Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Press Releases | Health and Medicine
School of Graduate Studies hosts open house
McMaster University | November 6, 2006
McMaster's School of Graduate Studies is hosting two Graduate Studies Open Houses on Monday, Nov. 6 and Wednesday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the McMaster University Student Centre....[continue]
McMaster establishes new graduate program in neuroscience
McMaster University | October 26, 2006
McMaster University has long been a leader in neurosciences, and a new graduate program will create an interdisciplinary, research-oriented training program....[continue]
U of S Fall Convocation - October 28, 2006
University of Saskatchewan | October 25, 2006
The University of Saskatchewan will honour its graduates and confer approximately 780 degrees, diplomas and certificates at the annual Fall Convocation, October 28, 2006 at TCU Place in Saskatoon....[continue]
The University of Ottawa receives $1.7 million from the Ontario Research Fund
University of Ottawa | October 19, 2006
The University of Ottawa is proud to announce that 17 researchers have received grants from the Ministry of Research and Innovation’s Ontario Research Fund to remain at the leading-edge of research in their fields....[continue]
$10.4 Million for Health Research in London
University of Western Ontario | October 16, 2006
A physical therapy professor at The University of Western Ontario has been awarded a $925,000 operating grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to study cerebral palsy....[continue]
Nearly $14 million in CIHR funding for uOttawa researchers
University of Ottawa | October 16, 2006
Researchers at the University of Ottawa and its affiliate research institutions have received $13,816,386 in grants and scholarships from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)....[continue]
McMaster faculty member is all heart
McMaster University | June 26, 2006
McMaster University professor Mary Law, chair of the School of Rehabilitation Science, has received the 2006 Heart Award from The Family Alliance Ontario. Law is a resident of Galt, Ontario....[continue]
Hooker Distinguished Visiting Scholar focuses on Neurorehabilitation
McMaster University | May 23, 2006
Carolee J. Winstein, a professor of biokinesiology and physical therapy at the University of Southern California (USC), will present a free, public lecture on some of the latest advances in stroke rehabilitation on Thursday, May 25 at 4:30 p.m. in room B102 of the Institute for Applied Health Sciences....[continue]
Hooker Distinguished Visiting Scholar focuses on Neurorehabilitation
McMaster University | May 23, 2006
Carolee J. Winstein, a professor of biokinesiology and physical therapy at the University of Southern California (USC), will present a free, public lecture on some of the latest advances in stroke rehabilitation on Thursday, May 25 at 4:30 p.m. in room B102 of the Institute for Applied Health Sciences....[continue]
U of S Spring Convocation Ceremonies Held May 23 - 25
University of Saskatchewan | May 18, 2006
The University of Saskatchewan will honour its graduates and confer 2,800 degrees, diplomas and certificates at the annual Spring Convocation May 23-25 at TCU Place (formerly the Centennial Auditorium) in Saskatoon....[continue]
New study of hand-brain function offers insight into recovery for stroke survivors
Queen's University | May 16, 2006
A Queen’s study of stroke survivors gives new insight into the stages of recovery of hand muscle control after a stroke, suggesting that patients may benefit from different treatment strategies at different times during the recovery process....[continue]
Exercise during dialysis enhances results and overall physical performance, Queen’s study
Queen's University | May 10, 2006
A new Queen's study suggests that patients who exercise while hooked up to dialysis show better results in clearing toxins and increasing overall physical stamina....[continue]
Gala for Charles Jago - May 26
University of Northern British Columbia | May 5, 2006
Northern BC will pay tribute to one of its true champions later this month, when a gala banquet will be held to recognize the contributions of outgoing UNBC President Charles Jago....[continue]
Sitework Begins for Northern Sport Centre
University of Northern British Columbia | May 4, 2006
Trees are being harvested on the site of the future Northern Sport Centre, signaling the start of construction for the new facility....[continue]
Agreement Signing Clears Way for Northern Sport Centre Construction
University of Northern British Columbia | April 26, 2006
UNBC has signed the official design/build agreement with a consortium of companies on behalf of the City of Prince George and Northern Sport Centre Limited, clearing the way for construction to begin at the UNBC campus....[continue]
Honorary degree recipients for June 2006 convocation
University of Alberta | April 4, 2006
The University of Alberta will confer nine honorary degrees at spring convocation 2006, June 7-9, 12 and 13 in the Jubilee Auditorium....[continue]
University of Ottawa receives more than $1.3 million in CFI funding
University of Ottawa | March 27, 2006
A dozen researchers at the University of Ottawa have received a total of $1,330,750 from the Canada Foundation for Innovation....[continue]
UNB CREATES HONOUR SOCIETY TO RECOGNIZE OUTSTANDING STUDENTS
University of New Brunswick - Saint John | February 28, 2006
Excellent grades plus involvement in university and community activities are adding up to distinction for 25 students at the University of New Brunswick....[continue]
2005 Fairfax scholarship recipients announced
Wilfrid Laurier University | December 20, 2005
Laurier’s Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited Scholarship recipients for 2005 are second year music student Renee Kruisselbrink and second year kinesiology and physical education student David Eikelboom...[continue]
New deans in law, medicine appointed
University of Toronto | December 8, 2005
Top scholars to head Canada’s leading medical and law schools...[continue]
Canadian researchers take top international prizeWheelchair anti-collision system could increase mobility, quality of life
University of Toronto | November 22, 2005
An enterprising team of Toronto and Vancouver researchers has captured first prize in an international competition for designing an anti-collision system for powered wheelchairs — an advance that could provide new independence for wheelchair users with cognitive disabilities....[continue]
New Health Sciences Building at Western Named in Honor of Arthur and Sonia Labatt
University of Western Ontario | November 22, 2005
Health Sciences students at The University of Western Ontario are the beneficiaries of a $5 million gift from Arthur and Sonia Labatt....[continue]
New Field and Track Officially Opened at Trent
Trent University | September 14, 2005
(Peterborough) Students, staff and faculty celebrated the opening of Trent University's new artificial turf athletics field Wednesday with an inaugural lap around the new track....[continue]
Lakehead U Receives FedNor Support for Research and Technology Initiatives
Lakehead University | September 8, 2005
The Honourable Joe Comuzzi, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North, and Ken Boshcoff, Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Rainy River, today announced FedNor support totalling $429,655 to Lakehead University for four projects involving research and technology....[continue]
Enhancing the Success of Aboriginal Students
University of Victoria | September 8, 2005
The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation and the University of Victoria today announced the details of a new pilot project that will measure ways of improving the success rates of Aboriginal students in post-secondary education....[continue]
