June Alumni of the Month

Name: Sarah Weller

Program: MSc

Graduated: 2019

Thesis Title: “Exercise counselling to promote exercise behaviour change in individuals with prostate cancer”

How would you describe your research in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program?

I was given the opportunity to contribute to and lead many different exercise oncology research initiatives within Dr. Kristin Campbells lab, including leading a systematic review, mobilizing a passion project on bone metastases and exercise guidelines, developing health systems initiatives with partners such as HealthLink BC, BC Cancer and the Prostate Cancer Supportive Care Program.

Where and what is your current position?

Global Director – Prostate Cancer for Movember. I am based in Melbourne Australia and have team members located across the world. In this role I am accountable for delivering impact initiatives globally that improve quality of life and mortality for people with prostate cancer. It combines all areas of my background and expertise including clinical, research, health systems, program scaling, and leadership.

How do you like to spend your free time?

Adventures outdoors. Climbing mountains, cycling, camping, running. And sampling the amazing coffee across Melbourne!

Congratulations on being our Alumni of the Month for May 2024, Sarah!