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Research

Gamified stroke recovery improves arm function

New software brings the fun of playing a video game to high-repetition rehabilitative exercises for individuals affected by stroke. For the approximately 80 per cent of Canadians who survive a stroke — more today than ever before — timely recovery is essential to regain lost functionality and independence. High-repetition and targeted motor skills training is the tried-and-true rehabilitation approach for motor…

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KK-103, a novel prodrug of leu-enkephalin for antinociception and mood-improving

May 26

2215 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, 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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