Kathleen Martin Ginis, B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., O.M.C., Distinguished University Scholar
Director, UBC Faculty of Medicine Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
Professor, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine
Professor, School of Health and Exercise Sciences
Principal Investigator, ICORD (International Collaboration on Repair Discoveries)
Chair & Principal Investigator, Canadian Disability Participation Project
The University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)
Syilx Okanagan Nation Territory
1088 Discovery Avenue
Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7
Phone: 250.807.9768
kathleen_martin.ginis@ubc.ca
Education
- B.Sc. Psychology, 1992, University of Toronto
- M.A. Kinesiology, 1993, Western University
- Ph.D. Kinesiology, 1996, University of Waterloo
- SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship, 1996-1998, Wake Forest University
Research
My primary research focus is physical activity participation in community-dwelling people living with spinal cord injury. In particular, I am interested in how we can use principles of exercise psychology and behavioural science to improve physical activity participation. I am also interested in the psychosocial and physical health benefits of physical activity in people with SCI and other physical disabilities.
Community partnerships are at the heart of my research program. I work closely with over 20 provincial and national organizations (e.g., Spinal Cord Injury British Columbia [SCI BC], Disability Foundation, Neil Squire Society, Praxis Spinal Cord [formerly Rick Hansen] Institute, Canadian Paralympic Committee). I also collaborate regularly with a close network of colleagues working in a wide variety of disciplines including exercise physiology, rehabilitation science, sport psychology, and disability studies.
Graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in my lab typically have a primary interest in the behavioural aspects of exercise or other health-related behaviours* in people with disabilities. Most students in my lab have a background in Kinesiology, Psychology or a related discipline that has provided training in the behavioural aspects of health or exercise.
(*Note that we are not a bioscience research lab. We do not do research with animal models or in areas such as neuroregeneration or biomedical treatments for spinal cord injury)
Selected Awards and Honours
- 2019 SCAPPS Brawley & Elliott Award for Excellence in Supervision & Mentorship
- 2019 Readers’ Choice Award for best review paper published in 2018 in Spinal Cord
- 2015 John Gibbons Counsell Award for contributions to the cause of people with SCI
- 2014 Government of Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship
- 2014 National Spinal Cord Injury Conference Research Award, 1st Prize
- 2011 International Fellow, National Academy of Kinesiology
- 2010 The President’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Supervision, McMaster University
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Femke Hoekstra, PhD
Postdoctoral fellow, University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)
Email: femke.hoekstra@ubc.ca
ORCID: http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0068-652X
Twitter: @FHoekstra_Groot
Research
- My research focuses on understanding and improving knowledge translation processes, especially in the area of rehabilitation and health promotion. My research involves studying implementation processes of behavior interventions and trials in real-world settings from different perspectives (organization, professional, and client/patient).
- My research focuses on understanding and improving effective exercise counselling in spinal cord injury
Education
- BSc, Human Movement Sciences, 2009, VU University Amsterdam.
- MSc, Fundamental and Clinical Human Movement Sciences, 2012, VU University Amsterdam.
- PhD, Physical Activity, Rehabilitation, and Implementation, 2017, University of Groningen
Funding and Awards
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Fellowship (2020-2022)
- Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research (MSFHR) Trainee Award (2021-2023)
- Association for Canada Studies in the Netherlands (ACSN) Student Research Awards (2016)
- Stichting Nicolaas Mulierus Fonds (the Netherlands) (2016)
- Stichting Beatrixoord Noord-Nederland (the Netherlands) ReSpAct-study (2014-2015)
Cameron Gee, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia
Email: cgee@icord.org
Twitter: @CameronMGee
Research
- Effects of novel exercise interventions, specific to individuals with spinal cord injury, on quality of life.
- Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity levels, stressors, and lifestyle habits in Canadians with disabilities.
- Hemodynamic management in the intensive care unit to enhance spinal cord oxygenation and promote neurological recovery following acute spinal cord injury.
Education
- BAppSc, School of Human Movement Studies, 2008, University of Queensland
- MExSc, School of Human Movement Studies, 2011, University of Queensland
- PhD, School of Kinesiology, 2020, University of British Columbia
Robert Shaw, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)
Email: shawrb1@mail.ubc.ca
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=SHYMmGQAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert_Shaw42
Research
- Research focusing on ‘deconstructing’ the peer mentorship experience for people with spinal cord injury in order to better understand how specific elements of peer mentorship contribute to its effectiveness.
- Development and implementation of evaluation tools for peer support programming for persons with spinal cord injury.
