May Student of the Month
Name: Daniel Elesin Program: MSc Supervisor: Teresa Liu-Ambrose Tell us a little bit about your lab and research interests! I am a MSc student in the Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Health Lab, directed by Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose. The lab explores how exercise training and physical activity improve the physical and cognitive health, and quality of life […]
May Alumni of the Month
Name: Stanley Hung Program: MSc Graduated: 2014 Thesis Title: “Physical determinants of physical activity in children who have completed treatment for acute lymphoblastic Leukemia.” How would you describe your research in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program? My supervisor was Dr. Kristin Campbell, and I would describe the research I conducted with Dr. Campbell to be […]
2025 Four-Year Fellowship Recipients
Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Four-Year Doctoral Fellowship (4YF): Jacob Bosancich, Avneet Dhillon, Vrinda Dimri, Christopher Lamb, and incoming students Karen Davies and N. Hassen! The Four-Year Doctoral Fellowship program ensures UBC’s best PhD students are provided with financial support of at least $18,200 per year plus tuition for a maximum of four […]
Spring Graduate Awards | Deadline: April 28, 2025
Spring Graduate Awards Competition The 2025 Spring Graduate Awards Competition is Open! Please find the eligibility and application details and forms here: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/awards/spring-graduate-awards-competition RHSC internal application deadline: Monday April 28, 2025, by 4:00 PM Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted from current and incoming RHSC Students and Trainees. Submit a single application indicating as many […]
April Student of the Month
Name: Astou Thiam Program: PhD Supervisor: Suzanne Huot Tell us a little bit about your lab and research interests! My lab is a fulfilling study and work environment, under the supervision of the fabulous Dr. Suzanne Huot and an excellent committee with Dr. Jemima Baada and Dr. Antje Ziethen. My lab is also a place […]
April Alumni of the Month
Name: Sue Peters Program: PhD Graduated: 2018 Dissertation Title: “The effect of stroke on attention and motor planning of voluntary leg movements” How would you describe your research in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program? Drs. S. Jayne Garland and Lara Boyd were my supervisors. My PhD research looked at neurophysiological mechanisms of movement preparation in […]
Searching for a supervisor
Contributor: Sabrina Cao When I first started my search for a MSc supervisor, I wasn’t sure what I should be looking for. There’s a lot about research programs that I didn’t understand, and that I’m still learning about now. Here are some of the questions that I think are most poignant during your search, which […]
Dr. Janice Eng featured in Healthline: Adding Higher-Intensity Walking to Stroke Treatment May Improve Recover
A new study co-led by Dr Janice Eng suggests that stroke survivors can improve their walking by incorporating a structured, progressively intense walking program into their rehabilitation. Learn more Read the full article here.
BC Lung Foundation Respiratory Rehabilitation Fellowship
The B.C. Lung Foundation offers fellowships based on the applicant’s potential of scientific excellence. This fellowship is awarded to RHSC students conducting research in respiratory rehabilitation. Eligibility: Post-doctoral fellows and PhD students Award Amount: $12,500 Number Awarded: 2 Application Deadline: April 1, 2025, 4pm PST How to Apply: The application can be found here. Email completed application to the Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate […]
Dr. Pat Camp Receives King Charles III Coronation Medal
The Coronation Medal marks King Charles III’s coronation in 2023 and is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service to Canada. It is the first Canadian commemorative medal to mark a coronation and is awarded to 30,000 deserving individuals across the country. Dr. Pat Camp, RHSC supervisor and Associate Professor in Dept of Physical […]