UBC researchers awarded more than $6.5 million to advance neuroscience research
Dr. Brian Kwon awarded $1.8M Brain Canada Platform Support Grant. The International Spinal Cord Injury Biobank (ISCIB): Promoting Global Spinal Cord Injury Research Through Human Biobanking will expand access to vital human biological samples for spinal cord injury research, enabling researchers worldwide to advance treatments and improve outcomes for patients.
Dr. Brian Kwon receives UBC’s premier award for research: The Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize
Dr. Brian Kwon has been awarded the prestigious Jacob Biely Faculty Research Prize in recognition of his outstanding contributions as a surgeon-scientist to advancements in spinal cord injury (SCI) research. Dr. Kwon is the first recipient of this award from the Department of Orthopaedics and the seventh from the Faculty of Medicine.
Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports
New research led by Dr. Brian Kwon, Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Injury and professor at UBC Orthopaedics, reveals an alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries while mountain biking, often leading to permanent and life-altering paralysis.
Dr. Brian Kwon receives a C$2.2 million grant from the US Department of Defense to spearhead research in bladder control for individuals with spinal cord injuries
An international research team, led by UBC Orthopaedics Professor Dr. Brian Kwon, has been awarded a 3-year grant of $1.7 million USD (approximately 2.2 million CAD) from the US Department of Defense to embark upon a groundbreaking research project aimed at enhancing bladder function for individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury.
Dr. Brian Kwon Appointed as the Director of the International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries (ICORD)
We are thrilled to share that UBC Orthopaedics Professor, Dr. Brian Kwon, has been appointed as the Director of the International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries (ICORD), effective July 1, 2024, for a five-year term.