International Conference on Youth Mental Health 2025: Reflections from a PhD student
PhD student Avneet Dhillon shared her experiences as the youth co-chair of the 7th International Conference on Youth Mental Health.
A truly RAD partnership: OSOT working with UBC Recreation to provide access to Recreational Adaptive Devices
OSOT faculty Drs. Ben Mortenson and Bill Miller’s collaboration with UBC Recreation and the RAD Society is gaining momentum.
Michael Lee: Diving into Health Professions Education (HPE)
Professor of Teaching Michael Lee’s research in health professions education is changing how we think about students’ mental health needs and supervisor-student relationships.
Date extension: Recruitment for our new Assistant Professor (tenure track) – Surrey site
Join our dynamic faculty team, and be our new Assistant Professor at our Surrey site. Applications accepted until December 30, 2024.
Dr. Skye Barbic receives a Canada Research Chair in Integrated Youth Services
Associate Professor Dr. Skye Barbic has received a prestigious Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) for her research in youth mental health.
Research that will transform access to services for young people who use substances
Dr. Kirsten Marchand’s youth-centred research into services for youth who use substances was featured in UBC’s IMH Showcase.
Collaborative social media project by Dr. Julia Henderson and Western Gold Theatre reclaims the phrase #HaveASeniorMoment
Take a peek at the reels under #HaveASeniorMoment, and be sure to celebrate having a senior moment more often!
2024 Paralympics raise the need for better provision of prosthetics
Learn how current policies limit accessibility to prosthetic technologies and how we can promote equitable access.
Changing Public Perceptions of People with Traumatic Brain Injury through UBC’s Public Scholars Initiative
PhD Student Rinni Mamman has been named a UBC Public Scholar for her study of perceptions of traumatic brain injury.
Improve your client outcomes with funds from the Mentored Clinician Partnership Program
Apply for support from a faculty mentor and up to $5,000 for release time to research or develop an idea
Dr. Ben Mortenson’s research on the impact of climate change on people with disabilities
Occupational therapists (OTs) are in a good position to help people with disabilities adapt to climate change.
Dr. Suzanne Huot awarded funding for new community-based research: 2SLGBTQ+ Indigenous peoples’ experiences of knowing, being and doing
Dr. Suzanne Huot is the Principal Investigator for a 2-year, $73,000 SSHRC Insight Development Grant.
Dr. Stephanie Glegg’s Scholar Award will help bridge research, lived experience and health care practices
OSOT Assistant Professor Dr. Stephanie Glegg has received one of Michael Smith Health Research BC’s prestigious Scholar Awards.
CEDAR Brain Injury Lab’s influence on creating a national strategy for brain injury
Read about the impact of Dr. Julia Schmidt’s research on the BC Consensus on Brain Injury and resulting national policy vote.
Call for Participants – Intergenerational Climate Study
Join this study and use eco-conscious, collaborative art-making to explore ways generations can work together to address climate change.
Recreational Adaptive Devices (RAD) Gearbox planned for UBC Point Grey Campus
What is a GearBox? And how will it provide adaptive gear to those who want to be active outdoors?
Michael Lee’s ‘Rock the Boat’ graduate supervision resource recognized by Innovation Award
Graduate supervision can be rife with challenges – this new resource hopes to improve these important relationships.
Dr. Laura Nimmon publishes invited perspective paper in Science (AAAS) on The Complexity of Physician Power
Read about Dr. Nimmon’s article on the The Complexity of Physician Power, recently published Science (AAAS)
CAOT 2024: OSOT presentations, plus Dr. Skye Barbic, Tanya Fawkes, Sarabjeet Charchun and Sarah Mills recognized
OSOT faculty and students attended the annual CAOT conference to present and network, with four members of faculty also receiving prestigious awards.
Aging, allyship and activism through art, with Dr. Julia Henderson
Learn more about Dr. Julia Henderson’s research on redressing ageism through occupation.
Improving health outcomes for youth: Dr. Skye Barbic’s work on closing the gap between ‘what we know’ and ‘what we do’
Dr. Skye Barbic is part of the first cohort of Implementation Science Institute Scholars to help integrate her research findings into healthcare practice.
Yoga interventions, and multimedia tools for therapists: Two new pilot research projects launching in 2024
Learn more about the OSOT Research Initiative Fund (RIF) and the exciting research initiatives that were recently funded.
Professor Jill Zwicker receives 2023 Convening & Collaborating Award
Dr. Zwicker’s team will bring together a diverse group to determine how to streamline early intervention of Developmental Coordination Disorder, or DCD.
