Research
March 30, 2023
Developing potential cures for genetic neurodevelopmental disorders
Parents Ravi and Jenny first noticed that their daughter was starting to miss some…
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Research
Papers of the month: March 2023
Check out some of the papers that were recently published by DMCBH members: Joanne Matsubara: Granzyme B Contributes to Choroidal Neovascularization and Age-Related Macular Degeneration through Proteolysis of Thrombospondin-1 Journal: Laboratory Investigation Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of irreversible central vision loss in the elderly. The pathology of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), also known as wet…
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Research
March 27, 2023
AI-driven portable MRI provides quick and cost-effective option for neuroimaging
Imagine if you could get your brain scanned at the doctor’s office without having…
People
March 16, 2023
DMCBH researchers nominated for YWCA Women of Distinction Awards
Congratulations to Drs. Silke Appel-Cresswell and Evelyn Stewart on being nominated for the 2023…
Upcoming Events
Find out about upcoming events hosted by the Centre, its research partners and affiliated organizations.
Dr. Jared Young: Crossing the death valleys of the translational continuum: Coupling domain specificity with clinical sensitivity
April 14
2215 Wesbrook MallVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada
Zoom option if unable to attend in person: Zoom link here (click on “Join a meeting”) Meeting ID: 91512 289258 Passcode: 289258 The vast majority of drugs fail when trying to go from animals to humans. Some fields fail more than others, with psychiatry being at the pinnacle of a competition no field wants to win. Understanding behavior has been difficult enough,…
Read MoreApril 15 @ 10:00 am
Brainstorm: Innovations and Breakthroughs
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
April 21 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Jesse Jackson: Examining the anatomy, physiology, and function of claustrum-cortical neurons.
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
April 28 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Stuart Trenholm: A day in the life of a blind mouse
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.
