Excerpt from the UBC Department of Physical Therapy: We are thrilled to announce a transformative gift to the Department of Physical Therapy, generously donated by UBC Associate Professor Emeritus Dr Donna MacIntyre, along with her loving partner of 45 years, Dr Roger Francis, who passed away in October 2023. This generous contribution will establish The Dr […] Read More
We’re thrilled to share that our Dr. Kristin Campbell was recently featured in a Global News article highlighting new research on the link between muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, and reduced cancer mortality. The article explores a new study underscoring how combining strength training with cardiovascular exercise can significantly lower the risk of cancer-related deaths. Dr. […] Read More
This past October, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) hosted a meeting in Portland, bringing together experts to develop the first-ever exercise guidelines tailored specifically for older cancer survivors. Led by Dr. Kerri Winters-Stone, a team of experts—including our very own Dr. Kristin Campbell—came together to launch the ACES initiative (Advancing Capacity to Integrate Exercise […] Read More
The Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab undertakes research to understand the role of exercise in reducing risk of cancer, and the role of physical therapy and exercise to improve the physical function, quality of life and survivorship of people living with and beyond cancer.
