Meet our Director Dr. Mary Jung
Dr. Mary Jung, Director of the Diabetes Prevention Research Group, was recently profiled in UBC’s Health and Exercise Sciences “Meet your Professor” series. To learn more about Dr. Mary Jung, how and why she got involved in diabetes prevention, and all about opportunities for getting involved in the DPRG, check out the video below and […]
Dr. Corliss Bean profiled in Our Stories at the University of British Columbia
DPRG alumni Dr. Corliss Bean was recently profiled with Our Stories at the University of British Columbia! Until her recent faculty appointment with Brock University, Corliss’ postdoctoral fellowship with the DPRG focused on evaluating the Small Steps for Big Changes program. Corliss works closely with 14 women who participated in the Small Steps program, studying […]
Now seeking PhD Fellowship applications to join the DPRG!
The Diabetes Prevention Research Group is actively seeking PhD Fellowship applications for a motivated student interested in investigating implementation science on a community-based diabetes prevention program. The fellowship is generously funded by the UBC Stober Foundation at $25,000/year for 4 years. The successful candidate will be supervised by Dr. Mary Jung and should have a […]
Farewell to DPRG Postdocs Sean & Corliss
Sean Locke and Corliss Bean, Postdoctoral Fellows with the Diabetes Prevention Research Group (DPRG) at UBC, will be greatly missed as they embark on the next stages of their careers at Brock University this fall. Their hard work over the past several years has been invaluable in transitioning the Small Steps for Big Changes pilot […]
DPRG Spring & Summer 2020 publications round-up!
It’s been a busy six months at the Diabetes Prevention Research Group this spring and summer! Our team has been hard at work translating research findings from our community-based health and exercise programs to publication. Take a look at a few of the articles that our group has published so far this year, below.
DPRG partnership with new YMCA at Home platform
The Diabetes Prevention Research Group team has been hard at work behind the scenes over the past several weeks developing at-home resources for past, present, and future Small Steps for Big Changes participants. Today, we’re pleased to present YHealth: Diabetes Prevention Series, featuring the Small Steps for Big Changes team coaches and hosted on the […]
Staff Retreat
The Diabetes Prevention Research Group recently met for a few days in beautiful Summerland BC to celebrate our progress over the past few years and brainstorm for the future – with some breaks for wine tasting of course!