Innovation drives research in the School of Kinesiology.
The School of Kinesiology is internationally recognized for its distinguished research and innovation applied to the study of human movement, sport, physical activity, and health. The School is home to over 25 active researchers and 100 graduate students, who are linked through collaborative, multidisciplinary networks with other institutions, research centres, and clusters at UBC and abroad.
In 2018 the Chan Gunn Pavilion opened its doors on Wesbrook Mall to serve as the new hub for sports medicine and exercise science research at UBC.
Research News
National Postdoc Appreciation Week
This week (September 16 – 20 2024), we celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week and recognize the incredible contributions of our Kinesiology Postdoctoral Fellows! Their dedication, hard work, and groundbreaking research continue to make a lasting impact in our field. Please join us in showing appreciation for our postdocs: We are deeply grateful for your scholarship, […]
Dr. David Wright Secures CIHR Grant for Novel Antipsychotic Side Effects Study
Dr. David Wright, in partnership with Dr. Margaret Hahn from the University of Toronto, has secured a significant grant from the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) for their project titled “Targeting the Exercise-Inducible Signalling Factor FGF21 as a Novel Approach to Alleviate the Side Effects of Antipsychotics.” This initiative addresses a pressing need within […]
Dr. Tania Lam Awarded Grant for Pelvic Floor Muscle Research
Congratulations to Dr. Tania Lam and her team of co-applicants who have been awarded a CIHR grant for their project, “The PELvUS Study – Pelvic Floor Exercise to Lessen Urinary Incontinence and Sexual Disfunction in People with Spinal Cord Injury“. The $569,924 grant will help Dr. Lam and her team explore how to prescribe pelvic […]
Dr. Chris West: Pushing the boundaries of spinal cord research
Dr. Chris West is at the forefront of spinal cord research, as part of an interdisciplinary team exploring how innovative, implantable stimulation technologies can help people with spinal cord injuries live longer, healthier lives. Having previously worked with the School of Kinesiology, we would like to congratulate Dr. West on this exciting research achievement! Read […]