The BC Alliance on Telehealth Policy and Research is primarily funded by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research.
About the Michael Smith Foundation
The Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) is the provincial support agency for health research in British Columbia. Established by the BC government in 2001, MSFHR is an independent, third-party organization that works to develop BC as a leading force in health research, supporting improvements to health, health care and economic opportunity. Projects funded by the Michael Smith Foundation focus on:
- Supporting people by attracting the best and creating an environment where they can excel;
- Working across academic, health and government systems to foster collaborations that enhance health research productivity, competitiveness, and impact;
- Building partnerships within BC and across Canada to leverage BC’s health research potential and create better returns on research investment;
- Demonstrating fairness, accountability and transparency in all our activities.
The BC Alliance on Telehealth Policy and Research has received additional funding from the following organizations for specific projects and initiatives:
- Simon Fraser University
- University of British Columbia
- Vancouver Coastal Health Authority
- Provincial Health Services
If you and your organization are interested in funding our research activities,
