The research breadth, people and sense of family is what defines the canadian society for biomechanics!

Attending almost two decades of CSB meetings, beginning with CSB 2000 in Montreal after undergrad and more recently as Co-chair for CSB 2018 in Halifax, there are two primary themes that stand out to me and make our society very special. These themes include the wide breadth of world class biomechanical research taking place within Canada, and just as important, the respectful and caring people who provide a “strong sense of family” within our society. In his invited CSB 2018 lecture titled “A Historical Perspective of CSB”, Dr. Walter Herzog articulated so well that “it is all about people” who make our society so special. As I reflect on my career, I will emphasize the strong sense of family within our society and highlight how the people within our society, who continue to shape the future of biomechanics within Canada and beyond, significantly impacted my life and career.