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Congratulations to Monica Maly for receiving an
@NSERC_CRSNG Discovery Grant! The grant will be utilized by the Mobilize Clinical Biomechanics Lab in developing biomechanically-defined physical activity guidelines for knee osteoarthritis. đź‘Ź
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Congratulations to Ken Stark (@kstark_lipids) for receiving an @NSERC_CRSNG Discovery Grant! The grant will be utilized by the Laboratory of Nutritional Lipidomics to enhance methods for measuring dietary lipids using mass spectrometry!
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Congratulations to Steve Fischer for receiving an @NSERC_CRSNG Discovery Grant! The grant will be used by the @BiomechErgoLab to implement new testing technologies that evaluate muscle fatigue and create a new cumulative load risk model!
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Congratulations to Nik Knowles for receiving an @NSERC_CRSNG Research Tools and Instruments grant! The grant will support the purchase of a new fracture and failure testing frame for tissues and orthopaedic devices to be used in the Tissue Mechanics and Multiscale Imaging Lab!
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On July 1, Dr. Marina Mourtzakis (#UWaterlooHealth professor) began her 7-year term as a @UWaterloo University Research Chair. We are so proud of Dr. Mourtzakis for her hard work and dedication within the @UWaterlooKHS department!
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Congratulations to Andrew Laing for receiving an @NSERC_CRSNG Research Tools and Instruments grant! The grant will support the purchase of new UltraMSK technology for the @IBAL_Lab and additional collaborating laboratories!
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Last week we celebrated the incredible career of Caryl Russell, Instructor and Clinical Director of @UWaterlooCCCARE. Since beginning her undergrad at #UWaterloo, to working full time in teaching and research, Caryl has shaped our community immensely and her impact will continue!
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UWaterloo Kinesiology and Health Sciences retweeted
We're honored to have amazing researchers on the RIA team! @JaneKuepfer, Schlegel Specialist in Spirituality and Aging and @UWaterloo graduate has dedicated her life to exploring how spiritual well-being can be supported as we age: uwaterloo.ca/news/magazine/m…
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Did you know @UWaterlooKHS department Chair, Russ Tupling is a long time Warrior? His journey at @UWaterloo started in undergrad and has progressed to being a professor and department Chair! Check out the interview below to learn more!
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UWaterloo Kinesiology and Health Sciences retweeted
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A new study from @uwaterloohealth used software that predicted realistic motorcycle riding behaviours, considering human factors and ergonomics. Finding that some statures require joint adjustments to achieve their preferred riding posture. 🏍️
đź”— More: bit.ly/4bs7KTM
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Remembering Professor Aftab Patla, a cherished member of KHS from 1982 to his passing in 2007, his research in health, aging, and human movement profoundly impacted our community. Join us for the Aftab Patla Memorial Hockey Game on March 28th, 3-5pm, CIF arena.
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If one of your @uwaterloohealth instructors has inspired you and showcases incredible teaching skills, make sure to nominate them for the Faculty of Health Teaching Award. Nominations close in June. Fill out the nomination form using this link bit.ly/40yCgG5.
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Be sure to attend Alumni Office Hours with PHD student Brendan Pinto on Thursday March 21st hosted on Teams! Click the link to register uwaterloo.ca/health/alumni-f…
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On Friday the fundraiser for the Walk All Over Cancer campaign closed and we are proud to say that @UWaterlooCCCARE reached their goal of raising $2500 to help with their UW Well-Fit program!
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The @uwaterloohealth is running a Ask-Me-Anything Pop Up for students to ask Career Advisors and Co-op Recruiting Term Advisors any questions they may have regarding searching for co-op jobs or ANYTHING to do with co-op. This will take place on March 7 from 12-4pm outside of EXP!
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Exciting news! KHS is putting on the Aftab Patla Memorial Cup Hockey Game again this year! Free your calendars for March 28th to come cheer on undergrads and faculty/staff/grad students as they go up against each other from 3-5pm at CIF!
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In January we introduced START-Fit, a program being run by @UWaterlooCCCARE. Now it is time to introduce the extension/ graduate program called STAY-Fit which is for those who would like to continue their training to regain the strength that they lost from treatments.
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Join us tomorrow in-person or on Instagram LIVE! This is a seminar you don't want to miss!
The @uwaterlooKHS seminar series continues with Dr. @HeatherHKeller providing an overview of her career journey, highlighting how opportunities can shape a research program. Join her in EXP 1689 February 14 at 2:30 p.m. No registration required.
Info: uwaterloo.ca/kinesiology-hea…
ALT Image of Dr Heather Keller with details about her seminar on February 14th from 2:30pm-4
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UWaterloo Kinesiology and Health Sciences retweeted
The @uwaterlooKHS seminar series continues with Dr. @HeatherHKeller providing an overview of her career journey, highlighting how opportunities can shape a research program. Join her in EXP 1689 February 14 at 2:30 p.m. No registration required.
Info: uwaterloo.ca/kinesiology-hea…
ALT Image of Dr Heather Keller with details about her seminar on February 14th from 2:30pm-4
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