Gender equality

Two male and one female researchers dressed in white lab coats looking at data from a handheld device

Health research overlooks important differences between sexes

You might be surprised to learn how rarely health research accounts for the fact that male and female bodies are different.

Apr 21, 2022

Dr. Andrea Bundon will be speaking alongside Rick Hansen, one of Canada’s highest profile Paralympians, and Rob Boushel, director of the school of kinesiology, about ‘progress’ in the Paralympics, and importance of accessible physical activity and sport, at an event held by the School of Kinesiology this March 3. Details at footer of release.

Paralympic Games left behind in the race towards gender equality, UBC expert says

In the marathon towards a more gender-balanced and representative games, the Paralympics lags far behind the Olympics, according to a recent UBC study.

Mar 3, 2022