Recent News

Keep up to date with the latest news and announcements from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.

Research

Slower-walking older adults at risk for falls benefit the most from a home-based exercise program

A strength and balance program has the potential to dramatically lower the falls risk of older adults with slow gait speeds. Falls are the leading cause of injury and hospitalization among adults over the age of 65 in Canada. Worldwide, about a third of older adults fall each year, with many requiring medical care to recover or losing their capacity to live independently….

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Upcoming Events

Find out about upcoming events hosted by the Centre, its research partners and affiliated organizations.

Neuropizza with the Motivated Cognition lab

January 14, 2026

F-106, 2211 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada

Come and learn about some cool science and hang out with your neuroscience colleagues over pizza and drinks!! Neuropizza takes place monthly in the Koerner conference room starting at 5:00pm and is open to everyone.

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