Research
July 29, 2026
Unravelling the link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis
For decades, scientists have known that infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one…
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Research
Papers of the month: July 2026
Check out some of the papers that were recently published by DMCBH members: Helen Tremlett: Data resource profile: PharmaNet, the database for prescription drug dispensing in British Columbia, Canada Journal: International Journal of Population Data Science This study is a comprehensive data resource profile of PharmaNet, a drug information system containing nearly 30 years of data on all prescription drugs and some medical supplies dispensed…
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DMCBH members awarded Spring 2026 CIHR project grants to support health research
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the results of its Spring…
Research
July 22, 2026
“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…
Upcoming Events
Find out about upcoming events hosted by the Centre, its research partners and affiliated organizations.
Dr. John Lukens: Role of Innate Immune Dysfunction in Neurodegenerative Disease
September 11
2215 Wesbrook MallVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada
This talk will introduce emerging roles for microglia and discrete innate immune signaling pathways in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease, tauopathies, and brain injury.
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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
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
October 2 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Deblina Sarkar
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.
