SFU Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology

As we step into the Fall 2024 term, we’re thrilled to introduce a several award opportunities tailored for BPK’s outstanding students. Please find the details for each award on our BPK website, under: Undergraduate > Financial Aid

Available awards are:

Stephen Harold Edward Herring Award - One award available at $3,600
The Craig Asmundson BPK Engagement Award - One award available at $1,900
Dr. Josephine Anthony Award in BPK - One award available at $1,500
National Bank Financial Award - Two awards at $2,800 each are available
Dr. Reza Nouri BPK Undergraduate Award - One award available at $1,600
Dr. Reza Nouri BPK Community Leadership Award - One award available at $1,300

Application Deadline: Sunday, September 15th by midnight.

Best of luck, and we hope to see many of you seize this exceptional opportunity!

We are thrilled to announce that Shefali has been honored with the CIHR Canada Graduate Scholarship for her Master’s studies! 🎓

Her research, titled “Assigning pathogenicity to neuronal Kv7.5 potassium channel variants associated with epilepsy by high throughput screening,” marks a significant step towards understanding the complexities of ion channels in epilepsy. “I am incredibly humbled to receive this scholarship,” Shefali shares. “It’s a testament to the unwavering support from my mentors, peers, and family, and it allows me to fully dedicate myself to this important research.”

This award recognizes Shefali’s commitment to advancing scientific knowledge, and we’re eager to see the impact she’ll make in the field of neuroscience. Exciting discoveries are on the way! 🔬

The Spring semester is almost over and it’s time to celebrate! We invite all BPK grads and their undergraduate lab researchers to join in on the fun so tell your undergrad researcher friends to mark their calendars as well! Per usual, appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided for the group, alcoholic drinks will be on your own tab. Plan to come out for an evening of fun and friends!

Looking for career, co-op, volunteer and graduate program opportunities? The West Coast Virtual Fair has you covered, no matter what faculty and program you are in! The fair will take place on March 19 & 20, but you can access the platform to browse all booths and pre-book sessions with your favourite exhibitors starting March 12. Sign up now to receive the event link and check out preparation workshops & tips at www.sfu.ca/students/career/fair

📆 Mark your calendars: Thursday, February 29th ⏰ From 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM

📌 Location: BPK Lounge

Secure your spot via the link in our bio () for a taste of excitement with complimentary pizza! 🍕 Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win amazing prizes by joining the fun and games!

Welcome back to Spring 2024!
As we step into this new term, we're thrilled to introduce a unique award opportunity tailored for BPK's outstanding students – The Stephen Harold Edward Herring Award!

Take this chance to be acknowledged for your unwavering commitment and academic expertise.

Application Deadline Alert: If you're interested, please note that the submission deadline is Monday, January 22nd 2024, at 5 pm.

Application details: https://www.sfu.ca/bpk/undergraduate/financial-aid/stephen-harold-edward-herring-award.html

As they commuted to SFU each day Claire and Will Cupples used to dream about ways that they could support research at SFU. Now they've made their dream a reality with a generous $2 million gift to help fund pilot studies and equipment for life sciences.

Learn how the Life Science Innovation Fund will help seed new innovation at the Faculty of Science: http://ow.ly/jXnJ50LtIUx

Join us for the BPK convocation Celebration! 🎓🎉
Thursday, June 9th at 1:30pm

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For Canadian Mental Health week we're highlighting the great work SFU Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology is doing to create a caring community, both at Burnaby campus and online. http://ow.ly/iW9K50J0Nbt

42 years ago today, Terry Fox dipped his foot in the Atlantic Ocean in St. John's, Newfoundland and began his Marathon of Hope. Previous to starting his amazing journey and hopes to find a cure for cancer, Terry was a kinesiology student and varsity basketball player at SFU.

The Terry Fox Foundation has raised over 850 million dollars worldwide for cancer research. Stay tuned for details on this year's SFU Terry Fox Day activities: http://ow.ly/CcKC50IHKVT

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