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Dr. Ian Pike receives fellowship from Japanese research society
Dr. Pike will work on a child passenger safety campaign with researchers in Chiba.

Happy Holidays!
From all of us to you, we hope you have a lovely holiday season.

10 things about the 2022 Canadian Injury Prevention Conference
The event brought together over 160 delegates from across Canada.

Cold and flu season is here—and it looks different
Cold and flu season is here. Learn what to do about the medication shortage.

New website outlines financial and human cost of injury in BC
costofinjury.ca uses interactive charts and graphs to illustrate the burden of injury in BC.

BCIRPU’s CATT for Athletes wins national collaboration award
The CCCIP Award recognizes effective injury prevention initiatives completed with a collaborative effort.

Concussion Awareness Week: September 25 to October 1, 2022
The province of British Columbia has declared September 25 to October 1, 2022 as Concussion Awareness Week.

Helping to better understand concussion in teens: The SHRed Concussions Study
A recent BCIRPU survey found that 53% of people who reported having a concussion in their lifetime got one while playing sports.

BCIRPU to lead Vancouver site for international study on rugby-related concussions
The study will work with players, coaches, parents, and sport governing bodies to improve player welfare in youth rugby.

Continuing concussion work both at home and in East Africa: Dr. Shelina Babul’s sabbatical
Dr. Shelina Babul has recently returned from her restful and productive six-month sabbatical