Clinical Trials and Preclinical Infrastructure Asset Map - Life Sciences
Clinical Trials and Preclinical Infrastructure Asset Map - Life Sciences
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BRITISH COLUMBIA<br />
APPENDIX 9. Healthcare Research Centres (cont’d)<br />
RESEARCH CENTRE/ URL CONTACT DESCRIPTION<br />
Immunity & Infection<br />
Research Centre (IIRC)<br />
VCHRI<br />
www.iirc.ca/Immunity_<strong>and</strong>_Infection_Research_Centre.htm<br />
Prevention of Organ<br />
Failure Centre of Excellence<br />
(PROOF)<br />
www.proof.hli.ubc.ca<br />
IIRC labs are at:<br />
• Heather Pavilion East,<br />
2733 Heather Street V5Z 3J5<br />
• Jack Bell Research Centre, 2660 Oak<br />
Street B.C. V6H 3Z6<br />
• Research Pavilion, 828 West 10th<br />
Avenue V6Z 1L8<br />
• B.C. Centre for Disease Control, 655<br />
West 12th Avenue V5Z 4R4<br />
Contact: Jeffrey Helm, Research<br />
Co-ordinator<br />
604-875-4111 x 68576<br />
jhelm@interchange.ubc.ca<br />
Room 166, Burrard Building, 1081<br />
Burrard Street, Vancouver B.C. V6Z<br />
1Y6<br />
Tel: 604-806-8328<br />
Fax: 604-806-9274<br />
proof@hli.ubc.ca<br />
Contact: Marjorie Co, Chief Development<br />
Officer<br />
Tel: 604-806-8934<br />
Marjorie.Co@hli.ubc.ca<br />
8. OTHER DISEASE-BASED HEALTH RESEARCH CENTRES<br />
B.C. Provincial Renal<br />
Agency (BCPRA)<br />
www.bcrenalagency.<br />
ca/default.htm<br />
B.C. Provincial Renal Agency<br />
St Paul’s Hospital<br />
700-1380 Burrard Street<br />
Vancouver B.C. V6Z 2H3<br />
Tel: 604-875-7340<br />
Contact: Adeera Levin<br />
bcpra@bcpra.ca<br />
A collaborative team of basic scientists, clinicians, <strong>and</strong> health professionals whose expertise spans genomics, molecular microbiology,<br />
immunology, infectious diseases, transplantation immunology, medical genetics, epidemiology, health care delivery, <strong>and</strong> policy development.<br />
IIRC research interests include basic mechanisms of human immune responses involved in transplantation <strong>and</strong> infectious diseases in order<br />
to improve public health outcomes <strong>and</strong> health services. Current programs Include:<br />
• Transplant immunology<br />
• PREPARE - proteomics approaches to rapidly identify novel targets in microbial pathogens leading to novel therapeutics <strong>and</strong> vaccines for<br />
emerging infectious diseases.<br />
• Centre for Human Islet Transplant <strong>and</strong> Beta Cell Regeneration: transplantation of beta-cells is a promising treatment option that eliminates<br />
the need for insulin injections. CHITBCR conducts research to address the main limitations of beta-cell transplant.<br />
The PROOF Centre discovers, develops, commercializes <strong>and</strong> implements non-invasive tests (biomarkers) for prevention, diagnosis, prediction,<br />
management, <strong>and</strong> treatment of diseases associated with organ failure.<br />
It carries forward programs in the development of biomarkers for heart, lung, <strong>and</strong> kidney failure as well as for new blood assays for genes,<br />
proteins, <strong>and</strong> metabolites. One of the PROOF Centre’s flagship programs is the “Biomarkers in Transplantation” initiative. Now in its second<br />
phase, this innovative project has identified biomarkers in the blood that will tell the clinical transplant team immediately whether a<br />
transplanted organ is being rejected, using a simple blood test.<br />
BCPRA plans <strong>and</strong> monitors the delivery of province-wide kidney care services.<br />
BCPRA addresses the challenge of kidney disease by:<br />
• improving early diagnosis <strong>and</strong> treatment<br />
• ensuring that the system itself is financially sustainable<br />
• educating British Columbians about the risks <strong>and</strong> signs of kidney disease<br />
BCPRA activities include:<br />
• Plans <strong>and</strong> monitors the delivery of province-wide kidney care services<br />
• Develops province-wide clinical st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> guidelines<br />
• Develops funding models to support best health outcomes<br />
• Measures <strong>and</strong> reports on patient <strong>and</strong> system outcomes<br />
• Supports knowledge-development through research <strong>and</strong> teaching.