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Donna Li’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Resistance Exercise as a Stimulus for the Repeated Bout Effect and the Contribution of the Extracellular Matrix” Supervisor: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Committee members: Dr. Don McKenzie, Dr. James Markworth Abstract: Skeletal muscles responds to unaccustomed exercise by orchestrating an adaptive response to attenuate damage by future bouts of same or similar exercise. This intrinsic protective […]

alumNights: Life of an International Athlete

  A behind-the-scenes glimpse at the life of an international athlete competing at the Olympic level. Join host, Emily Cordonier, BA ’06 for a lively conversation with former UBC varsity student-athletes as they share their personal stories of a world most will never have the opportunity to experience. From behind the scenes at the opening […]

Emily Gerson’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The effect of proportional assist ventilation on diaphragm electrical activity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee Members: Dr. Paolo Dominelli, Dr. Jordan Guenette, Dr. Tania Lam Chair: Dr Cameron Mitchell Abstract: The diaphragm is the largest contributing muscle in a spontaneous breath. Classically, when failure in this muscle occurs, mechanical ventilation is implemented to reduce acute […]

Yanfei Guan’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Inter-limb asymmetries in functional performance and non-contact lower-limb injury in pediatric-age athletes” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Darren Warburton (Research Supervisor), Jack Taunton, Shannon Bredin University Examiners: Drs. Kishore Mulpuri, Alexander Scott External Examiner: Dr. Anthony N Turner Chair: Dr. Hendrik Michiel Van Der Loos Abstract:  Background: Previous findings regarding the association between inter-limb asymmetries in functional performance […]

Nikolaus Dean’s PhD Thesis Proposal

Title: “A Sociological Exploration of Adaptive Skateboarding and Skateboarders with Disabilities” Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Bundon Committee Members: Dr. Deirdre Kelly (Educational Studies), Dr. Moss Norman, Dr. Brian Wilson Chair: Dr. Patricia Vertinsky Abstract: The action sport of adaptive skateboarding has steadily grown in North America over the last decade, insomuch that adaptive skateboarding was included […]

Jasmine Deol’s MSc Thesis Proposal

Title: “Training Load and Body Composition in Team Sport: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis” Supervisor: Dr. Darren Warburton Committee members: Dr. Carolyn McEwen, Dr. Andrew Perrotta, Dr. Jack Taunton Abstract: Background: The monitoring of training load and body composition provides an informative, comprehensive assessment of training effectiveness and adaptive response to improve athlete management and […]

Gevorg Eginyan’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The effect of transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation on the corticomotor excitability of the abductor hallucis and pelvic floor muscles Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Tania Lam Committee Members: Dr. John Kramer, Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Chair: Dr. Mark Beauchamp Abstract: Background: Urinary incontinence negatively impacts quality of life for over 420 million people worldwide. The pelvic floor muscles (PFM) […]

Hannah ET Goodings’ MSc Thesis Defence

Title: Long Duration, Low-Concentration Topical Capsaicin Diminishes Central Sensitization Thesis Supervisor: Dr. John Kramer Committee Members: Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin, Dr. Brian Cairns Chair: Dr. Cornelia Laule Abstract: The development of chronic pain is typically predicated by neuroplastic changes within the spinal cord in response to persistent noxious stimuli, termed central sensitization. Sensitization increases the sensitivity to stimuli […]

Sobhan Mardan-Dezfouli’s MSc Thesis Defence

Title: The Impact of Abdominal Body Contouring Surgery on Physical Function After a Massive Weight Loss: A Pilot Non-Randomized Controlled Trial Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Cameron Mitchell Committee Members: Dr. Laura Hurd, Dr. Michael Koehle Chair: Dr. Bill Sheel Abstract: Background: It is estimated that 70% of individuals who undergo a massive weight loss (MWL) develop excess […]

Nana Wu’s PhD Thesis Defence

Title: “Movement behaviours and cardiovascular risk factors in individuals living with type 1 diabetes” Supervisory Committee: Dr. Darren Warburton (Research Supervisor), Dr Veronica Jamnik, Dr Michael Koehle University Examiners: Drs. Alex Scott, Mary Jung External Examiner: Dr. Ronald Sigal Chair: Dr. Linda Li Abstract: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease […]

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