Research
The Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM) is a national leader for research excellence, knowledge translation and exchange in the urgent research field of chronic diseases.
The Centre has five areas of focus for its current strategic plan term:
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- trainee engagement
- strengthening collaborations with Interior Health
- team-based research
- community engagement
- faculty and staff recruitment
The Centre’s research priorities are based on its three strategic pillars: discovery, translation, and impact.
CCDPM research pillars
Exploration
Creating new knowledge to advance our understanding of chronic diseases.
Translation
Bridging the gap from scientific discovery into action.
Impact
Implementing evidence-based strategies that transform health for everyone.
Funding Opportunities
Seed funding and travel grants increase opportunities for collaboration and broaden the scope of projects.
Industry
Collaborations with industry leaders build productive partnerships and support meaningful improvements and behaviour change.