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Below is a list of the past presidents of the of the CSB/SCB

• 2018-2020 Dr. Andrew Laing, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
• 2016-2018  Dr. Salvatore Federico, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Calgary
• 2014-2016 Dr. Clark Dickerson, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
• 2012-2014 Dr. Steve Robinovich, Department of Biomedical Physiolog, Simon Fraser University
• 2010-2012 Dr. Dave Andrews, Department of Kinesiology, Windsor University
• 2008-2010 Dr. Peter Keir, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University
• 2006-2008 Dr. Jack Callaghan, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
• 2004-2006 Dr. Stephen Prentice, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
• 2002-2004 Dr. Ron Zernicke, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
• 2000-2002 Dr. François Prince, Département de kinésiologie, Université de Montréal
• 1998-2000 Dr. Stuart McGill, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
• 1996-1998 Dr. Tim Bryant, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University
• 1994-1996 Dr. Walter Herzog, Human Performance Lab., University of Calgary
• 1992-1994 Dr. Mario Lafortune, Department of Human Biology, University of Guelph
• 1990-1992 Dr. Carol Putnam, Department of Physical Education, Dalhousie University
• 1988-1990 Dr. Aftab Patla, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
• 1986-1988 Dr. Micheline Gagnon,Department of Physical Education, McGill University
• 1984-1986 Dr. Gavin Reid, Department of Physical Education, Queen's University
• 1982-1984 Dr. Arthur Quanbury, Rehabilitation Centre, Winnipeg
• 1980-1982 Dr. David Dainty, Department of Kinanthropolgy, University of Ottawa
• 1978-1980 Dr. Robert Norman, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
• 1976-1978 Dr. Pierre Lagassé, Department of Physical Education, Laval University
• 1975-1976 Dr. Keith Hayes, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
• 1974-1975 Dr. Jacques Samson, Département d`Éducation Physique, University Laval
• 1973-1974 Dr. Robert Jensen, Department of Physical Education, Laurentian University

Below is a list of Past Executive Boards of the CSB/SCB:

2018-2020 - Twenty-first CSB - Montréal, Québec
President: Andrew Laing
Secretary: Janessa Drake
Treasurer: Grant Handrigan
Conference Co-Chairs: Shawn Robbins, Rachid Aissaoui
Past President: Salvatore Federico
Communications: Scott Brandon
Past Conference Co-Chairs: Janie Astephen Wilson, Scott Landry
Members at Large: Michael Holmes, Stacey Acker
Student Representatives: Heather Johnston, Kevin Boldt

2016-2018 - Twentieth CSB - Halifax, Nova Scotia
President: Salvatore Federico
Secretary: Andrew Laing
Treasurer: Grant Handrigan
Conference Chair: Peter Keir
Past President: Clark Dickerson
Communications: Michael Holmes
Past Conference Chair: Peter Keir
Member at Large: Stephen Brown, Janessa Drake
Student Representatives: Brock Laschowski, Elora Brenneman

2014-2016 - Nineteenth CSB - Hamilton, Ontario
President: Clark Dickerson
Secretary: Salvatore Federico
Treasurer: Grant Handrigan
Conference Chair: Peter Keir
Past President: Stephen Robinovitch
Communications: Michael Holmes
Past Conference Chair: Clark Dickerson
Member at Large: Andrew Laing, Stephen Brown, Janessa Drake
Student Representatives: Alison Mcdonald, Tara Diesbourg

2012-2014 - Eighteenth CSB (and WCB/NACOB) - Boston, Massachusetts, USA
President: Steve Robinovich
Secretary: Salvatore Federico
Treasurer/Member affairs: Andrea Clark
Conference Chair: Clark Dickerson
Past President: Dave Andrews
Communications: Sylvain Grenier
Past Conference Chair: Max Donelan
Member at Large: Cyril Duclos, Andrew Laing
Student Representatives: Ed Cambridge, Scott Brandon

