feet of research space based at VGH, UBC Hospital and GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre

$122M

research funding in 2023/2024

2400+

principal investigators, research staff, graduate and post-graduate trainees who conduct both clinical and basic science research

300+

active clinical trials in 2023

News and Stories

News Releases

Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports

Stories

Behind the lab doors: BC Brain Wellness Program

Stories

Ask an expert: How can I manage my type 1 diabetes?

Awards and Funding

VCHRI offers internal awards and funding competitions for our investigators, clinicians, students and research teams from a variety of health disciplines.

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Upcoming Events and Workshops

VCHRI Seasonal Social 2024

Dec 9 2024, 12:30pm – 2:30pm

In-person at 4th floor, Gordon & Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, VCHRI Clinical Research Unit Section 3, 2775 Laurel Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Join us for a seasonal social. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, unwind and share some holiday cheer with fellow researchers, staff and trainees from across VCHRI.

Innovation and Industry Partnerships

Discover our services for investigators and industry as we collaborate with partners across the life sciences ecosystem.

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Our Research