Janice Eng

Title(s): Professor

Current Position/Designation: Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy,  University of British Columbia‘s and Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Neurological Rehabilitation.

Institutional Affiliation: University of British Columbia.

Active Email Address: janice.eng@ubc.ca

Dr. Janice Eng is a distinguished University Killam Professor and Canada Research Chair in Neurological Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She has an extensive academic background, having completed her undergraduate studies at UBC, her MSc in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto, and a PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. Dr. Eng is a leading figure in the field of rehabilitation, particularly in neurological rehabilitation, and is currently the co-Director of the Centre for Aging SMART at Vancouver Coastal Health. Her research focuses on mobility, activity, rehabilitation, and technology to improve quality of life for individuals with neurological impairments. She has earned numerous prestigious honors, including an Honorary Doctorate in Science from McMaster University, the Helen Saarinen Lectureship, and a Canada Research Chair in Neurological Rehabilitation. Dr. Eng is also recognized for her outstanding mentoring and contributions to rehabilitation science.

Relevant Professional Skills/Experiences

  • Expertise in neurological rehabilitation, mobility, and activity for aging and disabled populations
  • Strong background in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and biomedical engineering
  • Co-Director of the Centre for Aging SMART, overseeing research on rehabilitation and technology
  • Extensive experience in mentoring, particularly in the field of rehabilitation sciences
  • Leadership in academic and clinical settings, with over 50 faculty and 150 trainees at the Centre for Aging SMART
  • Recipient of multiple prestigious research grants and awards, including from CIHR and Michael Smith Foundation
  • Recognized for significant contributions to physical therapy and rehabilitation journals

Relevant Career Highlights

  • University Killam Professor at UBC (2021)
  • Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Neurological Rehabilitation (2016–present)
  • Honorary Doctorate in Science, McMaster University (2023)
  • Hnatyshyn Lecture, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (2022)
  • Honorary Doctorate in Rehabilitation Sciences, Université Laval (2021)
  • Jules Rothstein Golden Pen Award for contribution to Physical Therapy Journal (2021)
  • Killam Research Prize (2006)
  • Distinguished Lecturer, University of Alberta (2019)
  • Best Original Research Paper of the Year, Spinal Cord Journal (2018)
  • Women of Distinction Award, YWCA (2010)
  • Jonas Salk Award for Lifetime Achievement in Reducing Disability (2009)
  • Fellow, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (2009)

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