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.
News & Events
Breaking Down Language Barriers to Radiation Therapy Patient Education
A cancer diagnosis can cause anxiety and fear for patients and their families. This can be heightened when faced with all of the treatment options, such as Radiation Therapy (RT), and diagnostic tests. Research shows that most patients know very little about RT, so it is important to ensure patients have the information they need prior to treatment.
Bonnie Leung receives funding from the Canadian Institute of Health Research
BC Cancer nurse practitioner receives Health Systems Impact Fellowship, a program that supports researchers working with health organizations to gain hands-on experience tackling health system challenges.BC Cancer nurses shine at the 2022 CANO/ACIO Conference
Multiple BC Cancer nurses were recognized for their exemplary clinical and academic work at the 2022 CANO/ACIO conference.2022 BC Cancer Practice-based Research Challenge announces funding for five teams
The BC Cancer Practice-based Research Challenge is an innovative approach to research training that empowers teams of BC Cancer staff to identify clinical questions at the point of care and find evidence-informed answers through research.
Recent Publications
Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2022
The Needs of Older Adult Cancer Survivors During COVID-19: Implications for Oncology Nursing.
Seminars in oncology nursing, 2021
The Psychosocial Impact of COVID-19 on Older Adults with Cancer: A Rapid Review.
Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.), 2022
BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of BC Cancer, which includes BC Cancer Research. Together with our donors, we are changing cancer outcomes for British Columbians by funding innovative research and personalized treatment and care.