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UBC Nursing

Announcing the 2024 recipients of the Michael Smith Health Research BC awards.

With new funding from the 2024 competition, MSHRBC Scholars Dr. Drew Clark, Dr. Rubee Dev, and Dr. Leah Lambert will employ their research to break down barriers and address oversights and inequities, particularly in accessing innovative cancer care, among equity deserving groups, and regarding heart health for postpartum women.

September 17, 2024

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UBC Nursing

How academic institutions can build diversity in health care research

The study from the University of British Columbia and the University of Toronto showed that primary care researchers who face racism, sexism and unconscious biases against parenthood, are most negatively impacted in their research productivity and career advancement.

September 10, 2024

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