Faculty of Health and Social Development

UBCO researchers receive 2025 Michael Smith Health Research BC awards

Recognition includes support to build world-leading research programs   Two UBC Okanagan researchers have received a significant financial boost to their research projects through the Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHRBC)’s Scholar and Health Professional-Investigator (HP-I) programs. Both the Scholar and HP-I programs provide $90,000 in funding for up to five years, with the Scholar program […]

UBCO study suggests fasting effects on the body are not the same for everyone
Dr. Ali McManus Appointed as Director of the School of Health and Exercise Sciences

Dr. Ali McManus Appointed as Director of the School of Health and Exercise Sciences

A message from the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Development (FHSD) I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ali McManus as Director of the School of Health and Exercise Sciences for a five-year term, commencing July 1, 2025. Dr. McManus is a Professor in the School of […]

Saliva testing may reveal early signs of diabetes and obesity
UBCO’s largest graduating class marks 20 years of growth
AI is here to stay, let students embrace the technology
New technology may lead to improved health and weight management

Alumni Builder Award Recipient Guided by ‘Wise Mind’ Decisions

“Creating a safe space for Indigenous youth to be unapologetically themselves, traditional, loud, quiet, victorious and defeated, is all central to my outlook on sport and reconciliation.” Skylar Bown (BHK’20, MPT’22) is a 2024-25 Alumni Builder Award recipient. The co-founder and co-operator of Remote Rehab, she is a compassionate and dedicated physiotherapist committed to delivering accessible […]

Using e-bikes to heal from cancer

Using e-bikes to heal from cancer

It turns out it’s not just equipment people need to get recommended levels of exercise

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Top athletes offer insights into women’s running