Two HLI lung health researchers are being recognized with a prestigious national award.
Congratulations to HLI principal investigators, Dr. Pat Camp and Dr. Christopher Carlsten, who have been honoured with the King Charles III Coronation Medal—a national recognition of their contributions to Canada and the community.
This award, the first commemorative medal marking the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III on May 6, 2023, celebrates individuals who have made a significant impact in Canada. Recipients are recognized for their work in areas that reflect values shared by both King Charles III and Canadians, including service, environment and sustainability, and diversity.
- Dr. Camp is breaking down barriers to lung health care. As a physical therapist and researcher, her work focuses on making pulmonary rehabilitation and physical activity programs more accessible, particularly for people in rural and First Nations communities. By working directly with these communities, she helps co-design programs that reflect their needs and ensure their voices are heard.
- Dr. Carlsten is exposing the dangers in the air we breathe. His research focuses on how air pollutants, like diesel exhaust, harm lung health over time, working to better understand the risks of breathing in polluted air at work or in the environment. As a clinician-scientist, he treats patients affected by workplace and environmental toxins, translating research into real-world care.
Drs. Camp and Carlsten are among 39 distinguished Canadians nominated by the Canadian Lung Association (CLA) for their outstanding contributions to respiratory health research. In British Columbia, they are two of just three recipients of this national honour.
Congratulations again to Dr. Camp and Dr. Carlsten on this well-deserved recognition!
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- Dr. Pat Camp on X (Twitter): @UBCPulmRehabRes
- Dr. Christopher Carlsten’s Lab