CFNBI Conference 2026: Exploring the field of fluid biomarkers in neurological disorders
On May 27–28, 2026, the UBC Core Facility for Neurology Biomarker Innovation (CFNBI), led by…
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Research
“Does Bipolar Disorder Age You Faster?” featuring Dr. Paula Villela Nunes
How does bipolar disorder actually accelerate aging? And what can you start doing today to slow the aging process down? Psychiatrist and researcher Dr. Paula Villela Nunes explores the rarely discussed science behind bipolar disorder and accelerated aging, including the role of stress, inflammation, lifestyle, cardiovascular health, telomeres, and increased risk for dementia. She breaks down the hopeful side of the research…
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Research
July 15, 2026
New study reveals how the brain reorganizes itself in early Parkinson’s disease
A new study led by Dr. Jon Stoessl and a team of researchers at…
People
July 10, 2026
Meet Dr. Ashley Dalrymple, who is engineering new possibilities for recovery after nervous system injuries
Inspired by the goal of helping people regain movement and sensation after a nervous…
Upcoming Events
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World Brain Day 2026: Access for All: Brain Wellness Beyond Traditional Approaches to Science and Care
July 29
Celebrate World Brain Day by joining the BC Brain Wellness Program and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health for a live session of presentations and panel discussion about expanding research and brain health practices beyond traditional and Western models of science and care. Register online Featured speakers: Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell is a movement disorder neurologist…
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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
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.
