We generate knowledge that improves our understanding of the environmental challenges and mechanisms that impact health, with the goal of informing and translating interventions that prevent, manage, and treat chronic disease across the lifespan.
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Research Areas

Health research can touch our lives in many ways. It helps prevent and manage disease, reduce changes of injury, and provide the best treatment. Our researchers are dedicated to making new discoveries that improve health for individuals and populations. The span of research activities within the School is broadly encapsulated under four overarching thematic areas, and in addition, there are a small number of faculty who conduct research that sit between these areas. Each area has identified key aims below to help the School achieve its mission.

Student holding breathing tube over a participant. The breathing tube is in the participant's mouth.

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology

This group performs research from basic molecular and cellular sciences, through integrative systems physiology and translational sciences into population health with the ultimate goal of preventing, treating and improving the health of individuals and populations.
Student holding breathing tube over a participant. The breathing tube is in the participant's mouth.

Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology

This group performs research from basic molecular and cellular sciences, through integrative systems physiology and translational sciences into population health with the ultimate goal of preventing, treating and improving the health of individuals and populations.
Dr. Mary Jung standing behind two students seated. They are having a conversation

Health Behaviour Change

Research that applies the science of behaviour change. The group has a specific focus on working with people at risk for, or living with diabetes, and people with physical disabilities, particularly people with a spinal cord injury (SCI).
Dr. Mary Jung standing behind two students seated. They are having a conversation

Health Behaviour Change

Research that applies the science of behaviour change. The group has a specific focus on working with people at risk for, or living with diabetes, and people with physical disabilities, particularly people with a spinal cord injury (SCI).
Graduate student in Dr. Jonathan Little's lab.

Metabolism, Nutrition and Immunology

By integrating molecular, cellular, systemic, and behavioural aspects of metabolic regulation, this research group advances mechanistic understanding of human metabolism and optimizes evidence-based treatments for individuals living with metabolic disease.

Graduate student in Dr. Jonathan Little's lab.

Metabolism, Nutrition and Immunology

By integrating molecular, cellular, systemic, and behavioural aspects of metabolic regulation, this research group advances mechanistic understanding of human metabolism and optimizes evidence-based treatments for individuals living with metabolic disease.

Student using a sensor over the head of another student in the lab

Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Neuromuscular Physiology

This research group investigates adult aging, specifically balance and falls, fatigue and overall motor behaviour/function across the adult lifespan.
Student using a sensor over the head of another student in the lab

Sensorimotor Neuroscience and Neuromuscular Physiology

This research group investigates adult aging, specifically balance and falls, fatigue and overall motor behaviour/function across the adult lifespan.

Research in Focus

Meet our researchers and find out what they’re working on.

Rob Shave

 

From international animal sanctuaries to exercise and rehabilitation labs in British Columbia, UBCO cardiovascular researchers are examining heart disease and associated conditions, like stroke. Their collaborations are confirming what we already know: the heart matters.

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Kathleen Martin Ginis

SCI Action Canada

New research about physical activity is helping to improve the lives of people with spinal cord injuries. Led by professor Kathleen Martin Ginis, the team collaboration is in action, helping Canadians live more meaningful lives.

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Chris Mcneil & PAUL VAN DONKELAAR

Integrative Neuromuscular Physiology Lab

One of UBC Okanagan’s most complex, collaborative research projects evaluated pilot fatigue to help keep fire-fighting pilots safe on the job. With a key partner, Conair, the diverse research team – including Paul van Donkelaar and Chris McNeil, analyzed performance metrics for aerial firefighters.

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Resources

Office of Research Services  Graduate Studies
Stober Foundation Health Fund HES Faculty & Staff