Upright Open MRI renewed as UBC Shared Research Platform
UBC’s Upright Open MRI at Vancouver General Hospital is the only imaging platform of its kind used exclusively for research in North America.
Dr. Emily Schaeffer Appointed Director, Clinical Research
Congratulations to Dr. Emily Schaeffer on her appointment to the role of Director, Clinical Research EMILY SCHAEFFERDirector, Clinical Research Division: Pediatric Orthopaedics Site:Vancouver – BC Children’s Hospital In the rapidly evolving landscape of medical science, the bridge between laboratory discovery and patient care is more vital than ever. At UBC Orthopaedics, we are proud to announce […]
Dr. Philip Hache Appointed Director, Global Orthopaedics
Dr. Philip Hache is appointed Director, Global Orthopaedics, effective April 1, 2026.
The Power of the Patient Voice: How a Rower’s Request Revolutionized Adaptive Fitness
For Dr. Bonnie Sawatzky, a career dedicated to mobility research has always been rooted in a single, fundamental philosophy: if research isn’t relevant to the patient, what is the point? This belief was put to the ultimate test when a former rower, navigating life after a recent spinal cord injury, issued a direct challenge to […]
UBC researchers advance next-generation sports monitoring through Samsung collaboration
Dr. Babak Shadgan and colleagues are advancing a transformative new approach to sports and human performance monitoring through collaborative research funded by Samsung Electronics Canada.