Yao Sun

I am a postdoctoral research fellow at the International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries (ICORD), University of British Columbia (UBC) in the laboratory of Dr. Tania Lam.

I received my PhD from the University of Victoria with Dr. E. Paul Zehr and my MSc from Pennsylvania State University with Dr. Mark Latash. My scholarly journey has equipped me with a unique combination of expertise in bioengineering, kinesiology, and neurorehabilitation.

The long-term goal of my research career is to discover effective and accessible treatment solutions to improve the quality of life for people living with chronic neurological conditions. I am passionate about understanding how human movement is controlled by the nervous system, and how to exploit the remaining mechanisms after neurological injuries to optimize recovery. My current research focuses on how lower limb somatosensory input modulates pelvic floor muscle activity in able-bodied individuals and whether these modulations are preserved and could be a potential target for neuromodulation in people with SCI.