New faculty spotlight: Dr. Stephanie Glegg and her mission to mobilize knowledge
Learn more about Dr. Glegg’s important research in building effective communication networks in healthcare, and work in improving the early diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
Free events with our Green College Leading Scholars
Learn more about our Green College Leading Scholars and their upcoming public events.
Meet Dr. Christine Mulligan: How collaborative research is key to improving youth mental health
Under the supervision of Dr. Skye Barbic, Dr. Mulligan is conducting her research in collaboration with Foundry, a province-wide network of wellness services for young people.
Apply for release time and mentor support to develop your ideas and improve client outcomes
With the support of a faculty mentor, apply for up to $5,000 for release time to explore an idea, develop a solution, or understand a topic that will benefit your clinical practice.
Dr. Brodie Sakakibara’s research into the power of virtual health platforms funded by Heart & Stroke
Read more about Dr. Brodie Sakakibara’s research and the three studies into virtual health.
Dr. Catherine Backman recognized with prestigious Master Award
The Master Award is one of the highest honours in the field. Read more about Dr. Backman’s achievement.
Dr. Julia Schmidt wins Michael Smith Scholar Award
Dr. Julia Schmidt aims to transform health services following traumatic brain injury (TBI) through peer-support. Read more about her award.
‘This will be transformative’: Go in-depth on Dr. Skye Barbic’s work with youth who are facing mental health challenges
Read more about Dr. Barbic’s project on creating standards for youth mental health care across BC and beyond.
Our new Director of Rehabilitation Science Online Programs: Dr. Nikki Ow
Extend a warm welcome to Dr. Nikki Ow as she takes the helm of our online research programs.
Dr. Julia Schmidt receives SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant
Find out more about Dr. Schmidt’s peer-support program for people with brain injury.
Dr. Suzanne Huot part of successful $98.6M grant application
Dr. Suzanne Huot is a co-applicant on a successful $98.6M grant investigating the use of advanced digital technologies in the realm of migration to Canada.
Sandy Tatla’s clinical research at BCCHR
MOT alumna Sandy Tatla shared the story of her journey from studying kinesiology to working in clinical practice and research at BCCHR.
MD/PhD Student Chloe Gao receives a Vanier Scholarship
MD/PhD Student Chloe Gao was awarded a prestigious Vanier Scholarship to pursue research in mental health and substance use under Dr. Skye Barbic’s supervision.
OSOT Faculty receive SSHRC Insight Development Grants
Several of our researchers have received funding to advance knowledge in the social sciences.
Welcome to our new faculty members
Meet our accomplished new faculty members who joined the department in September.
Recruiting OTs for a Study of Artificial Intelligence
An OSOT research team is seeking OTs to share their views on artificial intelligence.
Recruitment: Postdoctoral Researcher for Knowledge Mobilization Program
New faculty member, Dr. Stephanie Glegg, is currently recruiting for a postdoctoral researcher. Find out more.
OSOT hosts the inaugural World Occupational Science Conference
WOSC takes place this week – find out more about the conference program, special events, book of abstracts and a forthcoming call for papers.
Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Fellow, CEDAR Brain Injury Lab
The CEDAR Brain Injury Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow. Find out more about the details of the role.
Dr. Julia Schmidt receives Spring 2022 CIHR Project Grant
Dr. Julia Schmidt has been awarded a CIHR Project Grant to investigate the impact of peer support on people living with traumatic brain injury.
Dr. Suzanne Huot part of SSHRC Partnership Grant
Dr. Suzanne Huot has a leading role on a successful SSHRC Partnership Grant.
Drs. Ben Mortenson and Jill Zwicker recognized with CAOT Awards
At their 2022 conference, CAOT honoured Drs. Mortenson and Zwicker with awards for their contributions to occupational therapy.
Register now for the 2022 Capstone Conference
This year’s conference takes place on Tuesday, July 26. Find out more.
‘Alone in the Ring’ wins the 2022 D2L Innovation Award
Read about the play’s innovative approach to learning, empathy and activism.
Leadership change for the Rehabilitation Science Online Programs (RSOP)
After four exemplary years of dedicated leadership of the Rehabilitation Science Online Programs (RSOP), Dr. Leslie Duran is stepping down as the Director of these important graduate programs. We are most grateful for Leslie’s creativity, calmness, and professionalism over these years as well as her sophisticated approach and attention to detail in the nuanced aspects of […]