Three UBC Okanagan faculty members have been recognized for their outstanding research commitment and achievements through the university’s annual Researcher of the Year awards. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the prestigious awards, which recognize faculty members making the world a better place through scholarly and creative pursuits. Award recipients epitomize excellence and are leaders in their respective fields and disciplines.
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.
Dr. Sakakibara is dedicated to empowering stroke survivors after discharge from hospital and giving them the support they need to help reduce further hospital visits and advocates for viewing stroke as a chronic condition, not just a single acute event. “Very few researchers and labs in the world are taking the approach of stroke as a chronic condition,” says Dr. Sakakibara. “It’s empowerment. It’s putting people back in control, letting them manage on their own and making them a key partner in their care for much better long-term outcomes.”
Read more about how UBCO celebrates extraordinary faculty members as Researchers of the Year.
