Welcome to BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (BCCHR)
You are now one of 1,000+ researchers driven by a tireless commitment to help children and their families receive the best possible care and live their healthiest lives.
Links below are accessible on and offsite with a BCCHR, PHSA or UBC network account
TRAINEE RESOURCES
Providing opportunities to build on the skills and knowledge needed to enhance your research
ONBOARDING & ORIENTATION
• BCCHR Onboarding Document
• Getting Started Onsite | ORCID iD | Intro to BCCHR
• UBC Faculty of Medicine - Research 101
TRAINEE AWARD DEADLINES
Funding is available for trainees who are:
a) Supervised by BCCHR Investigators; and
b) Whose research has a direct relevance on improving the health of children and families
TRAINEE BENEFITS
As a BCCHR trainee, you have access to the following:
• Workshops to build on the skills and knowledge you need to enhance your health research career | Event Calendar
• Funding for studentships and fellowships, subsidized conference participation and short-term training opportunities | Awards
• Special events to promote and share your research with others | Event Calendar | Public Outreach
• World-class mentorship opportunities| Mentorship Program
• Networking events aimed at building connections within the community | Event Calendar
Meet & Eat: Hosted monthly, this is your opportunity to network with fellow trainees. Pizza is provided. Watch your emails for upcoming dates.
Trainee Networking Committee: Trainee led-committee organizing networking activities to create meaningful and valuable connections. Watch your emails for upcoming events For trainee-related questions, contact reseduc@bcchr.ca
2023/2024 Award Deadlines
• Trainee Travel Grant & Research Methodology Training Grant: Sept 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | June 15, 2024
• Sponsorship Requests: Sept 15, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | June 15, 2024
• BC Children’s Hospital Research Master’s Studentships: Friday, November 3, 2023
• BC Children’s Hospital Research Doctoral Studentships: Friday, December 8, 2023
• BC Children’s Hospital Research Postdoctoral Fellowships: Friday, January 12, 2024
• BC Children’s Hospital Research Summer Studentships: Friday, January 26, 2024
• Outstanding Achievement Awards: Friday, March 8, 2024
HOW DO YOU STAY CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY?
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BCCHR TERMINOLOGY
Watch your inbox for Institute emails - Watch for emails from the Research Education Team. Research News, BCCHR’s internal newsletter, is also sent twice a month.
Join the BCCHR Trainee Slack - Click here to join the group As Slack data is stored on servers outside of Canada, BCCHR cannot guarantee the security of your information.
Check the Events Calendar regularly - For the latest information on BCCHR-affiliated events and activities, check out the events calendar on the ResearchHub.
• Research Team: A group of individuals working under a single Investigator (ie. if you’re supervised by Jane Doe, you are part of the Doe Research Team).
• Research Community Member: Anyone connected to conducting research affiliated with BCCHR.
• C&W: Acronym for BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre.
• Oak Street Campus: Refers to all agencies and affiliations physically based at BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre off of Oak Street in Vancouver.
Research Institutes on the Oak Street Campus include:
• BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
• Women’s Health Research Institute
• BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services Research Institute
WELLBEING SUPPORT
Graduate Students - UBC Faculty of Medicine:
• For in-person counselling sessions at BCCHR, contact 604-822-3811 to make an appointment with Asmae
• UBC Faculty of Medicine Wellness Program
Counselling Services:
• UBC Undergraduate & Graduate Students: 604-822-3811
• UBC Postdoctoral Fellows: 1-800-387-4765
• UBC Residents: 604-875-4111 x21088
• SFU Students: 778-782-4615
• PHSA Students or Staff: 1-800-663-1142
Resources:
• Here2Talk
• HereToHelp
• UBC Wellness Centre
• MindHealth BC
• First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness
• Intentional WellBEing Program - Video Library
• BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness
SPECIALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES
The list below includes the most commonly accessed resources by trainees. For a full list of the BCCHR support teams, visit hub.bcchr.ca
Research Project Support:
• UBC C&W Research Ethics: cwreb@bcchr.ubc.ca
• Core Technology & Services
BCCHR is home to scientific facilities available for use that couple technical expertise and state-of-the-art equipment
• Clinical Research Support: crsuadmin@bcchr.ca
Central resources of expertise and knowledge supporting clinical research onsite | Clinical Trials | Bookable Clinical Research Space
• Biobank: biobank@cw.bc.ca
Collections of de-identified information and samples for research
• Biostatistical Support: statistics@bcchr.ca
Consultants to assist with study design, methodology and analysis.
