Dr. Linda Li is Professor and Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair at the UBC Department of Physical Therapy and holds a Canada Research Chair in Patient-oriented Knowledge Translation. She is also a senior scientist at Arthritis Research Canada where she leads the Arthritis & Implementation Science Program (https://arthritis.rehab.med.ubc.ca/). Her research focuses on the integration of wearables and apps to support health professionals in promoting physical activity and chronic disease self-management. Her work in implementation science includes studying strategies for engaging people with lived experiences in the research process. Dr. Li is a recipient of the American College of Rheumatology – Association of Rheumatology Professionals (ARP) Distinguished Scholar Award (2015) and the ARP Distinguished Educator Award (2022), recognizing her leadership in both arthritis research and education.
Linda Li
Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Disease Canada Research Chair in Patient-oriented Knowledge Translation (2014 - 2024) Scientific Director, BC SUPPORT Unit, Michael Smith Health Research BC

Professor
Department of Physical Therapy
PT, PhD
Linda Li
Harold Robinson/Arthritis Society Chair in Arthritic Disease Canada Research Chair in Patient-oriented Knowledge Translation (2014 - 2024) Scientific Director, BC SUPPORT Unit, Michael Smith Health Research BC
Areas of Research
arthritis, implementation science, rehabilitation, physical activity, digital health, engaged research