Dr. Chan Gunn is giving $5 million to the University of British Columbia (UBC) for construction of a new building devoted to exercise and sport medicine teaching, research and patient care.

Dr. Gunn and his wife Peggy made the gift in recognition of UBC’s efforts to investigate, apply and teach intramuscular stimulation (IMS). IMS is a non-surgical, non-pharmaceutical technique developed by Dr. Gunn for alleviating pain resulting from nerve damage.
A blend of acupuncture and western medicine, it involves inserting a needle deep into muscle, causing it to relax and relieve pressure on pain-causing nerves. “Having a connection to UBC is very important for teaching and research into IMS. IMS will have a permanent home to grow,” said Dr. Gunn.
UBC will commit $2.25 million for the first phase of the building, which will house space for community care and research activity, including IMS.
Source-Medindia