Not enough studies are looking at sex differences
Male and female bodies are very different, but new research from DMCBH member Dr….
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Research
New research shows sex differences in neurogenesis
A research team including DMCBH researcher Dr. Jason Snyder found that male rats learned slower and female rats learned faster when new neurons were removed. Until now, the sex differences in neurogenesis are relatively unknown since most studies only include male subjects. This new body of work identifies a novel, sex-dependent function for newborn neurons in stress response to aversive…
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Research
April 25, 2022
How lab-grown ‘mini-brains’ could reveal the inner workings of dementia — and point to a cure
Over the past 20 years, Alzheimer’s researchers have conducted more than 200 clinical trials…
Research
April 19, 2022
Data Champions Pilot Project will help to expand Databinge beyond UBC
The Dynamic Brain Circuits Cluster Databinge team has been awarded a Data Champions Pilot…
Upcoming Events
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2022 DMCBH Research Retreat
June 1
3333 University WayKelowna, British Columbia V1V 1V7 Canada
We are looking forward to hosting this Research Retreat at UBC Okanagan! This event is open to all DMCBH members, postdoctoral fellows, research associates, PhD and MSc students affiliated with the DMCBH. REGISTRATION: Please note that registration has now closed. However, there are a limited number of spots remaining – please contact Clement Woo or Vanessa Hrvatin if you are…
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The Centre is home to five Integrated Research Programs, with over 100 investigators involved in clinical and foundational research.
