May 15, 2025
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Keep up to date with the latest news and announcements from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.
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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Driven by a fierce determination to end amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Donna Bartel and Mike…
Since graduating last spring, Kelly Hrelja has made meaningful progress in her role as…
Find out about upcoming events hosted by the Centre, its research partners and affiliated organizations.
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
Read MoreRudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
The Centre is home to five Integrated Research Programs, with over 100 investigators involved in clinical and foundational research.