People
August 12, 2026
Meet Dr. Jeff Dong, who is uncovering the immune system’s role in brain disease
Growing up, Dr. Jeff Dong always enjoyed science subjects at school, so he knew…
Recent News
Keep up to date with the latest news and announcements from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.
2026 DMCBH Trainee Award winners announced
Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Trainee Awards! These awards recognize excellence in academics and research activities of our trainees. Special thanks to our donors and the Graduate Program in Neuroscience for their generous support. Neuroscience Graduate Student Rising Star Award: Sanarya Aljaf (PhD student) Under the supervision of Dr. Khaled Abdelrahman,…
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Research
August 10, 2026
DMCBH researchers leading Genome BC-funded projects that explore how data can help detect disease earlier and improve patient care
Congratulations to DMCBH researchers Drs. Helen Tremlett and Deanna Gibson on receiving funding through…
Research
August 7, 2026
Indigenous Perspectives on Mental Health: Resources and Insights from the MATRIX-N Learning Circle
The Multidisciplinary Alliance for Translational Research and Innovation in Neuropsychiatry (MATRIX-N) brings together researchers…
Upcoming Events
Find out about upcoming events hosted by the Centre, its research partners and affiliated organizations.
Translating Plant Biodiversity Studies to Impact Health and Medicine
August 19
2215 Wesbrook MallVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada
A special lecture by Dr. Bin T. Teh, Director of the Singhealth Duke-NUS Institute of Biodiversity Medicine (BD-MED), on ‘Translating Plant Biodiversity Studies to Impact Health and Medicine’ will take place on Wed, Aug 19th at 3-4pm in DMCBH 3402 A/B, with refreshments and a social hour after. Dr. Teh will explore how biodiversity, from iconic species like Singapore’s national…
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Neuroscience Research Colloquium
September 11 @ 11:00 am
Dr. John Lukens: Role of Innate Immune Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
September 18 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Jonathan Pillow: Disentangling the Roles of Distinct Cell Classes with Cell-Type Dynamical Systems
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
September 25 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Jessica Bolton: Programming vulnerability: The role of microglia in sculpting stress circuits after early-life adversity
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.
