Research is an important part of the work we do at BC Children's Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children and BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre. You can be a part of it by participating in one of the research studies currently happening at any of these facilities.
Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal Development (CHILD) Study: Do you live in the Vancouver area? Are you at least 18 weeks pregnant? You may be eligible for a Canada-wide study on how environmental exposures, infections, nutrition and genetics play a role in the development of chronic childhood illness such as asthma and allergies. For more information, contact the CHILD office at 604-875-2345 ext. 6390 or email Roxanne Rousseau. Visit the Canadian CHILD Study website.
The Genetic Disorders of Body Weight study is recruiting individuals who have severe, early-onset obesity prior to the age of 10 years along with intellectual disability, fat in unusual places on the body, compulsive overeating and/or birth defects. We would like to do detailed medical assessments, including new hormone studies and fat imaging. For more information, contact Marion Thomas at 604-875-2000 ext. 4927 or mthomas@cw.bc.ca. View the Genetic Disorders of Body Weight study poster.
The Clinical Genetic Evaluation and Counselling for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) study is interested in the experiences of adults with an ASD or the biological parents/guardians of children who have an ASD. Please contact aspirebc@cw.bc.ca or view the Autism Spectrum Disorders study poster.
More opportunities to participate in a research study can be found on the following websites:
Updated on: 10/01/09