Strengthening BC’s clinical trials ecosystem

In partnership with researchers, health organizations, and communities across BC and Canada, we build the capacity to attract and conduct high-quality trials.

Strengthening BC’s clinical trials ecosystem

In partnership with researchers, health organizations, and communities across BC and Canada, we build the capacity to attract and conduct high-quality trials.

What we do

Clinical Trials British Columbia, part of Michael Smith Health Research BC, coordinates a unified, province-wide approach to advancing clinical trials.

Grow a skilled clinical trials workforce

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Build and support provincial systems and infrastructure

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Engage communities in clinical trials and beyond

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Support harmonization for research ethics across BC

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Advancing BC’s clinical trials vision

For the first time, BC has a shared vision for clinical trials — one that reflects a future in which clinical trials investments maximize benefits for all British Columbians. It is endorsed by the Ministry of Health.

Latest news

  • Logo for Canada's Clinical Research Workforce Strategy, which has the strategy title on the left and a green maple leaf icon on the right.

    Initiative spotlight: Canada’s Clinical Research Workforce Strategy

    January 22, 2026

  • A group photo with representatives from GSK Canada, the BC Ministry of Health, and BC’s health authorities.

    Roundtable identifies actions to accelerate BC clinical trials

    January 22, 2026

  • "January 2026: Research ethics updates" is written out in white text ontop of a background of abstract blue shapes that suggest mountains and oceans.

    Research ethics: January 2026 updates

    January 21, 2026

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