CYHRNet - About Us

About CYHRNet

The BC Child and Youth Health Research Network or CYHRNet (pronouced "Cheer-Net") was established in 2005 as one of eight Health Of Population Networks (HoPN) funded by the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR).

The Health of Population Networks were developed with a mandate to link researchers and research resources across institutions, organizations and regions, build critical mass, share and leverage research capacity and promote a spirit of collaboration and partnership. To learn more about the HoPNs, see this brochure [.pdf]

In October 2005, CYHRNet held its Inaugural Workshop. The event aimed to create connections among child and youth health researchers and gather feedback on how the network could best use its resources to increase research capacity in BC. A group of 176 researchers, representing biomedical, population health, health services delivery, mental health, aboriginal health and disabilities research, attended and were involved in two days of networking and planning. From this workshop, CYHRNet’s structure, leadership and objectives began to take shape. See the workshop report [.pdf]

CYHRNet is now a well-established network in BC's child and youth health research community. Its granting activities have helped to establish several strong multidisciplinary research teams and its workshops and conferences are important KT events which augment research capacity and disseminate knowledge on important child and youth health topics. To learn more about CYHRNet, click on the brochure to the left.

Join Us!

Researchers, students, research end-users and anyone else interested in child and youth health research are invited to sign up as CYHRNet members. Membership is free and includes immediate access to all membership benefits!

Mandate, Mission and Vision

CYHRNet’s mandate, mission and vision guide the network’s activities, objectives and development. Learn more here.

Governance

CYHRNet’s Oversight Committee is responsible for network priority setting, policy oversight, approval of priority initiatives and fund disbursement. CYHRNet’s Co-Leaders are responsible for overseeing the network’s Priority Initiatives. Learn more here.

Strategic Directions

CYHRNet’s Strategic Directions were developed in consultation with CYHRNet's Oversight Committee and membership. The directions aim to support CYHRNet's mission and mandate. Learn more here.

Priority Initiatives

CYHRNet’s Priority Initiatives are research areas deemed by CYHRNet’s Oversight Committee and membership as being important to child and youth health and well-being and deserving of network support and resources. Learn more here.