With more than 75 scientists, research at CHÉOS encompasses a wide breadth of health areas. We highlight some of these projects here.
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March 11 is World Kidney Day and March is Kidney Month. CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Jag Gill is working to reduce cultural inequities to living kidney donation and transplantation
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CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Sarah Munro investigated what factors influence shared decision-making between care providers and parents-to-be who have previously undergone a C-section
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Paramedics are the focus of a new COVID-19 study, led by CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Brian Grunau
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CHÉOS Trainee Kirsten Marchand recently explored the experiences of clients receiving injectable opioid agonist treatment.
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A $2.5 million project called ‘PRECISION’ is underway. It will study more than a million Canadians with inflammatory diseases of the skin, joint or bowel
Read MoreCHÉOS investigators and research support staff are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Current projects include examining mental wellness during a pandemic, the impact of school disruptions, treatment options for COVID-19 and identifying workplace risks that may increase the risk of transmission to paramedics. Our investigators have also shared their expertise in a number of areas related to the pandemic.
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Dr. Andrew Kestler is involved in a new study interviewing people with opioid use disorder to understand their perspectives of the pandemic
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CANCOV is a cross-Canada study that aims to understand why some people get severe disease and the long-term effects of COVID-19
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A new study examining the impact of COVID-19 on teachers in BC found four out of five reported worse mental health. Two-thirds reported a heavier workload than before the pandemic.
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A new CTN national study hopes to answer critical questions around the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine for people living with HIV.
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Two out of three Vancouver physicians surveyed in a new CHÉOS study faced burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic
Read MoreCHÉOS is active in a number of clinical research areas focused in improving patient care. In addition to cardiology, mental health, nephrology, critical care, and HIV research, our investigators undertake studies involving older adults and those who are critically or chronically ill, with the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality and enhancing quality of life. We do this in two main ways: by putting patients first and informing practice.
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This World Hepatitis Day we take a look at some of the most recent research to result from the BC Hepatitis Testers Cohort
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CHÉOS’ Dr. Joel Singer joined researchers to compare the effectiveness of a ketogenic diet app versus a low-calorie diet app
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Dr. John Staples aims to inform programs that can help reduce overdose risk in people who leave hospital against medical advice
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CANCOV is a cross-Canada study that aims to understand why some people get severe disease and the long-term effects of COVID-19
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CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Roxana Geoffrion and her team have set out to change the way women’s health information is shared on the internet
Read MoreCHÉOS investigators are at the forefront of health outcomes research, including health economics, pharmacoeconomics and patient-reported outcomes. Their work evaluates the effectiveness of health interventions in populations to inform policies, transforming health systems at the local, national and international levels in the future.
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Dr. Andrew Kestler is involved in a new study interviewing people with opioid use disorder to understand their perspectives of the pandemic
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This World Hepatitis Day we take a look at some of the most recent research to result from the BC Hepatitis Testers Cohort
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A new CHÉOS-led project aims to help decision makers understand the effects of pharmaceutical policy changes
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A new study examining the impact of COVID-19 on teachers in BC found four out of five reported worse mental health. Two-thirds reported a heavier workload than before the pandemic.
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CHÉOS Scientists are testing the cost-effectiveness of adding a new blood test to improve prostate cancer screening
Read MoreThe Evidence Speaks Series is a recurring feature highlighting the latest in CHÉOS research. This series features summaries of select publications and is designed to keep the media and the research community up-to-date with CHÉOS’ current research results in the health outcomes field. To ensure this research is quick and easy to share, we are now providing social cards that you are free to save and use as you see fit.
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This edition includes the association between TB and depression, emergency physician's attitudes and competencies towards suicidal ideation, and blood pressure monitoring in pregnancy
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Featuring some of the latest research from CHÉOS, including physician burnout during COVID-19, treating opioid use disorder, and patient perspectives on the Biosimilars Initiative
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Includes oral corticosteroid use in asthma, social assistance and emergencies, and mental health and surgical outcomes
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To mark Kidney Health Month, this edition includes the safety of dialysis during COVID-19, corticosteroid use post-kidney transplant, and prescription patterns in dialysis patients
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To mark Heart Month, this edition includes clinical outcomes after TAVR, scene-access delay and patient outcomes after cardiac arrest, and chest pain after an arterial tear in the heart
Read MoreThe Centre is comprised of over 135 staff members and more than 75 scientists, including Canada Research Chairs, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholars, and Canadian Institutes of Health Research Investigators. CHÉOS expertise and research are widely shared through our collaborations with other organizations, and to help educate and inform the public. Our biweekly newsletter features key stories, updates and announcements from our CHÉOS community.
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The award highlights the most important and impactful research in the field and promotes the findings to a wider audience
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CHÉOS Scientists are leading eight of the projects funded in this round, plus a further fourteen projects are supported by CHÉOS Scientists as co-investigators
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The latest CHÉOS-related news from the weeks of June 21 and 28
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The latest CHÉOS-related news from the weeks of June 7 and 14
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Drs. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes and Anne Gadermann are among the 156 new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Read MoreCHÉOS investigators are leading experts in their fields. Here is the latest media coverage featuring our people.
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CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Brian Grunau is PI of this study, which will also determine how many paramedics have had COVID-19 and will investigate how long antibodies last
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As we enter into another exciting year of improving health outcomes for B.C. and beyond, we’re reflecting on some of the CHÉOS research from the past year
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A new analysis indicates many Canadians are not making use of virtual resources that could help them cope with the mental health impacts of COVID-19
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CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Christopher Fordyce chaired the writing of a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement, “Prevention of Complications in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit”
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New research, led by Dr. Annalijn Conklin and published in PLOS ONE, indicates women who lack social ties have a greater likelihood of being obese
Read MoreIn addition to leading our own studies, the Centre’s other primary function is to support clinical investigators and researchers in conducting high-quality health research. From design to execution, CHÉOS provides a broad range of support services. Some of these resources are shared here.
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CHÉOS methodologists are available to support the collection and analysis of qualitative data and the interpretation of this information
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CHÉOS Project Manager Shoshana Parker shares an insight into the role of clinical research coordinators in clinical trials
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Leslie Love, Senior Project Manager at CHÉOS, discusses protocol deviations, how to avoid them, and what to do when they occur
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CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Anita Ho discusses the idea of vulnerability when it comes to participation in clinical research.
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Dana Nohynek, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, provides an overview of how and why to manage risk in clinical trials.
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