Dr. Janice Eng – Professor, Department of Physical Therapy wins the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award for Heath and active Living
As a professor, clinical scientist and international researcher, Janice has made significant advances in the treatment of individuals with stroke and spinal cord injuries. She has successfully translated her research into substantial health benefits for patients, such as the Fitness and Mobility Exercise Program, used to help thousands of patients in more than 75 locations. Constantly building bridges between the research, academic and clinical worlds, Janice is a devoted mentor and active volunteer in her field. She was a driving force behind the development of the UBC Physical Therapy doctoral program which now trains the next generation of rehabilitation scientists.