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See us at the upcoming event “Understanding Stroke Research in the Okanagan” in Vernon, BC
Located at the ORL branch Vernon Library, join the conversation and ask your questions on the latest in stroke research advancements, clinical trials, resources and supports! Whether you are a stroke survivor, caregiver, healthcare professional or clinician, or simply interested in learning more, this event offers valuable insights and a chance to connect with others in the field. This is a no-cost, community event.
TRAIL featured on CASTANET news
As Kelowna’s homepage for news, CASTANET reaches many individuals within the Okanagan. Read their story “UBCO trial linking stroke patients with rehabilitation via the internet” to learn more about our TRAIL study and patient partner Jennifer Monaghan!
Congratulations to Dr. Brodie Sakakibara for being named ‘2025 Researcher of the Year’
UBC Okanagan proudly recognizes Dr. Brodie Sakakibara as one of three 2025 Researchers of the Year, celebrating exceptional contributions to research, innovation and creative activity.
Congratulations to Dianne!
Congratulations to Dianne Kim, who recently completed her Bachelor of Science degree with a psychology major and biology minor! Thank you for all of your amazing work! Best of luck during your graduate studies at the University of Alberta!
Congratulations to Dr. Elise Wiley for her recently received awards!
Congratulations to Dr. Elise Wiley, who received two prestigious postdoctoral fellowship awards from Michael Smith Health Research BC and StrokeCOG!
Congratulations to Kenny for winning the SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship Award!
Congratulations to Dr. Kenny Noguchi on recently winning the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council’s (SSHRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship Award! This highly prestigious award provides fellows with $140,000 over two years.
Congratulations to Michelle for getting a manuscript accepted into the Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development
Michelle’s manuscript, ‘Experiences of health professional students delivering a community-outreach teleheAlth program for COVID education and Health promotion to older adults’ has been accepted into the Journal of Medical Education and Curricular Development! Congratulations Michelle!
FAME for Stroke Vernon
Now available in Vernon is The Fitness and Mobility Group Exercise (FAME) program is designed for individuals living with stroke to enhance walking, balance, and strength! Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM, running April 22 – May 29, 2025, in the Creekside Conference Centre (Sunset Room). Registration can be done in person at the Vernon Recreation Centre or online at vernon.ca/parks-recreation!
strOKe Lab at Brain Awareness Week 2025!
Brain Awareness Week 2025, hosted by the NIMBL Lab at UBC Okanagan, was a great success! This event was a no-cost, community-engaged research event where UBC Okanagan researchers focused on anything ‘brain-related’ and opened their doors in an effort to bridge the gap between the ongoing academic research and the patient population or interested community members.
strOKe Lab attends Canadian Stroke Congress 2024 in Calgary, AB
Pictured: Dr. Brodie Sakakibara participating in a debate about The use of AI/Virtual Technology for Stroke Rehabilitation – Is the use of telerehabilitation in healthcare a helpful panacea or open pandora’s box?
