Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

Dr. Aleks Tkach jointly-appointed as new Clinical Scientific Director

Dr. Aleks Tkach jointly-appointed as new Clinical Scientific Director

The Southern Medical Program (SMP) based at UBC Okanagan and Interior Health (IH) are pleased to announce Dr. Aleks Tkach as the new Clinical Scientific Director, Research. 

UBC health experts take on the stroke recovery research gap
Exercise may help breast cancer survivors manage weight

Exercise may help breast cancer survivors manage weight

UBC Okanagan research explores unexpected hormonal effects of physical activity

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Dr. Chris West reappointed Assistant Dean, Research

Dr. Chris West reappointed Assistant Dean, Research

Dr. Christopher West has been reappointed as the Assistant Dean, Research, Southern Medical Program (SMP) for a three-year term. Dr. West is an Investigator with the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management and an Associate Professor with the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences.

Beyond the diagnosis: Supporting parents of children with heart conditions
From medical school to medical leadership

From medical school to medical leadership

Family doctors are being asked to take the lead in survivorship care—but many lack the support, tools or protocols to do so effectively.

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New technology may lead to improved health and weight management

New technology may lead to improved health and weight management

UBCO researchers look at feasibility of home testing device for resting metabolic rate

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UBCO researchers challenge high-intensity interval training critics

UBCO researchers challenge high-intensity interval training critics

Opponents attack research validity, while others decry a delay in scientific discovery

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Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities

Welcome Dr. Ryan Hoiland

Dr. Ryan Hoiland has been appointed Assistant Professor (tenure-track) with the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Cellular and Physiological Sciences (CPS) and Investigator with the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM) effective July 1, 2024.