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Campbell Lab at CSEP 2018

Campbell Lab at CSEP 2018

Dr. Kristin Campbell and 3 of her lab members travelled to Niagara Falls, Ontario recently to participate in the general annual meeting for the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. Dr. Campbell and her Masters student Sarah Weller were both invited to speak for a symposium on exercise oncology and its integration into clinical cancer care. […]

Bridging the gap between research and clinical practice

MSc Candidate, Sarah Weller, is helping people with cancer reconnect with their bodies. Sarah is an Exercise Physiologist completing her MSc degree in the Rehabilitation Sciences program under the supervision of Dr. Kristin Campbell.   Read more about the work Sarah is doing here: https://physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca/2018/10/22/bridging-the-gap-between-research-and-clinical-practice/

Upcoming talks from visiting scientist from Australia, Dr. Prue Cormie.

1.    Exercise prescription & chronic conditions: Moving from the lab to the real world in Australia.  Friedman Boardroom, Friedman Building (2177 Wesbrook Mall, UBC Point Grey Campus) Monday October 29, Noon to 1 pm 2.    Exercise as part of Cancer Care for Oncology Patients. John Jambor Room, BC Cancer Vancouver (600 W 10th, Vancouver).  Tuesday […]

Dr. Campbell featured in Cancer and Exercise Article by CBC

In a recent publication on the CBC website, CEPL member Dr. Kristin Campbell is featured as a key source in the cancer and exercise field. The article discusses the push for exercise to become a fundamental part of clinical practice, where all cancer patients are prescribed exercise as a part of their care. Link to […]

Stanley Hung at ICCTF

Stanley Hung at ICCTF

The 2018 ICCTF Cognition and Cancer Conference is being held in Sydney, Australia from April 9th-11th. CEP lab member Stanley Hung attended the conference and presented his poster titled “Longitudinal observation of objective neuropsychological performance changes in people treated with adjuvant 5FU/oxaliplatin chemotherapy for colon cancer: Pilot study findings”. Below is a picture of Stanley […]

CEPL Member Sarah Weller Finalist at Exercise and Sport Science Australia

CEPL Member Sarah Weller Finalist at Exercise and Sport Science Australia

Sarah Weller, a clinical exercise physiologist and MSc trainee with Dr. Kristin Campbell was a finalize in the Practitioner award category at the Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) conference held in Brisbane, Australia last week. Her talk entitled “Translating what we know into what we do: Reach of exercise physiology services implemented as standard […]

HealthLink BC Physical Activity Services for Cancer

Unsure how to SAFELY be physically active during and after cancer treatments? Qualified exercise professionals with cancer-specific training are now at HealthLink BC. These services are free and can help you to: Start exercising safely Understand how to use physical activity to reduce and manage treatment side effects Develop an individualized physical activity plan Call […]

Dr. Kristin Campbell presents at ACSM Roundtable!

Dr. Kristin Campbell presents at ACSM Roundtable!

Dr. Kristin Campbell delivered a talk on evidence in biological mechanisms linking exercise to cancer risk and outcomes at the 2018 ACSM Roundtable on cancer and exercise. First held in 2008, the ACSM Roundtable meeting brings together experts in the field to discuss topics related to cancer and exercise, including reviewing related scientific research, developing a […]

CEPL Twitter Page

In 2018, CEPL is participating in #365papers on Twitter. We will be posting one paper a day to share what we find interesting from the exercise oncology literature.  Thursdays (#TBT) we will post from the archives to highlight some of the work that has been integral in our laying the foundations of this field. Please […]

CSEP Professional Development Day

CEP lab member Sarah Weller will be presenting at CSEP Professional Development Day Vancouver on the application of research into clinical practice. This integration is critical when working with patients with complex needs, especially in the area of exercise oncology and chronic conditions. Her presentation aims to present the perspective of both a researcher and […]