Providence Research

04/02/2026

Work with us! Providence Research and the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes are looking for a Project Coordinator to be involved in an array of high-impact studies evaluating programs and policies in opioid use disorder treatment and risk mitigation, in addition to HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention strategies, which promote health equity and support the ‘Ending the HIV Epidemic in America’ initiative.

Learn more:https://www.providenceresearch.ca/sites/phcr/files/2026-04/Advancing%20Health%20Job%20Posting%20-%20Project%20Coordinator.pdf

04/02/2026

“We can’t change the world if all the great work done by our renowned researchers stays in the lab,” says Dr. Darryl Knight, President, Providence Research. “There’s nothing else in Canada comparable to what we’re building. If you’re involved in health care research, this is the place to be.”

Check out this exciting announcement about the Clinical Support and Research Centre!

The funding will support the development of an advanced “innovation hub” within the Clinical Support & Research Centre.

04/02/2026

In this episode of the Addiction Practice Pod from the BC Centre on Substance Use, host David P. Ball speaks with Peer Addictions Worker, Heather Edward, and Registered Social Worker, Chelsea Tetrault, who share insights about the role of interdisciplinary teams in a person’s substance use care journey.

With a focus on harm reduction and creative problem-solving, Heather and Chelsea illustrate the importance of connection and collaboration across teams and clinics to help people have autonomy in their treatment and recovery care.

Listen here: https://bcechoonsubstanceuse.ca/podcast/connection-and-collaboration-for-substance-use-care/

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04/01/2026

Learning music together reveals new ways to build confidence and community in dementia care.

A new Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute study led by VCHRI and Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes researcher Dr. Lillian Hung found that learning music together may help build confidence, social connection and improve quality of life of people living with dementia in the community.

Read the full story: https://www.vchri.ca/stories/2026/03/23/one-chord-time-community-ukulele-program-builds-connection-people-living

03/31/2026

Join the BC Centre on Substance Use for the next edition of What’s New In Addiction Social Work, “Youth Substance Use: Integrated Approaches For Prevention.”

This session will cover current patterns of youth substance use in BC, evidence-based integrated prevention approaches, and opportunities for health care providers to support prevention.

Learn more and register here: https://www.bccsu.ca/blog/event/whats-new-in-addiction-social-work-volume-31/?event_date=2026-04-07

Youth Substance Use: Integrated Approaches for Prevention Nikki Fowlie Addiction Social Work Fellow, BC Centre on Substance Use Tuesday, April 7, 2026 12pm - 1pm PT Key Learning Objectives: Current patterns of youth substance use in BC. Evidence-based integrated preven

03/30/2026

March is Kidney Health Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the vital role kidneys play in the body and the impact of kidney disease. In recognition of this month, we are resharing our profile on Dr. Adeera Levin, a leading nephrologist at Providence Health Care and the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes.

Dr. Levin’s research is focused on the clinical practice of nephrology, examining variability within chronic kidney disease (CKD) progression, cardiovascular disease in CKD patients, and health outcomes. She has leveraged her epidemiological training, clinical knowledge, and health outcomes research to enhance the care of patients across the continuum of kidney care.

Read the full story: https://www.providenceresearch.ca/en/news/providence-research-profiles-dr-adeera-levin

03/27/2026

Four UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers, including Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes researcher Dr. Anne Gaderman, have been honoured with UBC’s 2025 Faculty Research Awards. The awards recognize the research excellence and scholarly achievements of faculty from across all disciplines, ranging from medicine and the applied sciences to the social sciences and humanities.

Read more: https://www.med.ubc.ca/news/faculty-of-medicine-researchers-honoured-with-ubcs-2025-faculty-research-awards/

03/27/2026

Work with us! Providence Research is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator, Kidney Transplant Research.

The CRC coordinates, communicates and administers numerous industry and grant-funded clinical trials and projects focused on kidney diseases. The individual performs all aspects of clinical trials administration including ethics applications, recruitment strategies, participant monitoring, oversight of case report form completion and study file management.

Learn more: https://www.providenceresearch.ca/en/clinical-research-coordinator-crc-providence-research-kidney-transplant-research-0

03/26/2026

Join the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS for the next edition of their Webinar Learning Series “The Positive Brain Health Now Study, 10 Years Later: What We Learned and Our Legacy for People Living with HIV.”

Learn more and register here: https://bccfe.ca/events/the-positive-brain-health-now-study-10-years-later-what-we-learned-and-our-legacy-for-people-living-with-hiv/

03/25/2026

The Evidence Speaks Series is a recurring feature highlighting the latest in Advancing Health research. In this edition: how neighbourhood environments and cognition influence walking in people with dementia, the effectiveness of buprenorphine/naloxone versus methadone, and how COVID-19 infection without vaccination raises the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Read it here: https://www.advancinghealth.ubc.ca/research-in-action/the-evidence-speaks-march-2026/

03/24/2026

Since 1998, the Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes has pioneered cutting-edge research led by some of Canada’s brightest scientists, supported evidence-informed policy and care, and championed knowledge mobilization efforts. Now, they are stepping into a new era with Dr. Amy Salmon taking the helm as the new Centre Director.

Read more: https://www.advancinghealth.ubc.ca/research-in-action/interview-with-the-director-dr-amy-salmon-takes-the-helm/

03/23/2026

Spiritual health is an important yet understudied area of healthcare. As health systems respond to increasing cultural, religious, and spiritual diversity, researchers are beginning to explore new models of spiritual support that extend beyond traditional frameworks.

A recent study examined the impact and benefits of arts-based spiritual care (ABSC) in healthcare settings, finding that artistic expression can support health outcomes and overall wellbeing.

Read the full story: https://www.providenceresearch.ca/en/news/new-study-explores-art-based-spiritual-care-pathway-health-equity