March Student of the Month – Jessica McDougall
March 1, 2024Name: Jessica McDougall Program: MPT/PhD Supervisors: Dr. Alex Scott, Dr. John Kramer Tell us a little bit about your lab! I’m co-supervised by Dr. Alex Scott (Rehabilitation Sciences) and Dr. John Kramer (Anesthesiology, Pharmacology, and Therapeutics). Dr. Scott’s lab focuses on the basic science of tendon mechanobiology, and how such findings can be used […] Read More >
March Alumni of the Month – Briana Chau
March 1, 2024Name: Briana Chau Program: MSc Graduated: 2021 Thesis: “The impact of an acute bout of high intensity exercise on corticospinal excitability and transcallosal inhibition in older adults” How would you describe your research in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program? I was able to grow as a researcher during my time in the program under […] Read More >
February Student of the Month – Rebeca Hernández Gamboa
February 1, 2024Name: 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 […] Read More >
February Alumni of the Month – Tzu-Hsuan Peng
February 1, 2024Name: 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 […] Read More >
January Student of the Month – Isabelle Rash
January 2, 2024Name: Isabelle Rash Program: PhD Supervisor: Dr. Brodie Sakakibara & Dr. Bill Miller Tell us a little bit about your lab! I am part of two research labs. One is with Brodie Sakakibara as part of the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management in Kelowna, and one is with Bill Miller (Matters Lab) […] Read More >
January Alumni of the Month – Sara Izadi
January 2, 2024Name: Sara Izadi Program: PhD Graduated: 2021 Thesis: “Cognitive Orientation to Daily Occupational Performance: Effects on Brain Structure/Function and Motor Outcomes in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder” How would you describe your research in the UBC Rehabilitation Sciences program? At UBC, I was responsible for collecting and analyzing diverse datasets, including MRI data, motor […] Read More >
December Student of the Month – Michaela Khan
December 6, 2023Name: 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 […] Read More >
December Alumni of the Month – Bolette Skjødt Rafn
December 6, 2023Name: 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 […] Read More >
RHSC Internal Award Winners
November 22, 2023Meet 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 […] Read More >
RHSC Student in CMS Fellows Program – Astou Thiam
November 6, 2023Join 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 […] Read More >