Meet Kristin Campbell

How long have you worked at VCH?
I started as a physiotherapist working primarily in critical care and burns, took a hiatus to go to graduate school, and started back at VCH in 2009 as an exercise and brain health researcher (also working with UBC, PHC, and BCCA). I am also an assistant professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and associate member of the School of Population and Public Health at UBC.

Your VCH contribution. Tell us what you do at VCH in one sentence:
The focus of my research is on exercise and rehabilitation and how it can improve health outcomes and survivorship in cancer patients. My rehabilitation studies address physical affects of surgery, as well as side effects of chemo and radiation treatment, such as decreased physical functioning and “chemo brain”. My research is based at UBC Hospital, and I work with clinicians and researchers at VCH, UBC, and the BC Cancer Agency.

One thing that we might be surprised to find out about you:
Years ago, my dad and I won the Ontario Father-Daughter Golf Championships.

Favourite hobby:
Cycling all year and Nordic skiing in the winter.

Three things you always have in your fridge:
Kale, peanut butter, and Valentina hot sauce.

What makes you happy? 
Time outside exercising with friends and music.

Most healthy habit: 
Commuting to work by bike – rain or shine!

Favourite vacation spot or place you’ve visited: 
Girona, Spain!  It is a fantastic place to go for a vacation; endless scenic roads for cycling and the local markets an amazing variety of delicious food!