Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology (BPK)

New 3-D ‘corpse’ teaches at SFU

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Ergonomics at SFU

If you're interested in learning about our Occupational Ergonomics Certificate, check out our website! learn more →
Reducing the risk of falls and minimizing their consequences

Dr. Vicki Komisar is part of an AGE-WELL-supported research team developing nect-generation hip protectors to reduce the risk of fractures from falls. learn more →
Compliant flooring not the answer to preventing fall-related injuries

The Flooring for Injury Prevention (FLIP) Study of compliant flooring for the prevention of fall-related injuries in long-term care: A randomized trial learn more →
SFU studies causes behind sudden infant death

From left to right, SFU researchers Eric Lin, Glen Tibbits, Sanam Shafaattalab, Alison Li were part of a team that found a newly identified genetic variant can cause sudden cardiac arrest in infants. learn more →
Funding to advance research on disease vaccines, river systems and brain mapping

Dylan Cooke received the John R. Evans Leaders Fund awards from the Canada Foundation for Innovation learn more →
Miriam Rosin meets the Instagram generation

Miriam Rosin wondered how her students would respond to a visually based course design. Extremely well, it turned out. learn more →

A Letter to Students from BPK Chair Dr. Angela Brooks-Wilson: Click to Read

Summer 2020 Academic Integrity Letter to Students: Click to Read

We build on the basic sciences to advance the understanding of physiology, anatomy, movement and human health through fundamental and applied research, education, and service. We provide opportunities for outstanding learning, world-class research, and active engagement with the community, in order to improve human health.