News & Announcements

  • 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.

  • Dr Linda Li Becomes New Scientific Director of BC SUPPORT Unit

    Dr Linda Li Becomes New Scientific Director of BC SUPPORT Unit

    The BC SUPPORT Unit, part of Michael Smith Health Research BC, welcomes Dr. Linda Li as its scientific director, effective August 1st. Linda is an experienced scientific leader and an expert in patient-oriented research.

  • National Physiotherapy Month

    National Physiotherapy Month

    In honour of National Physiotherapy Month, meet some of the outstanding physical therapists throughout British Columbia.

  • Dr Alex Scott received a 2022/23 Killam Teaching Prize

    Dr Alex Scott received a 2022/23 Killam Teaching Prize

    Dr Alex Scott is a recipient of the 2022/23 Killam Teaching Prize. The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.

  • Dr Linda Li was Awarded a Killam Faculty Research Prize

    Dr Linda Li was Awarded a Killam Faculty Research Prize

    Congratulations to Dr Linda Li who was awarded the prestigious Killam Faculty Research Prize in the Science/Applied Science category. The Killam Faculty Research Prize is awarded annually to individuals who demonstrate outstanding research and scholarly contributions and have national and/or international research leadership in all fields.

  • Dr Teresa Liu-Ambrose – BBC Interview

    Dr Teresa Liu-Ambrose – BBC Interview

    Dr Teresa Liu-Ambrose was interviewed by the BBC about her research findings that show strength training helps people remember things better.

  • Spotlight: Georgia Grenier, MPT-North Class of 2023

    Spotlight: Georgia Grenier, MPT-North Class of 2023

    Meet Georgia Grenier who is a student in the 2021-2023 UBC Master of Physical Therapy – North Cohort at UNBC.

  • Dr Linda Li Interviewed by Vancouver Sun

    Dr Linda Li Interviewed by Vancouver Sun

    If being active is part of the solution, which types of exercise are best for knees that ache? Dr Linda Li says a mix of strength training and aerobic exercise is ideal.