Headlines 2025

  • 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.

  • International Day of Women and Girls in Science

    February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrating the vital contributions of women and girls in science and technology. In honour of this day, we want to spotlight some of the incredible and inspiring women in research on our team who are making meaningful contributions to their fields.  

  • Makenzie McCallum

    Congratulations to Makenzie McCallum, supervised by Dr Naznin Virji-Babul, for receiving the 2025 Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Rising Star – Certificate of Excellence Award! This prestigious award recognizes outstanding contributions to research, particularly Makenzie’s work on concussion awareness among Indigenous ice hockey players. Makenzie McCallum Program: MSc Supervisor: Dr Naznin Virji-Babul Connect with…

  • UBC Medicine researchers awarded more than $26M for transformative health research

    UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers have been awarded more than $26 million in federal funding to lead critical health research aimed at improving the lives of people across B.C., Canada and the world.