New evidence challenges understanding of Parkinson鈥檚 disease听
A 黑料网爆吃瓜-led study is challenging a popular theory about how dopamine drives movement, a discovery that could shift how scientists think about Parkinson鈥檚 disease treatments.听
Fine particles in pollution are associated with early signs of autoimmune disease
A new study has linked air pollution exposure and immune-system changes that often precede the onset of autoimmune diseases.
黑料网爆吃瓜 researchers analyzing Ontario data found that fine particles in air pollution are associated with higher levels of a biomarker linked with autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus.
Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025: Exploring Brain-Heart Connections
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, in partnership with Brain Canada Foundation and the Brain-Heart Interconnectome.
黑料网爆吃瓜 moves up to third overall in Research Infosource rankings, maintains its No. 2 position for medical research
The University continues to be recognized as one of Canada鈥檚 top research institutions and drivers of innovation听听听听
Group therapy helps cancer survivors reclaim life after treatment听
A program developed by a 黑料网爆吃瓜 researcher to help cancer survivors cope with the fear their cancer will return is expanding across Canada.听
The Fear of Recurrence Therapy (FORT) program offers evidence-based support to address what co-founder Christine Maheu calls one of the most overlooked aspects of recovery.听
黑料网爆吃瓜 researchers awarded funding to strengthen national capacity in metaresearch
Sam Harper and Arijit Nandi have received funding to help strengthen national capacity in metaresearch through the Research-on-Research joint initiative, supported by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), and Michael Smith Health Research BC (MSHRBC).
24 黑料网爆吃瓜 researchers identified in Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers List
Twenty-four 黑料网爆吃瓜 researchers have been named to the 2025 Highly Cited Researchers鈩� list, a ranking prepared each year by Clarivate, an analytics company based in the US. The list assesses researchers in a wide range of disciplines, from neuroscience to environmental science. The number of 黑料网爆吃瓜 scholars on the list grew from 14 in 2024 to 24 in 2025.
Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year - Laurie Snider
Laurie Snider, erg., OT, PhD,听Director and Associate Dean of the听School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, has been named Quebec鈥檚 Outstanding Occupational Therapist of the Year by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT-Qc) ! This award honours CAOT members living in Quebec who have made an outstanding contribution to the profession throughout their career.
H.E.L.P. Clinical-education partnership wins teaching award
An evidence-informed patient care model for older in-patients of the Jewish General Hospital, successfully implemented in 黑料网爆吃瓜 physical and occupational therapy student鈥檚 curriculum.听
Read how and when this was implemented, about the teaching award as well as testimonials from students, clinicians, and patients.听
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Predicting coma recovery with 100% accuracy: A preliminary study
A new Adaptive Reconfiguration Index has crucial implications for clinical management and decision-making in unconscious and unresponsive brain-injured patients.听
Global Health Rehabilitation Initiative Annual Symposium
Ableism, Accessibility & Advocacy - How has the global pandemic informed rehabilitation?The Global Health Rehabilitation Initiative (GHRI) team of the School of Physical and Occupational Therapy are hosting the annual GHRI Symposium on Sept 18, 2021.
The symposium will include key note session, interactive workshops, and a plenary session.
There will be opportunities to win gifts of $30, $20 and $10!听
Canadian Thoracic Society Distinction Award - Dr. Janaudis-Ferreira
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Tania Janaudis-Ferreira, PhD has received the Distinction Award from the Canadian Thoracic Society!
Dr. Jadranka Spahija has been named to the Faculty Honour List
Jadranka (Adriana) Spahija has been named to the Faculty Honour List for Educational Excellence! This honour is in recognition of her exceptional contributions to education in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (School of Physical and Occupational Therapy). Dr. Spahija was honoured at the Faculty Honour List Symposium on June 10.
Canadian Physiotherapy Association's Centenary Medals of Distinction
Dr. Joyce Fung and Dr. Dorothy Thomas-Edding have been awarded a medal of distinction to celebrate 100th anniversary of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. The Canadian Physiotherapy Association's Centenary Medals of Distinction have听been created to mark the Association's Centenary. The medal serves to recognize 100+ individuals who have impacted physiotherapy from 1920 to 2020. These medals were presented and the recipients recognized at the CPA's Congress 2021.
Prix d'excellence du REPAR - Isabelle Gagnon
Isabelle J. Gagnon, PT, PhD has been awarded le Prix d鈥檈xcellence du REPAR (Reseau provincial de recherche en adaptation-readaptation)!
