Explore our Faculty Labs
Check out some of the labs of our outstanding RHSC faculty and explore their research below! MATTERS Lab – Dr. Bill Miller The MATTERS (Mobility Assistive Technology Evidence of Rehabilitation Science) Lab researches the measurement, determination, and epidemiology of mobility disability and participation of older adults to improve mobility, social participation and quality of […]
Governor General’s Gold Medal | February 2024
One gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record in the graduating class for the doctoral degree. A second gold medal is awarded to the graduate student who has achieved the most outstanding academic record in the graduating class for the master’s degree with a thesis. This […]
CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Awards | February 2024
The CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. They were established in 1994 and are presented annually by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS), with sponsorship support provided by ProQuest. There are two awards: one for engineering, medical sciences and natural sciences; […]
February Student of the Month – Rebeca Hernández Gamboa
Name: Rebeca Hernández Gamboa Program: PhD Supervisor: Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose Tell us a little bit about your lab! We study the role of physical activity and exercise on the health and quality of life of older adults. We particularly aim to optimize the function of those who are at risk of dementia. What project are […]
February Alumni of the Month – Tzu-Hsuan Peng
Name: Tzu-Hsuan Peng Program: MSc Graduated: 2021 Thesis: “Reliability, Validity, and Feasibility of Remotely Conducting Clinical Balance and Walking Assessments via Video-Conferencing Platforms for People Following Stroke” How would you describe your research in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program? My thesis topic and research interests pivoted because of the pandemic outbreak. We adapted traditional clinical […]
Dr Pat Camp takes part in 5-Year NIH Grant, TB PuRe
Dr. Pat Camp is an investigator on a recently awarded $3,400,000 5-year NIH grant entitled TB PuRe. Despite successful treatment, tuberculosis is associated with chronic lung impairment, severe respiratory symptoms, and poor physical function. This study will assess the effectiveness, feasibility, and cost-effectiveness of a home-based pulmonary rehabilitation program for preventing post-tuberculosis respiratory morbidity in […]
Dr. Janice Eng is testing a ‘smart glove’ that can boost hand mobility of stroke patients
Dr Janice Eng is testing how a groundbreaking “smart glove” developed at UBC can improve stroke patient rehabilitation and ultimately restore the use of their limbs and hands. Learn more here.
Dr. Jackie Whittaker Receives Arthritis Society Canada Strategic Operating Grant
Congratulations to Dr. Jackie Whittaker’s team for securing a 3-year Arthritis Society Canada Strategic Operating Grant for the project ‘Self-managing knee health in young people at high-risk of early-onset osteoarthritis: The MyKnee randomized controlled trial’. The Strategic Operating Grant (SOG) program provides funding to support research proposals aligned with Arthritis Society Canada’s priorities. Learn more […]
Friedman Award for Scholars in Health
The Friedman Award for Scholars in Health is open to any UBC graduate student or medical resident studying in the area of health. ‘Health’ is interpreted very broadly, and includes health promotion and disease prevention, mental health research, laboratory sciences related to medicine or health, public health, health services research, or any area intended to impact human […]
Upcoming Award Competitions: CAGS/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation, Governor General’s Gold Medal, Friedman Award for Scholars in Health
The CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award recognizes Canadian doctoral dissertations that make unusually significant and original contributions to their academic field. They were established in 1994 and are presented annually by the Canadian Association for Graduate Studies (CAGS), with sponsorship support provided by ProQuest. For more information, see CAGS-ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award The Governor General’s Gold […]