2010-2012 - Seventeenth CSB - Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
President: Dave Andrews
Secretary-Treasurer: Salvatore Federico
Conference Chair: Steve Robinovich
Past President: Peter Keir
Communications: Stephen Perry
Member affairs: Andrea Clark
Past Conference Chair: Pat Costigan
Member at Large: Cyril Duclos, Graham Caldwell 
Student Representatives: Evelyn Anaka, Chad, Gooyers

2008-2010 - Sixteenth CSB - Kingston, Ontario, Canada
President: Peter Keir
Secretary-Treasurer: Wayne Albert
Conference Chair: Pat Costigan
Past President: Jack Callaghan
Communications: Stephen Perry
Member affairs: Jennifer Durkin
Past Conference Chair: David Andrews
Member at Large: Sylvain Grenier, Sylvie Nadeau
Student Representatives: Sarah Manske, Evelyn Anaka

2006-2008 - Fifteenth CSB (and NACOB IV) - Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
President: Jack Callaghan
Secretary-Treasurer: David Andrews
Conference Chair: David Andrews
Past President: Stephen Prentice
Communications: Peter Keir
Member affairs: Jennifer Durkin
Past Conference Chair: Jack Callaghan
Member at Large: Kevin Deluzio, Sylvie Nadeau, Wayne Albert
Student Representatives: Doug Bourne, Steven Fischer

2004-2006 - Fourteenth CSB - Waterloo, Ontario
President: Stephen Prentice
Secretary-Treasurer: Jennifer Durkin
Conference Chair: Jack Callaghan
Past President: Ron Zernicke
Communications: Gordon Robertson
Member affairs: Darren J. Stefanyshyn
Past Conference Chair: Cheryl Kozey
Member at Large: Kevin Deluzio, Sylvie Nadeau
Student Representatives: Janie Astephan, Nadine Dunk

2002-2004 - Thirteenth CSB - Montréal, Québec
President: Ron Zernicke
Secretary-Treasurer: Stephen Prentice
Conference Chair: Cheryl Kozey
Past President: François Prince
Communications: Gordon Robertson
Member affairs: Darren J. Stefanyshyn
Members at Large: Joe Hamill, Janet Ronsky
Student Representatives: Heather Butler, Jennifer Durkin

2000-2002 - WCB IV (Twelfth CSB) - Calgary, Alberta
President: François Prince
Secretary-Treasurer: Stephen Prentice
Conference Liason: Janet Ronsky
Communications: Gordon Robertson
Member affairs: Darren J. Stefanyshyn
Members at Large: Tim Bryant, Joe Hamill, Cheryl Kozey, Ron Zernicke
Student Representative: Marilyn Powers

1999 - 2000 - Eleventh CSB with SB - Montréal, Québec
President: Stuart McGill
Secretary-Treasurer: Janice Eng
Conference Chair: François Prince, Jacques Dansereau
Communications: Gordon Robertson
Member affairs: Denis Gravel
Members at Large: Tim Bryant, Cheryl Kozey, Janet Ronsky
Student Representatives: Blake McGowan, Greg Wohl

1997 - 1998 - NACOB III (Tenth CSB) - Waterloo, Ontario
President: Tim Bryant
Secretary-Treasurer: Janice Eng
Conference Chair: Stuart McGill
Newsletter Editor: Tim Bryant
Student Representative: Lisa Brereton
Secretariat: Denis Gravel

1995 - 1996 - Ninth CSB - Burnaby, British Columbia
President: Walter Herzog
Secretary-Treasurer: Denis Gravel
Conference Chair: Andy Hoffer
Past Conference Chair: Walter Herzog
Member at large: Stuart McGill
Newsletter Editor: Geneviève Dumas
Student Representative: Patti Turnbull
Secretariat: Tim Bryant

1993 - 1994 - Eighth CSB - Calgary, Alberta
President: Mario Lafortune
Secretary-Treasurer: Jacques Bobet
Conference Chair: Walter Herzog
Past Conference Chair: Richard Wells
Newsletter Editor: Tim Bryant
Secretariat: Tim Bryant

