Advancing health research together
REACH BC is an online platform that connects volunteers and researchers to enable health research studies across the province.
We make it easy for volunteers to discover opportunities to participate in research, and we help recruit participants into studies and clinical trials.
REACH BC is an initiative of Clinical Trials British Columbia. We are grateful for funding and support from Michael Smith Health Research BC and the BC SUPPORT Unit, which is funded under Canada’s Strategy for Patient Oriented Research (SPOR).
Choose your path
REACH BC is for everyone. You can use the platform – whether you’re a community member, health researcher, or part of clinical research and trials.
All kinds of people can join research studies. People with or without medical conditions can volunteer to participate in research in many ways.
We make it easier for you to recruit for your studies and clinical trials, including participants and patient partners. Our platform reaches people across the province, including all health authorities and rural BC.
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How it works
Ready to make a difference? Learn how our platform connects research teams with a dedicated community of volunteers across BC to streamline research and drive new discoveries.
For volunteers
Tell us about yourself
Start by answering a few simple questions – who you are, your health research interests, and what’s important to you. It's free and anyone 16+ in BC can join!
Get matched with research opportunities
Once matched, you'll receive a notification about relevant opportunities. If you’re interested or have questions, you can express interest to the study or connect with the research team.
Participate in the study
Before choosing to participate, you'll be put in touch with the researcher to ask any questions you might have. You can also browse the database to find other studies you might be interested in.
For researchers
Add your study to REACH BC
Submit a posting for your opportunity. We’ll find relevant matches and make it easy for people to find your study on our study directory.
See your volunteer matches
We’ll find volunteers who match your eligibility criteria and notify them about your study. If they’re interested, they can reach out to you to express interest or ask questions. You’ll receive a list of interested volunteers and contact details.
Connect with interested volunteers
If a volunteer is interested, you can get in touch to coordinate next steps, including screening and enrollment, prior to starting the study.
Stories from our community
"It's fun! You're interacting with the people who are really dedicated to what they're looking for. They're really receptive to you and they'll answer the questions you have."
"My wife went through breast cancer ... but the reason she is in remission is because of previous generations doing what I'm doing, contributing to medical research".
"It doesn't take a lot of effort on your part. It's easy to do and you have that warm fuzzy feeling that you're helping other people."
Ready to make an impact?
Sign up as a volunteer today and REACH BC will notify you when you're matched with exciting research opportunities.
