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Staff Spotlight – Mona Lavaei

Staff Spotlight – Mona Lavaei

Meet Mona Lavaei! Mona is an HR and Administrative Assistant in the UBC Department of Orthopaedics. Among other things, she assists in initiating and coordinating staff, students and faculty appointments, reappointments and promotions.

UBC orthopaedic surgeon–engineer research team awarded Arthritis Society Ignite Innovation Grant for pioneering knee health research

UBC orthopaedic surgeon–engineer research team awarded Arthritis Society Ignite Innovation Grant for pioneering knee health research

The collaborative orthopaedic research team, comprising engineer Dr. David Wilson, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Parth Lodhia, and biophysicist Dr. Jordan Broberg, has been awarded an Arthritis Society Canada Ignite Innovation Grant to develop advanced MRI scanning techniques aimed at protecting knees from osteoarthritis.

Dr. Babak Shadgan leads study exploring blood flow restriction training for strength building in people with spinal cord injury

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.

Resident Appreciation Week 2025 video shorts!

Resident Appreciation Week 2025 video shorts!

We are thrilled to celebrate our incredible residents with a special video-short series from faculty members. Each one is filled with heartfelt messages, inspiring stories, and valuable insights, celebrating the incredible contributions of our amazing residents. Watch them all and reflect on the hard work, dedication, and vibrant spirit of our residents.

Women in Orthopaedics (WORTH) Workshop | March 1, 2025

Women in Orthopaedics (WORTH) Workshop | March 1, 2025

Our next Women in Orthopaedics (WORTH) workshop, “Case-based exploration of a day in the life of an orthopaedic resident,” is online and open to all young women, women-identifying individuals, non-binary and gender-nonconforming students (grades 10-12) across British Columbia!