1991 - 1992 - NACOB II (Locomotion VII) - Chicago, Illinois
President: Carol Putnam
Secretary-Treasurer: Walter Herzog
Conference Chair: Richard Wells
Past Conference Chair: Carol Richards
Newsletter Editor: Tim Bryant
Secretariat: Tim Bryant

1989 - 1990 - Locomotion VI - Québec, Québec
President: Aftab Patla
Secretary-Treasurer: Carol Putnam
Conference Chair: Carol Richards
Past Conference Chair: Gordon Robertson
Newsletter Editor: Tim Bryant
Secretariat: Tim Bryant

1987 - 1988 - Locomotion V - Ottawa, Ontario
President: Micheline Gagnon
Secretary-Treasurer: Aftab Patla
Conference Chair: Gordon Robertson
Past Conference Chair: Micheline Gagnon
Member at large: Carol Richards
Newsletter Editor: Tim Bryant
Secretariat: Gavin Reid

1985 - 1986 - NACOB I (Locomotion IV) - Montréal, Québec
President: Gavin Reid
Secretary-Treasurer: Carol Richards
Conference Chair: Micheline Gagnon
Past Conference Chair: Sandy Thornton-Trump
Newsletter Editor: Sue Tupling
Secretariat: Queen's University

1983 - 1984 - Locomotion III, Winnipeg, Manitoba
President: Art Quanbury
Secretary-Treasurer: Eric Sprigings
Conference Chair: Sandy Thornton-Trump
Past Conference Chair: Gavin Reid
Newsletter Editor: Karen Robinson
Secretariat: University of Ottawa

1981 - 1982 - Locomotion II - Kingston, Ontario
President: Dave Dainty
Secretary-Treasurer: Art Quanbury
Conference Chair: Gavin Reid
Past Conference Chair: Dave Winter
Newsletter Editor: Karen Robinson
Secretariat: University of Ottawa

1979 - 1980 - Locomotion I - London, Ontario
President: Robert Norman
Secretary-Treasurer: Micheline Gagnon
Member at large: Dave Dainty
Member at large: Arthur Quanbury
Member at large: David Winter

1977 - 1978
President: Pierre Lagassé
Vice-President: ?
Secretary-Treasurer: Micheline Gagnon
Member at large: ?
Member at large: ?

1975 - 1976
President: Keith Hayes
Vice-President: Jacques Samson
Secretary-Treasurer: Pierre Lagassé
Member at large: David Winter
Member at large: René Therrien

1974 - 1975 - First Annual Meeting (at CASS VII) - Edmonton, Alberta
President: Jacques Samson
Vice-President: ?
Secretary-Treasurer: ?
Member at large: ?
Member at large: ?

1973 - 1974
President: Robert Jensen
Vice-President: Robert Norman
Secretary-Treasurer: Jacques Samson
Member at large: Doris Miller
Member at large: Barry Thompson

To improve access to presentations given at the conferences of the CSB/SCB the following index provides links to online documents from the various conferences. Some conferences have full proceedings (including online abstracts) while older conferences my only have a list of the presentations and their authors. In these cases it may be possible to obtain photocopies of the abstracts from the Secretariat of the Society or the Communications Officer.

Below is a list of past conference proceedings of the CSB/SCB:

• 2018 - Twentieth, Halifax, NS
• 2016 - Nineteenth, Hamilton, ON (full proceedings)
• 2014 - Eighteenth, 7th WCB, Boston, MA (abstracts.zip)
• 2012 - Seventeenth, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, BC
• 2010 - Sixteenth, Kingston, Ontario
• 2008 - Fifteenth, NACOB IV (with ASB XXXII), Ann Arbor, MI, USA  (full proceedings)
• 2006 - Fourteenth, Waterloo, Ontario
• 2004 - Thirteenth, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• 2002 - Twelfth, WCB IV (with ASB XXVI), Calgary, Alberta
• 2000 - Eleventh, (with SB XXV), Montréal, Québec
• 1998 - Tenth, NACOB III (with ASB XXII), Waterloo, Ontario
• 1996 - Ninth, Vancouver, British Columbia
• 1994 - Eighth, Calgary, Alberta
• 1992 - Seventh, Human Locomotion VII, NACOB II (with ASB XVI), Chicago, Illinois
• 1990 - Sixth, Human Locomotion VI, Québec, Québec
• 1988 - Fifth, Human Locomotion V, Ottawa, Ontario
• 1986 - Fourth, Human Locomotion IV, NACOB I (with ASB X), Montréal, Québec
• 1984 - Third, Human Locomotion III, Winnipeg, Manitoba
• 1982 - Second, Human Locomotion II, Kingston, Ontario
• 1980 - Special, Human Locomotion I, London, Ontario
• 1974 - First, Edmonton, Alberta

