Patrick Chin
CLINICAL ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR & HEAD, DIVISION OF UPPER EXTREMITY Division:Upper Extremity Hospital Site:Vancouver – UBC Hospital & Vancouver General Hospital Dr. Chin is a Clinical Associate Professor and Head of the Upper Extremity Division in the Department of Orthopaedics at the University of British Columbia. He is currently serving as the President of the Canadian […]
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.
Brian Kwon
PROFESSOR Division:Orthopaedic Spine SurgeryHospital Site:Vancouver – Blusson Spinal Cord Centre Dr. Brian Kwon, Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Injury (Tier 1) and Dvorak Chair in Spine Trauma, is an internationally recognized, award-winning surgeon-scientist with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics. Dr. Kwon began his career in orthopaedic surgery by completing his residency at UBC in 2000 before going on […]
Dr. Babak Shadgan leads study exploring blood flow restriction training for strength building in people with spinal cord injury
A study led by Dr. Babak Shadgan at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute explored how blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise can help individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) build muscle strength using lighter weights. The method, commonly used by athletes, was tested on 10 SCI participants over an eight-week period.
Dr. Brian Day honoured with the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal
We are proud to share that Dr. Brian Day has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. This honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities or achieved outstanding accomplishments abroad that bring credit to Canada.