Research

The Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management serves as a provincial leader for research excellence, knowledge translation and exchange in the urgent research field of chronic disease prevention.

Based at UBC Okanagan, the Centre’s research strategy is based on:

  • Aligning with the Faculty of Medicine’s strategic plan to collaboratively accelerate research and knowledge translation in the field of chronic diseases.
  • Building and maintaining collaborations that harness collective research strengths from UBC Okanagan, Interior Health, and local clinicians.
  • Fostering new opportunities that expand research excellence across BC, in particular within the Interior Health region.
  • Achieving research excellence including competitive funding and recognition both nationally and internationally.

Research Pillars


Diabetes and Obesity

Lead: Dr. Jonathan Little


Cardiovascular Health

Lead: Dr. Chris West


Neurological Disorders

Leads: Drs. Brodie Sakakibara & Daryl Wile

Current Studies

Explore opportunities to get involved with ongoing research projects.

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Funding Opportunities

Seed funding and travel grants increase opportunities for collaboration and broaden the scope of projects.

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Industry

Collaborations with industry leaders build productive partnerships and support meaningful improvements and behaviour change.

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