Below is a list of past conference chairs of the CSB/SCB:

• Twentieth 2018
  Dr. Scott Landry, Acadia University
  Dr. Janie Astephen-Wilson, Dalhousie University
• Nineteenth 2016
  Dr. Peter Keir, McMaster University
• Eighteenth 2014 (with WCB V and ASB XXXVIII)
  Dr. Clark Dickerson, University of Waterloo
• Seventeenth 2012
  Dr. Stephen Robinovitch, Simon Fraser
• Sixteenth 2010
  Dr. Patrick Costigan, Queen's University
• Fifteenth 2008 (with NACOB IV)
  Dr. David Andrews, University of Windsor
• Fourteenth 2006
  Dr. Jack Callaghan, Kinesiology Department, University of Waterloo
• Thirteenth 2004
  Dr. Cheryl Kozey, School of Physiotherapy, Dalhousie University
• Twelth 2002 (with WCB IV and ASB XXVI)
  Dr. Walter Herzog and Dr. Benno Nigg, Human Performance Lab., University of Calgary
• Eleventh 2000 (with SB XXV)
  Dr. François Prince and Dr. Jean Dansereau, Département de kinésiologie, Université de Montréal
• Tenth 1998 (NACOB III)
  Dr. Stuart McGill, Kinesiology Department., University of Waterloo
• Nineth 1996
  Dr. Andy Hoffer, School of Kinesiology, Simon Fraser Uniersity, Burnaby
• Eighth 1994
  Dr. Walter Herzog, Dr. Benno Nigg and Dr. Antoine van den Bogert, Human Performance Lab, University of Calgary
• Seventh 1992 (NACOB II)
  Dr. Richard Wells, Kinesiology Deptartment, University of Waterloo (held in Chicago)
• Sixth 1990
  Dr. Carol Richards, Dép. Physiothérapie, Laval Université, Québec
• Fifth 1988
  Dr. Gordon Robertson, Kinanthropology Department, University of Ottawa
• Fourth 1986 (NACOB I)
  Dr. Micheline Gagnon, Département de l`activité physique, Université de Montréal
• Third 1984, Human Locomotion III
  Dr. Sandy Thornton-Trump, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of Manitoba
• Second 1982, Human Locomotion II
  Dr. Gavin Reid, Department of Physical Education, Queen's University
• Special 1980, Human Locomotion I
  Dr. David Winter, Kinesiology Department, University of Waterloo (held in London, Ontario)
• First 1974
  Dr. Keith Hayes and Dr. Robert Norman, Kinesiology Department, University of Waterloo (held at University of Alberta)

The CSB/SCB Career Award is the highest honour conferred by the Society and is reserved to those individuals who have given exemplary contribution to the field of biomechanics and its promotion in Canada.