Education
- BPHE, 2014, Nipissing University
- Ph.D., 2021, University of British Columbia
Scholarships & Awards
- Governor General’s Gold Medal (2022)
- Mitacs Accelerate Grant (2022)
- SSHRC CGS Doctoral Scholarship (2018-2021)
- SCI BC Gragopean Scholarship (2018-2021)
- Institute for Work and Health Fellowship (2017-2018)
- UBC University Graduate Fellowship (2017-2021)
- Harry Lyman Hooker Senior Fellowship (2014-2016)
Sarah Lawrason, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)
Email: svcl11@mail.ubc.ca
Twitter: @sarahvclawrason
Education
- BScH, Specialization in Kinesiology, 2016, Queen’s University
- MSc, Sport Psychology, 2018, Queen’s University
- PhD, Kinesiology, 2022, University of British Columbia
Research
- I conduct research in partnership with research users (e.g., community organizations) using an integrated knowledge translation approach. I am interested in developing, delivering, and evaluating programs and services with the disability community. My current research involves the development of a program evaluation toolkit for disability sport and exercise organizations.
Scholarships and Awards
- SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship, UBC (2020-2023)
- WorkSafe BC Doctoral Research Training Award, UBC (2020-2022)
- University Graduate Fellowship, UBC (2019-2021)
- Graduate Dean’s Entrance Scholarship, UBC (2018-2019)
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Queen’s University (2017-2018)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship, Queen’s University (2012-2013)
Aleksandra Jevdjevic, BPHE
MSc Candidate, University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)
Email: aleksandra.jevdjevic@ubc.ca
Education
- Bachelor with Honours in Physical Education, 2017, University of Banja Luka
Research
- My research focuses on the relationship between personalized physical activity for people with spinal cord injury and their quality of life, particularly its influence on mobility and mental health.
Scholarships and Awards
- Academic Excellence Scholarship, The City of Banja Luka (2013-2017)
- Student Organization of Faculty of Physical Education and Sport (University of Banja Luka)- Vice President (2013-2017)
- AIESEC Alumni
- Association for Sports Animation and Recreation of Serbia (Ministry of Youth and Sports, Republic of Serbia)- Teaching Assistant (2020-2021)
Ava Neely, Undergraduate Student
B.H.K. Honours Student, University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)
Email: aneely01@mail.ubc.ca
Education
- Current B.H.K student, Concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology, University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Research
- My research in the lab has focused on various topics relating to health promotion and exercise counselling for adults with spinal cord injury and other disabilities. My undergraduate thesis this upcoming year will focus on assessing and validating an exercise testing measure for individuals with disabilities.
Scholarships and Awards
- UBC Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship (2021)
Haley Berrisford, Undergraduate Student
BKin/BEd Undergraduate Student, University of Alberta
Email: hberrisf@mail.ubc.a
Education
- Current BKin/BEd Student, University of Alberta
Research
- My research focuses on filling gaps in our current knowledge about measuring physical activity in people with spinal cord injury and other disabilities. This involves evaluating the reliability and validity of the these measures in order to inform future translational research.
Scholarships and Awards
- (U of A) National Achievement Award 2018-2022
- Academic All-Canadian 2018-2022
- Kathleen Yetman Team Contribution Award 2021-2022
- (U of A) Undergraduate Scholarship 2019-2020
- (U of A) Chris and Kerry Mummery Swimming Scholarship 2018-2020
- (U of A) Kinesiology Academic Excellence Scholarship 2018-2019
- Governor General Bronze Medal Award 2017-2018
- Academic Excellence Scholarship 2018
Kenedy Olsen, B.H.K. Honours
Research Coordinator, University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus)
Email: kenedy.olsen@ubc.ca
Education
- Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours), Specialization in Clinical Exercise Physiology & Minor in Psychology, 2022, University of British Columbia
Research
- My research focuses on implementing physical activity programs for adults with spinal cord injuries and multiple sclerosis to see the impact of physical activity on general well-being and happiness among these populations.
- My research also looks to examine how the coaching and implementation of coordinated physical activity programs delivered during transition from in-hospital care to living in community affects physical activity behaviour, as well as how these practices impact the psychosocial predictors of physical activity, among people living with spinal cord injuries.
Scholarships and Awards
- UBC Head of Class Medal in Human Kinetics, Top of Graduating Class (2022)
- UBC Human Kinetics Student Association Achievement Award (2022)
- UBC Faculty of Medicine Summer Student Research Award (2021)
- UBC Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship (2019, 2020, & 2021)
- Canadian Federation of University Women- Kelowna 100th Anniversary Scholarship (2019)
Adrienne R. Sinden, B.Sc., MSc.
