Congratulations to MSc graduate, Helia Sillem! Helia graduated from the program in November 2009. She is the recipient of the First Time Writer’s Award from the Journal of Hand Therapy. Her manuscript, based on her MSc thesis is entitled “Comparison of Two Carpometacarpal Stabilizing Splints for Individuals with Thumb Osteoarthritis.” The award will be presented in September 2012 at the annual ASHT (American Society of Hand Therapist) conference. Congratulations to Associate Professor Linda Li who was quoted in September 29th in the Vancouver Sun on preventing arthritis in baby-boomers, written by John Esdaile & Cheryl Koehn. http://www.vancouversun.com/health/Baby+boomers+next+arthritis+generation/5475655/story.html