Below is a list of the CSB/SCB Career Award Winners:

• 2018
  no awardees
• 2016
  Dr. Cheryl Hubley-Kozey, School of Biomedical Engineering, Dalhousie University
• 2014
  Dr. Jack Callaghan, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
  Dr. Geoff Fernie, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto
• 2012
  Dr. Joan Stevenson, School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Queen's University
• 2010
  no awardees
• 2008
  Dr. Ronald Zernicke, University of Michigan
  Dr. Aftab Patla, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo (posthumously)
• 2006
  Dr. Walter Herzog, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
  Dr. Doris Miller, Department of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario
• 2004
  Dr. Stuart McGill, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
• 2002
  Dr. Benno Nigg, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
• 2000
  Dr. Micheline Gagnon, Département de Kinésiologie, Université de Montréal
• 1998
  Dr. Gavin Reid, Department of Physical Education, Queen's University
• 1996
  Dr. Robert W. Norman, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo
• 1990
  Dr. David A. Winter, Department of Kinesiology, University of Waterloo

Fellows of the Canadian Society for Biomechanics have demonstrated high standards of academic development and a commitment to the goals and long-range activities of the Society. 

Below is a list of the CSB/SCB Fellows of the Society:

• 2018
  No Fellow Inductees
• 2016
  Dr. Cheryl Hubley-Kozey, Dalhousie University
• 2014
  Dr. Jack Callaghan, University of Waterloo
  Dr. Geoff Fernie, University of Toronto
• 2012
  Dr. Wayne Albert, University of New Brunswick
  Dr. Joan Stevenson, Queen's University
  Dr. Aftab Patla, University of Waterloo (posthumously)
• 2010
  No Fellow Inductees
• 2008
  Dr. Stephen Prentice, University of Waterloo
• 2006
  Dr. Walter Herzog, University of Calgary
  Dr. Doris Miller, University of Western Ontario
  Dr. Joe Hamill , University of Massachusetts
  Dr. Ron Zernicke, University of Calgary
• 2004
  Dr. Stuart McGill, University of Waterloo
  Dr. D. Gordon E. Robertson, Université d'Ottawa
• 2002
  Dr. Benno Nigg, University of Calgary
  Dr. Eric Sprigings, University of Saskatchewan
  Dr. Graham Caldwell, University of Massachusetts
• 2000
  Dr. Micheline Gagnon, Université de Montréal (retroactively)
• 1998
  Dr. Robert W. Norman, University of Waterloo (retroactively)
• 1996
  Dr. Gavin Reid, Queen's University (retroactively)
• 1990
  Dr. David A. Winter, University of Waterloo (retroactively)

The David Winter Young Investigator Award (YIA) is given to an early-career post-doctoral researcher, and is based on work completed within 6 years of completing their doctoral degree. The recipient of the David Winter Young Investigator Award should have a history of participation in the Society’s activities, reflecting the pride that late Professor Dave Winter had in the Society.  

Below is a list of the David Winter Young Investigator Award winners of the CSB/SCB:

• CSB 2018
  Dr. Ryan Graham, University of Ottawa
• CSB 2016
  Dr. Geoffrey Power, University of Guelph
• CSB 2014
  Dr. Stephen Brown, University of Guelph
• CSB 2012
  Dr. Appaji Panchangam, University of Calgary
• CSB 2010
  Dr. Clark Dickerson, University of Waterloo
• CSB 2008
  Dr. Venus Joumaa, University of Calgary *awarded as NDI Post Doctoral Award, not the David Winter Award*

Below is a list of New Investigator Award winners of the CSB/SCB:

