UBC researchers awarded more than $6.5 million from Brain Canada to advance neuroscience research
UBC Faculty of Medicine researchers have been awarded more than $6.5 million from Brain…
Recent News
Keep up to date with the latest news and announcements from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.
Research
How does a high sugar diet affect the developing brain?
From milkshakes to soda, cookies to donuts—modern life is undeniably sweet. But can this lifestyle affect the brain even before birth? The health risks of a high-sugar diet are well known: obesity, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease and more. But new research from Dr. Kiran Soma’s lab at UBC suggests the effects may start even earlier. In a recent…
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Research
June 12, 2025
New proposal aims to protect patients with high-risk brain implants
A new proposal calls for a major change in how the U.S. handles injuries…
Research
June 9, 2025
NC4 Touch: Affordable Open-Source Touchscreen Technology for Rodent Behavioural Research
When commercially available behavioural testing equipment is out of reach, some researchers get creative…
Upcoming Events
Find out about upcoming events hosted by the Centre, its research partners and affiliated organizations.
Dr. Bence Olveczky
September 12
2215 Wesbrook MallVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada Read More
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
September 19 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Matthew Hill
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
September 26 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Andrienne Antonson
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
October 3 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Erik Bloss
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.
