Clinical Trials BC

We had a fantastic time at Life Sciences BC's 6th Annual Career Connect Day! 💼🎉 It was great connecting with attendees and sharing how our funding and internship programs can help elevate careers in #HealthResearch and #ClinicalTrials. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth — we look forward to staying in touch and exploring opportunities to grow together.

📢 Don't miss out! The Clinical Trials Training Summit 2025 offers clinical research professionals an unmatched opportunity for collaboration, exchange and career elevation. Topics include strengthening the Canadian and global clinical trials ecosystem, with a focus on career development for graduate and postdoctoral trainees, patient engagement and education, and mentorship in clinical trials training. Register by January 26: https://bit.ly/4at4vfq CANTRAIN | Clinical Trials Training Programs, CAN TAP TALENT, CanStroke Recovery Trials (STROKECOG), Canadian Behavioural Interventions and Trials Network (CBITN) #clinicaltrials #training #clinicalresearch #healthresearch #bc #canada

Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the 17th N2 Annual Conference, a premier pan-Canadian event that has been held annually since 2008. This virtual conference brings together Canadian professionals in clinical research, fostering collaboration across sectors within the community. It offers expert-led discussions and valuable opportunities to learn, connect, discuss, and collaborate. 📅 February 11-12, 2025
12:00 - 4:00 PM EST (virtual) This year’s theme, The Next Chapter in Clinical Research: Tomorrow Starts Today, will feature vital topics, including: ▪️Health Canada – Updates from the Office of Clinical Trials and the Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch ▪️Ethical Considerations and Engagement with Indigenous Peoples: FNIM Perspectives ▪️New Streamlining Clinical Trial Initiatives ▪️AI in Clinical Research ▪️Ask Me Anything sessions will be held at the end of each day for 1 hour, offering even more opportunities to engage with colleagues and peers. Full agenda available: https://bit.ly/4j0v53v Register now: https://bit.ly/48vbV0A #N2Conf2025 #ClinicalResearch #Innovation #FutureStartsToday #AIinResearch #HealthCanada

Do you have an MSc or PhD in statistics, biostatistics or a relevant health sciences discipline with a strong statistical or quantitative background? Are you looking for clinical trials experience? Then apply for a CANSTAT fellowship! Michael Smith Health Research BC is partnering with the Canadian Network for Statistical Training in Trials (CANSTAT) to support their fellowship program. The program includes a placement at a Canadian institution conducting clinical trials — giving fellows hands-on experience with biostatistician duties under the guidance of expert mentors. If you’re looking to apply your statistical or quantitative expertise in health research, this fellowship is for you. 📅 Application deadline: February 21, 2025 📍 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gffEvUSE CANSTAT is a national clinical trials training platform (CTTP) funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. As part of Health Research BC, we partner with six CTTPs to increase clinical trials capacity in British Columbia. #ClinicalTrials #Biostatistics #HealthResearch #CareerOpportunities

Join us for an exciting session on Day 2 of the 2025 N2 Annual Conference! This session will focus on Efficiencies and Streamlining Clinical Research, featuring insights from: ▪️ Jen Cox, Legal Counsel and Manager, Research Contracts, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute: Jen will provide valuable perspectives on clinical trial agreements. ▪️ Carley McPherson, Director of Research, Lakeridge Health: Carley will share insights into the streamlined processes implemented within Lakeridge Health. ▪️ Susan Marlin, President & CEO, Clinical Trials Ontario: Susan will present an overview of CanReview, a tool designed to enhance research efficiency. ▪️ Jeanna Pillainayagam, Patient Partner and Master of Public Health Student, McMaster University: Jeanna will discuss the role of patient engagement in research, highlighting how it can drive efficiency and lead to better outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders as they share strategies and innovations to advance clinical research! 👉 Register now for the 2025 N2 Annual Conference: https://bit.ly/48vbV0A #ClinicalResearch #N2Conference #Innovation #Collaboration

📣Calling all clinical research professionals! The ACRP - Association of Clinical Research Professionals wants to hear your insights on the present and future state of clinical research. Complete this survey by Jan 15 and contribute to the quality, safety, and efficiency of clinical trials: https://bit.ly/406Zncc #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #healthresearch #acrp

Exciting news! We are just a month away from the 2025 N2 Annual Conference! The agenda is available and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/4j0v53v Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the 17th N2 Annual Conference, a premier pan-Canadian event that has been held annually since 2008. This conference brings together Canadian professionals in clinical research, fostering collaboration across sectors within the community. It offers expert-led discussions and valuable opportunities to learn, connect, discuss, and collaborate. 📅 February 11-12, 2025
 12:00 - 4:00 PM EST This year’s theme, The Next Chapter in Clinical Research: Tomorrow Starts Today, will feature vital topics, including: 👉 Health Canada – Updates from the Office of Clinical Trials and the Regulatory Operations and Enforcement Branch  👉 Accelerating Clinical Trials (ACT) – Indigenous Health Committee  👉 New Streamlining Clinical Trial Initiatives  👉 AI in Clinical Research Ask Me Anything sessions will be held at the end of each day for 1 hour, offering even more opportunities to engage with colleagues and peers. Register now: https://bit.ly/48vbV0A #N2Conf2025 #ClinicalResearch #Innovation #FutureStartsToday #AIinResearch #HealthCanada HealthCareCAN - SoinsSantéCAN | Accelerating Clinical Trials – Accélérer les Essais Cliniques | Canadian Association of Research Administrators | IMPaCT Trials | PHRI Population Health Research Institute |

Are you a clinical trial investigator in BC? If so, we invite you to complete a survey about participant satisfaction and results sharing. Your input will provide valuable insights into current practices and inform future initiatives to improve participant experience. Complete by January 28: https://bit.ly/3BeHO1k #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #participant #experience #results #bc #healthresearch

💪 Strengthening the clinical trials ecosystem for better health outcomes. From workforce and community partnership growth to developing provincial systems and infrastructure, our activities report highlights key accomplishments. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gDqANnWJ #clinicaltrials #healthresearch #clinicalresearch

💻 Making clinical trials more accessible to rural communities. The traditional, centralized delivery of clinical trials can make it difficult for people in remote areas to participate in research studies. In BC, the Canadian Remote Access Framework for Clinical Trials (CRAFT) is breaking down barriers for participants by reducing travel times and costs. Join us on January 28 to hear Drs. Bernie Eigl and Robert Olson discuss the successes and challenges of implementing CRAFT. Register today: https://bit.ly/41FLy6U #decentralized #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #healthresearch