Research Outputs
The Science of Change Podcast
In this podcast episode, Amanda breaks down why behaviour change is so hard, and provides tips and tricks to make it a little easier.
The international Pediatric Oncology Exercise Guidelines: iPOEG
Guidelines and recommendation statements developed by international experts promoting physical activity among children and adolescents affected by cancer
Reviewing the Evidence Supporting Moving More for Children and Adolescents Affected by Cancer
A scoping review of review and experimental articles reporting on the effects of PA for children and adolescents affected by cancer, to address gaps in the literature.
Yoga for Young Adults Affected by Cancer: Exploring Feasibility, Acceptability, Implementation and Early Benefits
A mixed-methods, single-arm hybrid effectiveness-implementation pilot study evaluating the Yoga for Young Adults (YYA) intervention.
22nd Bi-Annual National Scleroderma Conference (August 2026)
Conference Presentations
Amanda Wurz, Lab Director, and Vanessa Sales, Research Assistant, presented on their scleroderma projects exploring resilience and co-presentation of research findings.
Canadian Association of Psychosocial Oncology Conference (June 2026)
Reegan Garrett, InspireHealth, and Melissa Coombs, patient partner, presented on our collaborative work to co-create a yoga program for young adults affected by cancer.
Emma McLaughlin, medical student, and Melissa Coombs, patient partner, presented on our yoga for young adults national trial.
Dr. Lauren Ha, postdoctoral fellow, presented on our work to co-adapt a physical activity program from Alberta to BC, Ontario, and the Maritime provinces.
International Association of Yoga Therapist’s Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research (June 2026)
Dr. Amanda Wurz, lab director, presented early findings from our co-created yoga program (developed in partnership with InspireHealth)
Pediatric Exercise Oncology Congress x FORTEe (April 2026)
Dr. Lauren Ha presented preliminary results from our IMPACT Co-Adaptation Study and was awarded best oral presentation (for her work from her prior postdoctoral fellowship).
Emma McLaughlin, presented results from the IMPACT trial in Alberta.