Our Team

Kelly Mackenzie
Research Manager

Kelly is the research manager for the CEPL, overseeing many of our trials. Kelly has been with the team since 2020.  She is a clinical exercise physiologist with a MSc from the University of Alberta (2000) and has taught many academic courses in exercise physiology, health and wellness, aging and exercise prescription.  Kelly also has extensive experience working with clients through their cancer rehabilitation as well as those with complex medical considerations. She enjoys tapping into her creative side to find suitable movement options that work for the clients. When not working, you will most likely find Kelly cycling or hiking on her local trails or reading a good book!

Kelcey Bland
Postdoctoral Fellow

Kelcey is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab at UBC and the BC Cancer Research Institute under the supervision of Dr. Kristin Campbell and Helen McTaggart-Cowan. Kelcey completed her PhD at the Australian Catholic University in Melbourne, Australia. Kelcey’s research has focused on clinical exercise prescription for people living with cancer from diagnosis to survivorship and end-of-life. Her PhD specifically explored the role of exercise for the management of cachexia in people with advanced cancer. Currently, Kelcey is leading a project that is focused on the knowledge translation and mobilization of the recently published exercise guidelines for people living with bone metastases.

Ned Jovanovic
Postdoctoral Fellow

Ned Jovanovic is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab at UBC under the supervision of Dr. Kristin Campbell. He completed his PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at Western University in London, Ontario. Ned’s research has focused on prognostic biomarkers and functional outcomes in clinical oncology, integrating medical imaging, body composition, and rehabilitation research to better understand how cancer and its treatment affect patient outcomes. Outside the lab, Ned enjoys spending time with family and friends, being active outdoors (hiking, biking, basketball, skiing), and dedicating time to the ongoing pursuit of great food.

Kendra Zadravec
PhD Candidate

Kendra is a PhD candidate and physiotherapist in the Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab. Kendra completed her Master of Science (Rehabilitation Sciences) in 2020 and Master of Physical Therapy in 2023, both at UBC. Kendra’s current research focuses on upper extremity impairments related to breast cancer treatment. In the future, Kendra looks forward to continuing to support people with and beyond cancer in their rehabilitation goals, both in a research and clinical setting. In her free time, Kendra enjoys trail/road running, crossword puzzles, and keeping up with her two border collies (one of which is pictured here)!  

Lisa Harris
MSc Student

Lisa is an MSc student at the Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab. Lisa completed her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2005 at UBC and practiced in public and private settings until her early retirement from clinical practice in 2021.  Since then, Lisa shifted to being a Clinical Skills Instructor at the Fraser Valley campus of the UBC MPT program.  This academic setting and having the influence of her own health challenges, Lisa was inspired to return to graduate school with her research aimed to focus on the use of exercise to prevent complications following ostomy surgery.  In her free time, Lisa enjoys being with her husband, her 2 teenagers and their pets.  She can often be found baking, reading, cross stitching or watching Formula 1. 

Paul Nguyen
Research Assistant

Paul is a Research Assistant who brings years of clinical experience to the UBC Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab. He graduated through UBC with a degree in kinesiology  and is a Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine. As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, he has hands-on expertise in designing and supervising personalized exercise programs for individuals with a range of complex conditions. Paul is driven by a desire to empower others through movement and is focused on expanding his knowledge and skills in the field of kinesiology. When he’s out of the office, you can find him climbing at a gym, biking to a bakery, or bikepacking around BC.