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Wildfires are increasing in frequency & intensity, posing serious health risks. VCHRI expert Dr. Chris Carlsten explains how wildfire smoke impacts our lungs, blood & heart: ow.ly/5W9R50UI4tV Chris Carlsten The Centre for Lung Health CBC News

New research by VCHRI health economist Dr. Kate Johnson shows that reducing out-of-pocket costs for asthma medications improves patients’ adherence to treatment & prescription fulfillment: vchri.ca/stories/2025/0…

This #WorldTBDay, support researchers in enhancing prevention & treatment with evidence-based data. Explore studies on lungs health & #ParticipateInResearch: ow.ly/ZEJo50VlCk4 #YesToResearch #LendAHand The Centre for Lung Health Legacy for Airway Health (LAH)

Amin Adibi Legacy for Airway Health (LAH) is looking at algorithmic fairness & racial bias in lung function tests. The research shows the solution isn't always as simple as removing race from the algorithm & highlights the need for context-specific & equitable approaches. doi.org/10.1164/rccm.2…

Congratulations Dr. John Fleetham on winning the 2025 Canadian Sleep Society Distinguished Scientist Award in recognition of your significant contributions to the field of sleep research in Canada. site.pheedloop.com/event/cssscs20… VCH Research Institute

#ICYMI Have you listened to the latest episode of Airwaves & Airways yet? Tune in to learn more about patient engagement and the Community Partner Committee Legacy for Airway Health (LAH) with patient partner Tony Lanier and Dr. Stephanie Harvard. 🎧 Listen here: bclung.ca/podcast/

Join Dr. Emily Brigham on April 16th from 10-11 AM PT for BC Lung Foundation Ask the Experts webinar! Dr. Brigham will be discussing the Wildfire Smoke and Extreme Heat Action Plan. 🔗 See the Action Plan: centreforlunghealth.ca/wildfire-smoke… 📢 Share with clients: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

✅ That’s a wrap on the BC Lung Foundation 22nd Annual Air Quality & Health Workshop! Great to hear from Dr. Stephanie Cleland & Dr. Chris Carlsten on the cognitive effects of air pollution & wildfire smoke. 🔗 Learn more: legacyairwayhealth.ca/wildfire-smoke/ #AirQuality #WildfireSmoke #LungHealth

On World TB Day (March 24), we chatted with with Dr. Jay Johnston, Evaluation Lead for Provincial TB Services at the BCCDC, and former Head of Respiratory Medicine Division at VGH. Learn more about barriers & emerging research in eradicating this disease: bclung.ca/podcast

A beautiful editorial by the great Francesca Polverino and MeiLan Han on why we need to study the airways of #COPD rather than the blood (which is useless in identifying biomarkers for COPD) bit.ly/3EvEwrX

Of course it’s better to prevent asthma attacks - and most are preventable. Please share this podcast on managing attacks in primary care. 1) ginasthma.org/gina-podcasts/ ; and 2) Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3GLUdMv 3) Spotify: spoti.fi/43d5MUy

Celebrate #ClinicalTrialsDay with us! 🎉 Watch the video in VCHRI’s Research Impact Series & explore how patient-centered clinical trials empower life-changing research in B.C. & beyond: youtu.be/_I3r2vMJjf0 #ResearchImpact #ParticipateInResearch #YesToResearch

What happens when wildfire smoke and extreme heat strike at the same time? Dr. Stephanie Cleland Legacy for Airway Health (LAH) shares how simultaneous exposure is becoming more common and rural/remote communities in BC are hit hardest. 📖 Read the full article: theconversation.com/wildfire-smoke…

Vancouver Coastal Health University of British Columbia VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation Jim Johnson, PhD Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health 2025 VCHRI Summer Program Advancing Research Knowledge award recipient Jennifer Lim with work with Dr. Min Hyung Ryu to explore the impact of climate change-related exposures on airway epithelial cells. Jennifer Lim Min Hyung Ryu Chris Carlsten The Centre for Lung Health

How does asthma affect my lungs? What’s the connection between asthma & allergies? What steps can I take to reduce asthma triggers? This #AsthmaAwarenessMonth, VCHRI expert Dr. Céline Bergeron shares practical strategies for managing asthma at home: vchri.ca/stories/2025/0…

With wildfire season starting earlier this year, VCHRI investigator Dr. Chris Carlsten explains the health impacts of wildfire smoke & offers important precautions to protect your health: ow.ly/rzCF50W8vwk Chris Carlsten Legacy for Airway Health (LAH) The Centre for Lung Health