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Why medicine for kids is more than a smaller adult dose

Children are often prescribed drugs formulated for adults. We talked to Dr. Bruce Carleton about the problems and potential solutions to providing safe and effective medication to kids.

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Dr. Wendy Robinson awarded the 2023 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship

Dr. Wendy Robinson has been awarded the 2023 Geoffrey L. Hammond Lectureship in recognition of her leadership and significant contributions to our understanding of genetic and epigenetic variation in prenatal development, as well as her passion and dedication to teaching and mentorship.

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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute: A year of innovation and breakthroughs

Read our first-ever mini Year in Review to see a snapshot of exciting research accomplished during the past fiscal year.

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BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute celebrates 20th Anniversary of Mini Med School

Over the past two decades, BC Children's Hospital Research Institute has been bringing insight into the forefront of medical education to high school students through its remarkable Mini Med School program. As the program reaches its 20th year, the Research Institute is celebrating this milestone achievement and reflecting on its positive impact on inspiring future generations of health-care professionals.

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Vaccine safety and equity: Q&A with Dr. Julie Bettinger

For National Immunization Awareness Month we spoke to Dr. Julie Bettinger about her work and how her interest leads to a lifelong dedication to preventing infections and improving vaccine literacy.

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