Events

Gevorg Eginyan’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Does Transcutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Enhance Corticomotor Excitability of the Pelvic Floor Muscles?” Supervisor: Dr  Tania Lam Committee members: Dr Jean-Sébastien Blouin, Dr John Kramer Abstract: Background: Urinary incontinence negatively impacts quality of life for over 420 million people worldwide. The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) are crucial for maintaining urinary continence in humans. Transcutaneous […]

Reza Partovi’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Human Head-neck Biomechanical Response to an Active Anti-whiplash Automotive Seat” Supervisor: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Committee members: Dr. Gunter Siegmund, Dr. Calvin Kuo Abstract: Whiplash injuries usually occur following rear-end vehicle collisions and have been a focus area of biomechanical research for decades. Although mainly classified as a mild injury, whiplash is a substantial financial […]

Joshua Bovard’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “Bioenergetic and physiological responses to aerobic exercise” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Robert Boushel (Kinesiology) Committee Members: Dr. Dave Clarke (SFU, Biomedical Physiology & Kinesiology), Dr. Trish Schulte (Zoology), Dr. Bill Sheel (Kinesiology) Chair: Dr Jean-Sébastien Blouin Abstract: Humans evolved to be physically active, as physical activity became integral to short- and long-term energy balance. Key aspects […]

Mahabhir Kandola’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Mind Fit: Evaluation of a Community-Based Wellness Program for Adolescents Experiencing Depression and/or Anxiety Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee Members: Dr. Erica Lau, Dr. Peter Crocker Chair: Dr Moss Norman Abstract: Exercise, a subset of physical activity, is a promising treatment for mild-to-moderate depression and anxiety in adolescents (teens). Mind Fit is an 8-week, group-based, […]

Grad Research Day (UBC-O & UBC-V) – May 11 & 12

  Save the Date: May 11th & 12th, 2021 Graduate Research Day is an annual, student-led conference for graduate students to present their work. This year, UBC Vancouver’s School of Kinesiology and UBC Okanagan’s School of Health and Exercise Sciences will be hosting a joint virtual event. The aim of the conference is for students […]

Imagine Day Orientation Leader Applications Now Open! April 28 – May 16

  Apply to be a KIN Imagine Day Orientation Leader! Applications open April 28 – May 16, 2021 Attention all kinners! Imagine UBC needs you! Whether you’ve been to campus or are more familiar with the online UBC experience, you could play an important role in welcoming new students this fall by becoming an Imagine […]