Research Coordinator, University of British Columbia
Email: adrienne.sinden@ubc.ca
Education
- Hons. B.Sc., Psychology, Specialist, 1996, McMaster University
- Hons. Kinesiology, 2nd degree course work, 1998-1999, McMaster University
- M.Sc., Health & Exercise Psychology, 2001, McMaster University
Research
- SCI Action Canada Lab research coordinator (2010-present), UBC
- Canadian Disability Participation Project research coordinator (2013-present), UBC
- Health & Exercise Psychology Lab (Kinesiology), Community Health Lab (Rehabilitation Sciences) research assistant (2003-2004), McMaster University
- Infant Auditory Lab, Cognitive Lab research coordinator (1996-1998), Psychology, McMaster University
- experience researching and coordinating studies involving adults with spinal cord injury, able-bodied adults, infants and seniors
Awards
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2000-2001)
- Harry S. Lyman Hooker Senior Fellowship (1999-2001)
- Abe Black Memorial Prize (1996)
Robert Shaw
PhD 2021
Current Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia
Gabriel Dix
MSc 2021
In memoriam
Joan Úbeda Colomer
Post-Doctoral Fellow 2020
PhD 2019: Co-Supervised, José Devís Devís, University of Valencia, Spain
Current Position: Assistant Professor, University of Valencia, Spain
Matthew Stork
PhD 2018
Current Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia
Jasmin Ma
PhD 2018
Current Position: Assistant Professor, University of British Columbia
Jan van der Scheer
Post-Doctoral Fellow 2017, International trainee
Current Position: Research Associate, University of Cambridge
Kendra Todd
MSc 2017
Current Position: PhD Student, University of British Columbia
Marie-Josée Perrier
Post-Doctoral Fellow 2016
Current Position: Private Consulting
Lauren Salci
MSc 2015
Current Position: Hospital Sales Representative, GlaxoSmithKline
Jennifer Tomasone
PhD 2014
Current Position: Assistant Professor, Queen’s University
Jessica Stapleton
PhD 2014, International Trainee
Current Position: Assistant Professor, University of North Florida
Matthew Stork
MSc 2014
Current Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow, University of British Columbia
Shane Sweet
Post-Doctoral Fellow 2013
Current Position: Associate Professor, CRC Tier 2, McGill University
Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos
Post-Doctoral Fellow 2012
Current Position: Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Rebecca Bassett-Gunter
PhD 2011
Current Position: Associate Professor, York University
Desmond McEwan
MSc 2011
Current Position: Lecturer, Bath University
Natascha Wesch
Post-Doctoral Fellow 2010
Current Position: Sport Psychologist, Private Practice
Heather Strong
PhD 2010
Current Position: Adjunct Professor, Trinity Western University
Sen Hoong Phang
MSc 2010
Physiotherapist, Propel Physiotherapy
Brianne Foulon
MSc 2010
Current Position: Health Promotion Specialist, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health Unit
Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos
PhD 2008
Current Position: Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Neil Barr
MSc 2008
Current Position: Assistant Professor, McMaster University
Elisa Murru
MSc 2008
Current Position: National Manager, Canadian Mental Health Association
Jennifer Woodgate
Post-Doctoral Fellow 2007
Current Position: Social Entrepreneur; Founder of Cuddle + Kind
Guillaume Coudevylle
Post-Doctoral Fellow 2007, International Trainee
Current Position: Maître de conferences (equivalent of Associate Professor) Université des Antilles
Rebecca Bassett-Gunter
MSc 2007
Current Position: Associate Professor, York University
Jeffrey Eng
MSc 2006
Kelly Arbour-Nicitopoulos
MSc 2005
Current Position: Associate Professor, University of Toronto
Amy Latimer-Cheung
PhD 2004
Current Position: Professor, CRC Tier 2, Queen’s University
Mary Jung
MSc 2004
Current Position: Associate Professor, University of British Columbia
Tara-Lyn (Elston) Dinyer
MSc 2004
Current Position: Professor, Mohawk College
Catharine Lichtenberger
MSc 2003
Amy Latimer-Cheung
MSc 2001
Current Position: Professor, CRC Tier 2, Queen’s University
Julie Flemming
MSc 2001
Current Position: Teacher, Toronto District School Board
Adrienne Sinden
MSc 2001
Current Position: Research Coordinator, University of British Columbia