Caitlin Geary (BKIN ’19), lead author of article published in prestigious Journal of Physiology
UBC KIN undergrad Caitlin Geary, BKIN 2019 published in prestigious Journal of Physiology Caitlin Geary is an Indigenous alumnus who graduated with her BKIN in May, 2019. While she was an undergraduate, she started to work in Professor Bill Sheel’s Health and Integrative Physiology Lab the summer before her fourth year, after receiving an NSERC […]
New “Exercise and Depression Toolkit” integrates exercise into mental healthcare delivery in Canada
Graduate student Krista Glowacki has developed an innovative Exercise and Depression Toolkit for Canadian healthcare providers who work with adults with depression. The kit is designed to support healthcare professionals in exploring exercise as a treatment option for depression in collaboration with their patients. As a Kinesiology PhD candidate and registered occupational therapist who worked […]
New Graduate course: “Killam Connection: Healthy Aging from Cells to Societies”
“Killam Connection: Healthy Aging from Cells to Societies” will tackle the complexities of healthy aging across the lifespan and support the training of future scientists in developing practical skills in translating scientific knowledge to successfully engage the public. In this graduate course and seminar series, healthy aging will be explored through these lenses – […]
Running Free: Documentary Première and Panel
September 18th was the première screening of Running Free: Children’s Independent Mobility, produced by Professor Guy Faulkner of UBC’s School of Kinesiology. Told through the eyes of three families, this 26-minute documentary explores the concept of children’s independent mobility, the benefits for children’s mental health, and challenges viewers to consider solutions to this issue.
Margaret Pham named Google Cloud Academic All-America® Team Member of the Year for the College Division
Margaret Pham named Google Cloud Academic All-America® Team Member of the Year for the College Division
Miles, Rosalin
Graduating year: 1998
Degree: MHK
Congratulations to Dr. Rosalin Miles for receiving the Hidden Heroes 2019 Award. Former Chief, Gail Sparrow of the Musqueam band, nominated Rosalin for her role in shaping the non-profit, hosting the annual National Indigenous Physical Activity & Wellness conference.
Dr. Douglas Clement receives Alumni UBC 2019 Achievement Award
Congratulations to Dr. Douglas Clement, Professor Emeritus of Family Practice (1999) cross-appointed to the School of Kinesiology, for winning one of the Alumni UBC’s 2019 Achievement Awards. The award recognizes inspiring and exceptional individuals who are making positive changes to the world and the society. Dr. Clement has been known widely as an early advocate for community health, he is also co-founder of the […]
Welcome, Dr. Anne Lasinsky
The School of Kinesiology is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Anne Lasinsky as an Instructor. Dr. Lasinsky has an interest in the structure and function of the human body across the spectrum of physical activity and ability. Exploring how we can maximize the body’s potential in high performance exercise and sport and […]