BCCHR researchers have free access to IBM SPSS
• Data Management: dmteam@bcchr.ca
Software, project consultation, training and technical support
REDCap | OpenSpecimen | PowerBI
• Trainee Omics Group: tog@bcchr.ca
Workshops and tutorials on working in R, extra resources for coding and peer support with statistical analysis
• Library & Knowledge Services: prubjot.gill@ubc.ca
UBC Liaison Librarian for BC Children’s Hospital, available to discuss search strategies | Appointments
Administrative Support:
• Research & Technology Development Office: tenglish@bcchr.ca
One-on-one trainee support for grantscrafting and the development of a competitive research plan and proposal
• Facilities Management: support.bcchr.ca
• Information & Technology: support.bcchr.ca
• Research Communications: comm@bcchr.ca
Templates: BCCHR Logo | BCCHR Posters/Flyer’s | Presentations
QUICK LINKS
SUPPORTING YOUR RESEARCH
Dedicated and specialized support offered at BCCHR, allowing you to overcome logistical hurdles and focus on your scientific and clinical work
RESEARCH THEMES
BCCHR Investigators each belong to one of the following Research Themes depending on their research area:
Healthy Starts: Research focused on the developmental origins of health and disease, healthy pregnancy, social and environmental determinants of child health, and biological mechanisms underpinning child development. healthystarts@bcchr.ca | Research Groups
Childhood Diseases: Research focused on studying childhood diseases and disorders. CDTheme@bcchr.ca | Research Groups
Brain, Behaviour & Development: Research focused on the mysteries of the brain and mind and improving care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders and mental health conditions.
BB&D@bcchr.ca | Research Groups
Evidence to Innovation: Research focused on data, clinical and community environments, along with population and community research.
E2i@bcchr.ca | Research Groups
Search for your Investigator here to determine your Research Theme.
Why is this important? Themes offer additional support for their trainees including funding, resources and special events.
Sites below are accessible on and off site with a BCCHR, PHSA or UBC network account.
BCCHR Resources
• hub.bcchr.ca: BCCHR internal intranet
• support.bcchr.ca: Request BCCHR support
• my.bcchr.ca: Manage your BCCHR account
• share.bcchr.ca: File transfer service
• remote.bcchr.ca: Connect to a VPN
• directory.bcchr.ca: Find contact details
• rc.bcchr.ca: REDCap
• studycatalogue.bcchr.ca: Clinical research
• list.bcchr.ca: Internal mailing lists
PHSA Resources
• PHSA Privacy Office
• C&W Patient Experience
• PHSA Technology Development Office
• PHSA IMIT Service Desk
• C&W Library Knowledge Service
Trainee Study Spaces
• BCCHR: David Hardwick Reading Room
• C&W: Study & Learning Commons
ONSITE EMERGENCY NUMBERS
Campus Security / First Aid
C&W Emergency: 604-875-2000 x899
C&W Non-Emergency: 604-875-2999
BC Crisis Centre: 604-872-3311
OR 1-866-661-3311
BCCHR Facilities
Todd Jacques: 604-788-8806
Kayla Shayne: 604-314-0445
BCCHR Research IT 604-875-3882
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BC Children's Hospital Research Institute operates on the ancestral and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoplesxʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam), Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səlílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Further, this acknowledgment, gratitude, and respect extends to all the First Nations communities on whose traditional territories the Research Institute builds relationships and operates in BC.