Nearly 400 studies are currently approved under Island Health’s two research ethics boards. Island Health conducts and supports a wide range of research that:
- Creates new knowledge to improve health and care in our communities
- Discovers the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases through clinical trials
- Engages people by working together to ensure that the right patient receives the right treatment at the right time
- Applies research evidence to improve health services, support policy-making, and strengthen the healthcare system
Read some recent highlights and accomplishments in our 2025-26 Research & Innovation Annual Report.
Research Focus
To ensure we're meeting the needs of the communities we serve, we focus on research in:
- Indigenous Health
- Mental Health and Substance Use
- Seniors Health
- Primary Care Networks and Clinics
- Population Health and Health Promotion
- Underserved and/or Marginally Housed Populations
- Acute and Ambulatory Services
- Care Team Safety and Wellness
- Virtual and Technology Enabled Care
- COVID-19
Summary Reports
Read recent reports on newly-approved studies: