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 […]
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.
Dr. Michael Neufeld Recognized for Top Paper at AAOS 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Michael Neufeld, who was honoured by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) for Top Paper at the 2026 AAOS Meeting (March 2–6 in New Orleans, USA). His paper, “Nickel Free” Hypoallergenic versus Standard Cobalt-Chrome Containing Total Knee Arthroplasty: Is there a Difference in Synovial Metal Ions at Minimum 2-Year Follow-up?, was […]
Patient-Engaged Research and Care: To Know What Families Need, We Have to Ask Them
The Hippy Lab team at BC Children’s Hospital recognizes the challenges patients and caregivers face when navigating a diagnosis of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), and the urgency of patient-engaged research. DDH is the most common orthopaedic condition in infants, affecting 1–3% of newborns. In DDH, the hip joint does not form properly, resulting […]