Events
April 28, 2026
2026 Vancouver Brain Bee draws record turnout, inspiring the next generation of neuroscientists
On Saturday, March 28th, 97 high school students gathered at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre…
Recent News
Keep up to date with the latest news and announcements from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.
Research
Papers of the month: April 2026
Check out some of the papers that were recently published by DMCBH members: Jason Snyder: Chemogenetic inhibition of developmentally-born hippocampal neurons but not loss of adult neurogenesis impairs spatial working memory in the rat Journal: Behavioural brain research In this study, researchers explored how different groups of neurons in the hippocampus contribute to working memory in rats. The focus was on…
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How Marissa Lithopoulos Built Science, Stand-Up, & Song
On a clear summer evening in August, the air buzzed with excitement as guests…
People
April 14, 2026
Meet Dr. Milan Valyear, a new researcher who is exploring the science of behaviour
Growing up in a small town in Ontario, Dr. Milan Valyear always enjoyed tinkering…
Upcoming Events
Find out about upcoming events hosted by the Centre, its research partners and affiliated organizations.
Dr. Kelsie Eichel: Building a polarized neuron: from C. elegans to humans
May 8
2215 Wesbrook MallVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada
Neurons are defined by their remarkable polarity, a feature that is highly conserved across most nervous systems. A key neuronal structure, the axon initial segment (AIS), is essential for establishing and maintaining a functional, polarized neuronal architecture. As such, defects in the AIS and a loss of polarity are associated with neurological dysfunction and numerous disease states. Though critical for…
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Neuroscience Research Colloquium
May 15 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Christian Ruff: Neurocomputational Underpinnings of Altered Mentalization in Autism
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
May 29 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Jennifer Gommerman: Targeting B cells in MS – understanding mechanisms of action.
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
June 5 @ 11:00 am
Core Facilities Showcase: NINC (NeuroImaging and NeuroComputation Core) and CNFBI (Core Facility for Neurology Biomarker Innovation)
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Our Research
The Centre is home to five Integrated Research Programs, with over 100 investigators involved in clinical and foundational research.
