Our Focus
The Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation department promotes innovation and excellence in interprofessional research and knowledge mobilization to drive evidence-informed improvements in care, better patient outcomes and increased system performance.
Nurses and allied health professionals bring distinct perspectives informed by practice expertise and an approach to research that guides knowledge generation toward relevant and meaningful problems. Our team operates at the intersection of science, practice and policy. This is where we can have the most impact and ensure researchers and decision-makers work together to identify and tackle complex health-related challenges.
In spring 2022, NAHKRT launched a staff engagement survey from March 17 – April 23 as part of a fulsome stakeholder engagement process. The goal of this survey was to understand current research and KT initiatives, existing infrastructure, workforce demographics, research priorities, learning needs, and barriers and facilitators to moving research and KT forward. Click here for more information.
News & Events
Excellence in Advancing Nursing Knowledge & Research awarded to Dr. Leah Lambert
Pictured: Dr. Leah Lambert (middle) receiving her award at the NPPBC awards gala.
Congratulations to Kevin Hare, recipient of NNPBC & CANE-BC Joint Award for Planetary Health
Pictured: Kevin Hare receiving his award at the NPPBC awards gala.
Meet the Advance Care Planning Nursing Working Group, our 2024 award recipient for Teamwork and Collaboration in Action
The ACP Nursing Working Group has received a BC Cancer Excellence Award in the category of Teamwork and Collaboration in Action.
Recent Publications
"All Weather Friends": How China Transformed Zimbabwe's Tobacco Sector.
Smoke Rings: Towards a Comprehensive Tobacco Free Policy for the Olympic Games.
The China National Tobacco Corporation: From domestic to global dragon?
Awards and Recognitions
Nursing Award of Excellence in Advancing Nursing Knowledge & Research

Excellence in Advancing Nursing Knowledge & Research awarded to Dr. Leah Lambert
Awarding Body: Association of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of British Columbia (NNPBC)
Year: 2025
Team Member Recognized: Leah Lambert
Indigenous-specific Anti-Racism & Cultural Safety PHSA+ Award

Creating a Culturally Safe and Anti-Racist System of Health Care and Research
Awarding Body:Provincial Health Services Authority
Year: 2024
Team Member Recognized: Emily Lonsdale, Scott Beck, Perla Araiza, Lindsay Van der Meer
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