Research
May 15, 2025
Gamified stroke recovery improves arm function
New software brings the fun of playing a video game to high-repetition rehabilitative exercises…
Recent News
Keep up to date with the latest news and announcements from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.
Research
More equitable representation needed in Parkinson’s research
Greater inclusion of females in studies shows promise for pushing the boundaries of knowledge and precision treatments. Dr. Samantha Schaffner’s interest in genetics and neurodegeneration took on a new meaning as people close to her were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or Parkinson’s disease (PD). Working as a research associate under the supervision of DMCBH member Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, Dr. Schaffner’s…
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Tri’ing to End ALS, one race at a time
Driven by a fierce determination to end amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Donna Bartel and Mike…
People
May 1, 2025
From PhD Student to Scientist: Kelly Hrelja’s story
Since graduating last spring, Kelly Hrelja has made meaningful progress in her role as…
Upcoming Events
Find out about upcoming events hosted by the Centre, its research partners and affiliated organizations.
KK-103, a novel prodrug of leu-enkephalin for antinociception and mood-improving
May 26
2215 Wesbrook MallVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada
This month, Dr. Shyh-Dar Li from UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences will present “KK-103, a novel prodrug of leu-enkephalin for antinociception and mood-improving.” Zoom link if unable to attend in person: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/5936706150?pwd=bWFoeDNGMkk2ZVNOQk9FTFZIT0lZdz09&omn=62102214283
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Neuroscience Research Colloquium
May 30 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Pinar Ayata: Neurodegenerative functions of microglia in Alzheimer’s disease
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
June 3 @ 10:30 am
Dr. Stephen Ferguson: G Protein-coupled Receptors, Vesicular Glutamate Transporters and β-arrestins as Targets to Attenuate Huntington’s and Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
June 6 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Charan Ranganath: The boundaries of memory: How cortico-hippocampal interactions at event boundaries support memory and prediction.
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.
