New Health Research BC Funding
Congratulations to our researchers who received new funding from Michael Smith Health Research BC through the 2023 Convening & Collaborating (C2) and Reach programs. These funding programs are...
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Year in Review 2023
As 2023 starts to wind down I think I can safely say that here in the Department of Physical Therapy, we are all looking forward to a well-deserved holiday. We have many reasons to celebrate, and...
View Article‘Smart glove’ can boost hand mobility of stroke patients
This month, a group of stroke survivors in B.C. will test a new technology designed to aid their recovery, and ultimately restore the use of their limbs and hands. Participants will wear a new...
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Dr Jackie Whittaker Receives Arthritis Society Canada Funding
Congratulations to Dr Jackie Whittaker’s team for securing a 3-year Arthritis Society Canada Strategic Operating Grant. Arthritis Society Canada announced the recipients of the 6th annual Stars Career...
View ArticleHow exercise can boost cancer treatment and recovery
Dr. Kristin Campbell shares how exercise can help in the fight against cancer—and how people can get involved in their research.
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Gabriele Yoneda – Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus
Congratulations to Gabriele Yoneda for receiving Emeritus status at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor. Gabriele has made significant teaching and service contributions to the Department for 25...
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Judit Spence – Clinical Associate Professor Emeritus
Congratulations to Judit Spence for receiving Emeritus status at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor. Ms. Spence proved herself an excellent teacher and has been in the position of Clinical...
View ArticleDr Teresa Liu-Ambrose was Interviewed by CBC Radio
Dr Teresa Liu-Ambrose spoke to CBC Radio to emphasize the importance of physical activity in maintaining brain health. “The brain loses mass as we age making it harder to remember certain memories”.
View ArticleA Pediatric Student-Led Clinic – Children’s Healthcare Canada podcast
Kiersten McMaster, Pediatric Student-Run Clinic Physiotherapist, discussed the collaborative initiative between BC Centre for Ability and UBC on the Children’s Healthcare Canada podcast. Together with...
View ArticleCall for Proposals for Projects Facilitated by the BC Physical Therapy...
Intent The document outlines the process for the submission and selection of projects facilitated by the Physical Therapy Knowledge Brokers (PT KBs). Background The PT KB position is jointly funded,...
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Shona McLaren
Shona McLaren, BSc, MSc, PT Assistant Professor of Teaching MPT- Victoria Clinical Education Lead Contact shona.mclaren@ubc.ca Teaching TeachingOpenClose Involved with components of the clinical...
View ArticleSMART Labs Received over $5 million in funding from CFI Innovation fund
Congratulations to Dr Janice Eng whose SMART Labs project received over $5 million in funding including over 2.1 million from the CFI Innovation fund, with the remainder of funding from the provincial...
View ArticleDr Teresa Liu-Ambrose was Awarded a Killam Faculty Research Prize
Dr Teresa Liu-Ambrose is a recipient of the 2023 UBC Killam Research Prize in the Medicine Established Category. The UBC Killam Research Prize recognizes the research excellence and scholarly...
View ArticleProtected: Priya Raval – National Physiotherapy Month
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View ArticleDr Janice Eng was awarded 2024 BCKDF funding for health research
Faculty of Medicine researchers are among the UBC recipients of funding through the B.C. Knowledge Development Fund (BCKDF) for their work on topics including rare cancers, obesity and diabetes...
View ArticleProtected: Corinna Ng – National Physiotherapy Month 2024
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Hyman Gee – National Physiotherapy Month
Name and Title(s): Hyman Gee Physiotherapist, Clinical Instructor Where do you work? Student Rehabilitation Outpatient Clinic at Queen’s Park Care Centre (New Westminster, BC) What is the most...
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