News and Updates

Thank you to all involved in SUCCESS BC

Over the past 12 months, our team has been involved in a project “SUCCESS BC”, aimed at enhancing supportive care resources accessible to individuals with cancer living in BC. Partnering with BC Cancer and HealthLink BC Physical Activity Services we created new resources including: 1. BC Cancer Exercise Support webpage (http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/health-info/coping-with-cancer/exercise-support) 2. 3 x BC Cancer […]

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 […]