Get Involved

Health research needs you to make a difference!

Find out how you can get involved.

Become a Study Participant

Are you interested in participating in research studies at Island Health? Contact Rebecca.Barnes@viha.ca to sign up or to learn more. By signing up, you will be registered to receive more information about current study opportunities for which you may be eligible.

Subscribe to our quarterly newsletter to receive information and updates about current studies in the region.

Become a Patient Partner

There are lots of ways to get involved in research beyond participating as a study subject. Patient partners include anyone directly affected by a health condition, illness, or health system issue: family members, loved ones, and care givers as well as patients. Whether you're interested in joining a research team, helping to set priorities for future research, or contributing to events and education, your experience provides a unique and valuable perspective.

• Complete this brief survey and we'll be in touch when we have an opportunity that fits your interests. 
• Contact Taylor.Hainstock@viha.ca to learn more

Other opportunities

• Our Patient Advisory Council provides patient perspectives and advice to health care leaders.
• The Patient Voices Network allows you to use your experience to influence change in the health care system.

Volunteer

Interested in becoming an official research volunteer? Find out what volunteering with Island Health is all about, and then complete this form and submit it to researchvolunteer@viha.ca.

• Looking for a volunteer or a student to support your research? Contact Wendy.Young@viha.ca.

Collaborate

We'll be your research matchmaker! We connect researchers with students, clinicians with researchers, and students with clinicians to help answer research questions and provide access to data. We also work with academic partners, community organizations, and industry to improve health through research.

• Submit a request to collaborate with us.

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For patient partners and the public

For clinicians, researchers, students, and volunteers