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Knowledge Mobilizers: Getting to the heart of the matter

Dr. Scott Lear (Photo credit: SFU News)
Dr. Scott Lear (Photo credit: SFU News)

Knowledge Mobilizers is a story series from the Knowledge Mobilization Hub that highlights knowledge mobilization (KM) projects around the university. At SFU, KM is about collaborating on, and exchanging, research discoveries to create a positive impact in our far-reaching communities.

By Lupin Battersby

For Scott Lear, SFU health sciences professor, mobilizing knowledge is an integral part of helping people adopt healthier lifestyles, particularly increasing physical activity. Important work given that less than 1 in 5 Canadian adults are getting enough activity and physical inactivity is the fourth leading risk factor for early death worldwide.  

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