December Student of the Month – Michaela Khan
Name: Michaela Khan Program: PhD Supervisor: Dr. Michael Hunt Tell us a little bit about your lab! I work with Dr. Michael Hunt, Director of the Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory. Our work brings clinicians and researchers together to conduct biomechanics research to optimize physical function in people with musculoskeletal injuries or disease. What […]
December Alumni of the Month – Bolette Skjødt Rafn
Name: Bolette Skjødt Rafn Program: PhD Graduated: 2019 Thesis: “Surveillance and Rehabilitation for Breast Cancer-Related Upper-Body Issues” How would you describe your research in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program? My research projects focused on delivery of breast cancer rehabilitation to improve access and reach of programs to minimize health inequity. I developed online rehabilitation […]
Dr. Kristin Campbell & Kendra Zadravec MPT/PhD Trainee join JOSPT podcast
Dr Kristin Campbell and MPT/PhD Trainee Kendra Zadravec discussed staying active during cancer treatment with Dr Clare Ardern, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy (JOSPT) in a recent podcast. Listen to the podcast on Spotify here.
“Opera on the Brain” – Dr. Lara Boyd Discusses Neuroplasticity & Opera with the UBC Magazine
In an October article for the University of British Columbia Magazine, Dr Lara Boyd was featured along with Nancy Hermiston, Voice and Opera Divisions director and their research team. As part of the Wall Opera Project, Dr. Boyd and team are focusing on one neuroplasticity question exploring how opera training impacts memory, cognitive functioning, and […]
Rebeca Hernandez Interviewed by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Rebeca Hernandez, PhD student studying under the supervision of Dr. Teresa Liu Ambrose in the Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab, was recently interviewed by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) as part of their People in Profile series. Rebeca’s research focuses on the impact of lifestyle interventions on the […]
RHSC Internal Award Winners
Meet the newest RHSC Internal Award Winners: Rinni Mamman received the Louise McGregor Memorial Scholarship in Neurorehabilitation, Jasleen Grewal received the Margaret Hood Scholarship in Occupational Therapy, and Julia Dahlby received the Jane Hudson Scholarship in Physical Therapy. Each year, the Graduate Programs in Rehabilitation Sciences distribute financial awards to deserving students. This funding includes bursaries, scholarships and […]
Publication: Biopsychosocial factors of quality of life in individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: a scoping review
PhD student Rinni Mamman is first author on a UBC Rehabilitation Sciences-collaborative article recently published in Quality of Life Research. Entitled “Biopsychosocial factors of quality of life in individuals with moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: a scoping review”, Rinni’s article discusses the different biopsychosocial factors that affect a person’s Quality of Life after a […]
RHSC Student in CMS Fellows Program – Astou Thiam
Join us in congratulating RHSC PhD Student Astou Thiam on being selected to participate in the current cohort of the Centre for Migration Studies Grad Fellows Program! The CMS Grad Fellows Program supports outstanding UBC graduate students who are engaged in research related to human migration and mobilities. Tell us a little bit about your lab! What type […]
PhD Student Olivia Ferguson Receives CANTRAIN-CTTP & Michael Smith Health Research BC Doctoral Studentship 2023 Award
Join us in congratulating RHSC PhD Student Olivia Ferguson on receiving the CANTRAIN-CTTP & Michael Smith Health Research BC Doctoral Studentship 2023 Award! CANTRAIN is a CIHR-funded national clinical trials training platform that supports full-time PhD students who are conducting research related to clinical trials. Tell us a little bit about your lab! What type of […]
RHSC Faculty Dr. Ben Mortenson featured in article for UBC Medicine Pathways
Informative article from RHSC supervisor and OSOT Professor Dr. Ben Mortenson on how to mitigate the effects of climate change on the lives of those living with disabilities in the current issue of UBC Medicine Pathways. Read the full article here: UBC Medicine Pathways