Our Focus
The Nursing and Allied Health Research and Knowledge Translation department promotes innovation and excellence in interprofessional research and knowledge mobilization to drive evidence-informed improvements in care, better patient outcomes and increased system performance.
Nurses and allied health professionals bring distinct perspectives informed by practice expertise and an approach to research that guides knowledge generation toward relevant and meaningful problems. Our team operates at the intersection of science, practice and policy. This is where we can have the most impact and ensure researchers and decision-makers work together to identify and tackle complex health-related challenges.
In spring 2022, NAHKRT launched a staff engagement survey from March 17 – April 23 as part of a fulsome stakeholder engagement process. The goal of this survey was to understand current research and KT initiatives, existing infrastructure, workforce demographics, research priorities, learning needs, and barriers and facilitators to moving research and KT forward. Click here for more information.
News & Events
Empowering informed decisions: Supporting head & neck cancer patients with a discussion aid for enteral feeding tubes
Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) can have elevated risk of experiencing difficulties in swallowing and malnutrition. To prevent this, enteral nutrition through feeding tube (TF) insertion is encouraged when undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Recapping the CANO 2024 conference
Each year, oncology nurses from across Canada gather at the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology/Association canadienne des infirmières en oncologie (CANO/ACIO) conference to connect, share knowledge and advance their expertise in oncology nursin
BC Cancer researchers awarded in Michael Smith Health Research BC 2024 Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator competition
Five BC Cancer researchers are 2024 recipients of the Michael Smith Health Research BC’s Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator competition, receiving new funding to conduct critical research, develop innovative treatments, and translate their findings into practices that benefit peop
Recent Publications
Managing brachytherapy operating rooms interprofessionally and intraprovincially.
The Clinical Impact of Time-restricted Eating on Cancer: A Systematic Review.
Awards and Recognitions
Indigenous-specific Anti-Racism & Cultural Safety PHSA+ Award

Creating a Culturally Safe and Anti-Racist System of Health Care and Research
Awarding Body:Provincial Health Services Authority
Year: 2024
Team Member Recognized: Emily Lonsdale, Scott Beck, Perla Araiza, Lindsay Van der Meer
BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of BC Cancer, which includes BC Cancer Research. Together with our donors, we are changing cancer outcomes for British Columbians by funding innovative research and personalized treatment and care.