Research is being put into practice thanks to VCHRI awards

Each year, VCH Research Institute plays a role in improving patient care in BC and around the world with the Innovation and Translational Research Awards, which help to put knowledge into practice.

• Dr. Adele Diamond: Might we be over-medicating children with ADHD for optimal cognition?

• Dr. Jeremy Hirota: Can a 3D-printed model of a human airway increase our understanding of the immune system?

• Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose: Can older adults increase their brain health by taking part in a program that promotes better sleep?

• Dr. Noah Silverberg: Can we make primary care treatment for concussion more effective?

• Dr Lynn Stothers: Could an Open MRI help us better understand pelvic organ prolapse?

• Dr. Cheryl Wellington: Will a new model lead to insights into traumatic brain injury?

• Dr. Marie Westby: Can quality indicators improve the odds of complete recovery following a total joint replacement?

Read more about the projects being funded on the VCHRI website.