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Dr. Femke Hoekstra ⁦Femke Hoekstra⁩ explains open science & integrated #KnowledgeTranslation #iKT principles using ⁦@SCIActionCanada⁩ physical activity counselling as an example #KTConnects ⁦UBC Okanagan⁩ ⁦Michael Smith Health Research BC⁩ ⁦KT Canada⁩

Grow your understanding of the challenges people with disabilities face and break down barriers with a new, one-hour, self-directed online course from the Rick Hansen Foundation and the @UofA. Study online anywhere, anytime. Learn more: ext.ualberta.ca/enroll/inclusi…

ICYMI: We announced our upcoming Health Professional-Investigator, Scholar & Research Trainee competitions that will open this fall. We’re committed to serving the evolving needs of BC’s #health #research community: bit.ly/3RmFL09

The NERRS Science Collaborative, through its participation in the Reserve System, has observed how meaningful engagement is foundational to effective collaborative science youtu.be/j4brL-K7fT4?si…

The 2024/25 CUES Fund is open! Get up to $25K to support your community-university projects. Open to BC-based community partners and UBC students, faculty and staff. More info: communityengagement.ubc.ca

Our very own Emily Giroux and Barry Munro from The Canadian Spinal Research Organization presented at the Paralyzed Veterans of America Summit in August. They spoke to the North American Spinal Cord Injury Consortium Research Advocacy Course Course Effectiveness and Promoting Veteran Participation - go team!

We work hard - but our lab family knows how to have fun too! Happy fall from us all at ABC Lab 🍂🍁🍃

Are kids active enough? We studied a ParticiPACTION campaign to see if it raised parental awareness about their children's fitness levels. Watch more here ➡️ youtube.com/watch?v=15yc6Q…

Last week, we hosted a Research in Partnership Training where partners from Vancouver connected with us in Kelowna, explore ICORD-O labs, and engage. A huge THANK YOU to all who contributed insights into meaningful research collaboration #nothingaboutuswithoutus ICORD

Many university personnel engage in research partnerships with community partners to conduct research activities. This workshop helps attendees learn how to engage meaningfully in these partnerships, in ways that promote equitable collaboration, trust and communication.

Stigma against persons with disabilities harms physical and #MentalHealth. Inclusion isn’t just kind—it’s vital for well-being and strengthens communities and society as a whole. Let’s create a world where everyone thrives. #HealthForAll

#InclusionMatters

Tomorrow! We are excited to join our friends ICORD for the Okanagan Chinwag ☕️

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International experts have come to consensus on recommendations for conducting exercise intervention research involving PwSCI. Read more here ▶️

Despite some progress in recent decades, gender equality in science remains elusive. Today, only one in three scientists is a woman. Read more about UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳's call to action here #WomenInScienceDay unesco.org/en/science-tec…

We look forward to the ICORD Annual Research Meeting for sharing ideas and staying updated about the incredible work in our community. We always leave inspired. These conferences shape the future and impact real-world change and collaboration - see you next year! #ResearchMatters

Featuring trailblazing research conducted by clinicians, scientists and patient partners, this video series will showcase the health research that is changing patient care as we know it and improving the lives of British Columbians and people worldwide => youtube.com/watch?v=SvQEA2…

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Alanna Schwed on the successful defense of her PhD! Alanna’s research, passion for community-engaged science, and unwavering support for her peers have made a lasting impact on our lab and beyond. Way to go, Dr. Schwed!