Faculty Networking Event: Biomechanics and Musculoskeletal Health in Aging and Disease

Thursday, May 30, 2019 10:30 am - 1:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Events are open to industry, faculty and post docs - please register to attend to ensure there is enough pizza for everyone!

The goals of the events are to:

  • Support faculty research networking
  • Provide an opportunity to create teams to apply for major grants under a given theme

Format:

10:30 - Poster setup, coffee, networking

11:00 - Lab Ignite pitch presentations (3-5 minutes each)

11:45 - Keynote speaker: Karim Khan, UBC

12:30 - Light lunch, lab posters, networking

1:00 - Optional: Lab tours upon request

Keynote speaker: Karim Khan

Dr. Karim Khan is the Scientific Director of CIHR's Institute of Musculoskeletal Health, the Education Lead for the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility, and a professor in the Department of Family Practice and the School of Kinesiology at UBC. He is also the Editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine, a leading international journal that focuses on the role of physical activity for health.

Faculty research

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