• CSB XX (2018)
  • Doctoral: Jacqueline Rios, University of Calgary
    • Finalists: Allison Clouthier, Queen's University and Derek Zwambag, University of Guelph
  • Masters: Liana Tennant, University of Waterloo
    • Finalists: Daanish Mulla, McMaster University and Heather Johnston, York University
  • President's Award (Poster): Marta Stzelczak, École de technologie supérieure
• CSB XIX (2016)
  • Open: Aaron Kociolek, University of Saskatchewan
    • Finalists: Kerry Costello, Dalhousie University and Nicholas Brisson, McMaster University
  • Masters: Kelsey Gsell, University of Guelph
    • Finalists: Kevin Boldt, University of Calgary and Anthony Gatti, McMaster University
  • President's Award (Poster): Graham MacDonald, University of Calgary
• CSB XVIII (2014)
  • Open: Krysta Powers, University of Calgary
    • Finalists: A. Kociolek, McMaster University; R. Fortuna, University of Calgary; T. Karakolis, University of Waterloo; J. Chopp-Hurley, University of Waterloo
  • Masters: Kaleena Johnston, University of Calgary
    • Finalists: M. Noguchi, University of Waterloo; A. MacIntosh, McMaster University
• CSB XVII (2012)
  • Open: Robyn Newell, University of British Columbia
    • Finalists: Matthieu Trudeau, Harvard School of Public Health and Timothy Burkhart, University of Windsor; 
  • Masters: Maria Yamamoto, University of Calgary
    • Finalists: Michal Glinka, University of Waterloo and Jens Herzog, University of Calgary
  • President's Award (Poster): Allison Clouthier, Queen's University
• CSB XVI (2010)
  • Open: Sarah Manske, University of Calgary
    • Finalists: Rebecca Brookham, University of Waterloo and Ryan Graham, Queen's University
  • Masters: Erin Sadler, Queen's University
    • Finalists: Conrad Tang, University of Calgary and Laurie Hall, University of Waterloo
  • President's Award (Poster): unknown
• CSB XV (2008)
  • Open: Tim Leonard, University of Calgary
    • Finalists: Sang-Kuy Han, University of Calgary and Eun-Jeong Lee, University of Calgary
  • Masters: Brandon Hisey, University of Calgary
    • Finalists: Eva Szabo, University of Calgary and  Megan Yaraskavitch, University of Calgary
  • Poster: unknown
• CSB XIV (2006)
  • Open: Scott Landry, Dalhousie University
    • Finalists: D. Bourne, University of Calgary and V. Joumaa, University of Calgary
  • Poster: Fabio Feldman, Kinesiology, Simon Fraser University
    • Finalists: R. K. Korhonen, University of Calgary and J.P.M. Mogk, York University
  • Masters: Grant Goulet, Mechanical Engineering, Uniersity of Calgary
    • Finalists: Adriana Holmes, University of Windsor and Diane Gregory, University of Waterloo
  • Poster: Robyn Newell, Dalhousie University
    • Finalists:  Steven Fischer, University of New Brunswick and Tyson Beach, University of Waterloo
• CSB XIII (2004)
  • Open: Danny Peterson, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Calgary
    • Finalists: Scott Landry, Dalhousie University and Jeremy Mogk, York University
  • Masters: Tim Leonard, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Calgary
    • Finalists: Tyson Beach, University of Waterloo and Nicolas Hamilton, University of Calgary
• CSB XII (2002), ASB XXVI, WCB IV
  • Open: Elvis Chen, Computing and Information Science, Queen's University
  • Masters: Rachel Schachar, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Calgary
• CSB XI (2000), SB XXV
  • Open: Joanne Archambault, Human Performance Laboratory, University of Calgary
  • Masters: Kevin Semeniuk, Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa
• CSB X (1998), ASB XXII, NACOB III
  • Open: Shirley Rietdyk, Kinesiology Department, University of Waterloo
  • Masters: Aleksandra Zecevic, Department of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario
  • Best Posters: Michael Bootlang, University of Iowa and Jason Otta, University of Iowa
• CSB IX (1996)
  • Open: Stefan Judex, Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary
  • Masters: Michael Esterle, Business, Purdue University
  • Best Poster: Santosh G. Zachariah (with J.E. Saunders), University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
• CSB VIII (1994)
  • Open: Janet Ronsky, Mechanical Engineering, University of Calgary
  • Masters: J. Grant Brooks, Kinesiology Department, University of Calgary
• CSB VII (1992), ASB XVI, NACOB II
  • Open: David Pearsall, Physical and Health Education, Queen's University
  • Masters: Hua Wang, School of Physiotherapy, Queen's University
• CSB VI (1990)
  • unknown
• CSB V (1988)
  • Open: Graham Caldwell, Kinesiology Department, Simon Fraser University
• CSB IV (1986), ASB X, NACOB I
  • unknown
• CSB I-III
  • no prizes awarded