Dr. Khaled Abdelrahman: Decoding the Intricacies of GPCR Signaling in neurodegenerative diseases

DMCBH Room 3402 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Our research focuses on the intricate role of specific G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) in the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases. A key aspect of our focus is unraveling the sex-specific regulation of GPCR signaling in these conditions. Through exploring these intricacies, we aim to illuminate novel therapeutic avenues and enhance our understanding of the complex interplay […]


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Dr. Mike Hildebrand: Bridging the translational divide: Development of human spinal cord assays for investigating molecular mechanisms and treatments for pain

DMCBH Room 3402 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Summary: In this talk, Dr. Hildebrand will highlight his recent work aimed at bridging the translational divide between rodent preclinical work on spinal pain processing and new treatment approaches for humans. His team has developed new human spinal cord tissue models of pain signaling that parallel rodent in vivo and ex vivo pain models. Using […]


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CLEAR 2024 Research Update Event

DMCBH Room 3402 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Join the Canadians For Leading Edge Alzheimer Research (CLEAR) for their 2nd annual research update to learn about the latest research breakthroughs, participate in behind-the-scenes lab tours and network with the medical community and other supporters. Speakers: Dr. Freda Miller Dr. Brian MacVicar Dr. Anthony Phillips Heather Sosa RSVP: https://signup-can.keela.co/clear-2024-research-update-event  For any event inquiries, please […]


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Dr. Peri Kurshan: Protein-lipid interactions drive presynaptic assembly prior to cell-adhesion molecule recruitment

Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Zoom option if unable to attend in person: Zoom link here (click on “Join a meeting”) Meeting ID: 91512 289258 Passcode: 289258 Our lab uses C. elegans to study the molecular mechanisms of synapse development, focusing on how presynaptic proteins such as neurexins and active zone scaffold molecules interact and assemble. We have found a surprising role […]


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Distinct cognitive/perceptual/motor modes of fMRI brain activity: The proof is in the BOLD signal

DMCBH Room 3402 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

This month, Dr. Todd Woodward from the Department of Psychiatry, will present “Distinct cognitive/perceptual/motor modes of fMRI brain activity: The proof is in the BOLD signal.” Zoom link if unable to attend in person: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/63135246816?pwd=2KN8jnn0ucVgHUfVg1BaeUUywhDIIY.1 Meeting ID: 631 3524 6816 Passcode: 002397


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Dr. Katharine Smith: Illuminating mechanisms of inhibitory synapse function and plasticity

Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

Zoom option if unable to attend in person: Zoom link here (click on “Join a meeting”) Meeting ID: 91512 289258 Passcode: 289258 The Smith lab investigates the molecular mechanisms that underly synaptic inhibition, its plasticity and how it is disrupted in disease. We use advanced microscopy techniques like super-resolution microscopy to analyze the fine details of the […]


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BC Brain Wellness Program 5th Year Anniversary Celebration

Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver

We are thrilled to invite you to celebrate the BC Brain Wellness Program’s 5th year anniversary -”Impact and Inspiration”! Since its inception in October 2019, the Brain Wellness Program has […]


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