News & Announcements

Dr Teresa Liu-Ambrose, professor and Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the department of physical therapy, has been recognized for her world-class research on healthy aging and her invaluable mentorship and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI).

Dr Kristin Campbell was awarded the Michael Smith Health Research BC Reach Award for her work on knowledge translation and mobilization to support exercise recommendations for people with bone metastases.

Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty and staff members for excellence in teaching, research, administration, innovation and public service.

New UBC research could make diagnosis, treatment and prevention more effective for everyone — especially women.

This week, PABC announced the second edition of the Digital Directions magazine. There is a fantastic collection of contributors with UBC connections, including David Locke (clinical instructor), Helen Honig (lead physiotherapist at the PTRC), Sally-Anne Stelling (supervising physiotherapist at the PTRC), Carly Slater (clinical educator), and Robin Roots (MPT-North Clinical Site Lead). As it is…

Dr Janice Eng qualified to become a member of the UBC Quarter Century Club which celebrates these significant years of service provided by faculty. Congratulations, Janice!

The UBC Rehabilitation Sciences Alumni Bursary was first established in 1982 by the Rehabilitation Student Council, with a letter-writing campaign for BSR* alumni. Prior to 1982, all rehabilitation science students were provided with a government stipend which helped students with the costs of their education. The first bursary of $500 was awarded the next year…

Each year, the Faculty of Medicine recognizes faculty members who exemplify exceptional contributions in the areas of education, research and/or service, and who are dedicated to advancing both the Faculty’s values and vision of transforming health for everyone.   Congratulations to Dr Linda Li – recipient of a 2022 Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award…

It’s been a great week in the Department this week due to our trainees’ outstanding success in the VCHRI (Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute) “Rising Star” and Doctoral student Awards! 2 of the 6 rising star awards were won by trainees from our department. These awards recognize research excellence, service as role models, and other…