Marie Brossard-Racine was awarded the HSBC Saving Children’s Brain Award!
Marie Brossard-Racine was recently awarded the Montreal Children’s Foundation HSBC Saving Children’s Brain Award.
Lilian Asseraf-Pasin awarded OPPQ Prix d’excellence
Prof. Liliane Asseraf-Pasin has been awarded the prestigious Prix d’excellence from the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec. This award highlights the motivation and participation of committed members and highlights the professionals that contribute in a special way to the advancement and recognition of the profession. More information can be found at: goo.gl/FxjE4G
Patricia Belchoir awarded tenure at SPOT
Prof. Patricia Belchoir was awarded tenure at SPOT, recognizing her excellence in research, teaching, and service.
Sparks and Waves Exhibit
Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA) president-elect, Sarah Marshall, recently opened a new exhibit at McGill’s Maude Abbott Medical Museum. ‘Sparks and Waves: The use of electricity, light and sound in physiotherapy’ explores the history and evolution of these techniques in therapy. The exhibit displays machines housed in the McGill School of Physical and Occupational Therapy during the mid 20th century. The exhibit opened September 28th, and is a permanent exhibit at the Museum.
Wellness Welcome Walk
In early September, SPOT faculty, staff, and students participated in a Wellness Welcome Walk. With the goal of highlighting the importance of physical activity and socialization in health and wellbeing, the group headed up the Mountain for a lovely end of summer walk. Refreshments were served afterwards. Keep your eyes and ears open for future activities!
McGill SPOT Partnership with FIFA Canada
McGill University’s SPOT has partnered with CBI-Concordia Physio Sport NDG to become a FIFA Centre of Excellence. The appointment underlines our current strengths in areas related to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and the rehabilitation in soccer players. I will allow us to consolidate our strengths while promoting the most popular sport in the world. More information can be found at: goo.gl/ofa44u
Two upcoming Academic Medicine ‘Last Page’ articles for Aliki Thomas and André Bussières
Each issue of the prestigious journal, Academic Medicine, concludes with a highly coveted ‘Last Page’ article. This year, Dr. Aliki Thomas and Dr.
Dr. Marie-Hélène Boudrias awarded Brain Canada Grant
Dr. Marie-Hélène Boudrias has been awarded a Brain Canada 2015 Multi-Investigator Research Initiative (MIRI) Grant. Her project titled “Combining neurostimulation technique with tailored interventions for the affected upper extremity: can in promote better recovery in stroke survivors?” will be completed in the next three years through collaborations between McGill University, University of Sherbrooke, and the University of Ottawa.
SPOT Professor and Researcher Dr. Tania Janaudis-Ferreira at Canadian Transplant Games
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Dr. Aliki Thomas recently awarded two new grants
Dr. Aliki Thomas has recently been awarded two new grants: a CIHR Knowledge Synthesis Grant, and a seed fund grant from the Centre for Medical Education.
Two SPOT researchers successful in the first CIHR 'Project Scheme' competition
The results of the first CIHR ‘Project Scheme’ competition were announced recently, and two SPOT researchers were successful Principal Investigators (PI), leading teams of supporting faculty Co-Investigators. Aliki Thomas (PI) and her team including Sara Ahmed, André Bussières, and Nancy Mayo and Anouk Lamontagne (PI) leading her team including Joyce Fung, Anita Menon, and Claire Perez .
Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada/REPAR Grant
Marie-Hélène Boudrias was awarded funds from the Physiotherapy Foundation of Canada (PFC) and the Réseau provincial de recherche en adaptation-réadaptation (REPAR).
Sarah Marshall CPA President-Elect
Prof. Sarah Marshall is the new President-Elect of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA). She started her tenure in spring of 2016 and will transition to CPA President in one year’s time, for a term of two years. Sarah has served on the Board of Directors since she was elected in 2014. The CPA represents over 14,000 physiotherapists, physiotherapist assistants and physiotherapist students across Canada.
Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant
For his project, “A novel exercise modality to improve motor learning in PD,” Dr. Marc Roig has been approved for a Pilot Project Grant from the Parkinson Canada’s Research Program. Through this initiative, Parkinson Canada invites grant applications from professionals committed to conducting novel, emerging, or innovative research in areas relevant to the cure, cause, prevention, improved treatment and/or understanding of Parkinson’s disease and its implications on society.
Faculty Tenure Promotions
Tenure has been awarded to three outstanding professors at SPOT: Drs. Isabelle Gagnon, Matthew Hunt and Melissa Park. All three were recognized for their excellence in research, teaching, and service. As well, Dr. Marie-Hélène Boudrias has been reappointed for three years.
