About the Health of Population Networks

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. The MSFHR focuses 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 MSFHR activities.

The Michael Smith Foundation funds the following Health of Population Networks (Including the DHRN):