News & Announcements

  • A Pediatric Student-Led Clinic – Children’s Healthcare Canada podcast

    A 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 Dr Katherine Smart, they discussed this clinical model, its impact on children’s access to healthcare, health outcomes for children and families, and HHR; as well as the potential for its spread and…

  • Dr Teresa Liu-Ambrose was Interviewed by CBC Radio

    Dr 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”.

  • How exercise can boost cancer treatment and recovery

    How 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.

  • Dr Jackie Whittaker Receives Arthritis Society Canada Funding

    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.

  • ‘Smart glove’ can boost hand mobility of stroke patients

    ‘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 groundbreaking “smart glove” capable of tracking their hand and finger movements during rehabilitation exercises supervised by Dr. Janice Eng, a leading…

  • Year in Review 2023

    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 every excuse to relax for a couple of weeks. I’m incredibly proud to be part of a department that…

  • New Health Research BC Funding

    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 enabling health researchers to foster collaboration, disseminate and implement evidence, and increase the impact of their research — ultimately improving the health of people and communities in…

  • Expanding Access to Pediatric Care

    Expanding Access to Pediatric Care

    Unveiling Our Early Intervention Physiotherapy Clinic

  • Dr Lara Boyd Receives a Distinguished University Scholar Award

    Dr Lara Boyd Receives a Distinguished University Scholar Award

    Dr Lara Boyd has been recognized as a 2023 Distinguished University Scholar for her work in motor learning and developing novel therapeutic approaches that stimulate recovery after a stroke.

  • Drs Lara Boyd and Courtney Pollock Receive Federal Funding

    Drs Lara Boyd and Courtney Pollock Receive Federal Funding

    Congratulations to Drs Lara Boyd and Courtney Pollock for receiving funding to pursue new research avenues. This investment supports more than 30 projects in cancer therapy, childhood speech development, spinal cord injury and beyond.