Sean Bristol

Overview: I am a clinical researcher conducting research related to my plastic surgery clinical practice. I have a particular interest in the areas of brachial plexus, and hand and nerve reconstruction.
Research: Current Project
Use of Short Vs. Long-Acting Local Anesthetic in Hand Surgery
Current Project
Management of Metacarpal Fractures
Current Project
Nerve Transfer Reconstruction in the Tetraplegic Upper Extremity

Research Group Members

Marija Bucevska, Clinical Research Coordinator
Rebecca Courtemanche

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New research funding to accelerate stem cell-based therapies for type 1 diabetes at BC Children’s Hospital

BC Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Francis Lynn is leading one of two groups awarded a total of $6 million in funding from the Government of Canada and JDRF Canada to accelerate the development of stem cell based therapies for type 1 diabetes (T1D)

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Peanut allergy treatment significantly lowers risk of life-threatening reactions in preschoolers

A new study by researchers at BC Children’s Hospital and the University of British Columbia gives hope to parents and kids who face real danger from exposure to peanuts.

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Hospital ED visits by children down 70% during pandemic peak in B.C.

A new study by Dr. Ran Goldman found a significant decline in the number of families with children accessing emergency departments across B.C. during the peak of the pandemic.

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Congratulations to the 2020 UBC Faculty of Medicine Award recipients!

We are pleased to congratulate the BC Children’s Hospital investigators recognized in the 2020 UBC Faculty of Medicine Awards.

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Dr. Allison Eddy selected as Fellow by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

Dr. Allison Eddy was named a Fellow by the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences on Sept. 18, 2020. The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences brings together Canada’s top-ranked health and biomedical scientists and scholars to make a positive impact on the urgent health concerns of Canadians.

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