Headlines 2025

  • Exercise improves survival for colon cancer patients

    In a world-first clinical trial, a team of international researchers working with the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) have demonstrated that a structured exercise program significantly improves survival for colon cancer patients by reducing the risk of disease recurrence and new primary cancers.

  • May 2025 PhD and MSc Graduation

    Congratulations to the new Doctors of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Science and the new Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science graduates. We wish all our graduates continued success in their future careers!  Justin Losciale, PhD – supervised by Dr Jackie Whittaker Kip Squier, PhD – supervised by Dr Alex Scott Victoria Cirone, MSc – supervised by…

  • National Physiotherapy Month – May 2025

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

  • Dr Donna MacIntyre and Dr Roger Francis Cancer Research in Physical Therapy Fund

    We are thrilled to announce a transformative gift to the Department of Physical Therapy, generously donated by UBC Associate Professor Emeritus Dr Donna MacIntyre, along with her loving partner of 45 years, Dr Roger Francis, who passed away in October 2023. This generous contribution will establish The Dr Donna MacIntyre and Dr Roger Francis Cancer Research…

  • Dr Pat Camp Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal

    Dr. Pat Camp, associate professor, department of physical therapy, for her work in pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with COPD, and tele-rehabilitation in Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities using strategies to promote lung health, exercise, and chronic disease management.