More than 1,000 researchers are affiliated with the BC Children's Hospital Research Institute, including more than 300 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. The Research Institute offers a multi-disciplinary, collaborative environment that values integrity, excellence, transformation, interaction and openness.
Recognizing a brain injury quickly can save lives
Knowing how to recognize brain injury as early as possible and what to do is crucial to reduce potential long-term complications. Mild traumatic brain injuries are more prevalent in children and youth than adults, often as a result of sport- and recreation-related events.