Dr. Janice Eng, a member of the Brain Research Centre, professor in the Dept. of Physical Therapy, and scientist/physical therapist at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, has received the 2009 Jonas Salk Award from the March of Dimes Canada. Eng has developed innovative and effective rehabilitation interventions to improve functional abilities in people with neurological conditions, such as stroke.
This is a lifetime achievement award presented annually to a Canadian scientist, physician or researcher who has made a new and outstanding contribution in science or medicine to prevent, alleviate, or eliminate a physical disability.
For more information, visit http://www.med.ubc.ca/about_us/Awards_and_Honours.htm#Eng%20awards
