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SUMMARY:Tony Fong: Unveiling Mice Behaviours in 3D: Capture and Analysis Pipelines
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UBC Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars (BNS)\, a lecture series featuring DMCBH trainees and professors in a casual setting. Talks take place from 3-4 pm every Friday in DMCBH 3402A-C. \nThis week’s speaker is Tony Fong from the Murphy Lab. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/tony-fong-unveiling-mice-behaviours-in-3d-capture-and-analysis-pipelines/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
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SUMMARY:Neuropizza with the Murphy lab
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about some cool science and hang out with your neuroscience colleagues over pizza and drinks!! Neuropizza takes place monthly in the Koerner conference room starting at 5:00pm and is open to everyone.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/neuropizza-with-the-murphy-lab/
LOCATION:Koerner Pavilion Conference Centre\, F-106\, 2211 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuropizza
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260114T180000
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SUMMARY:Neuropizza with the Motivated Cognition lab
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about some cool science and hang out with your neuroscience colleagues over pizza and drinks!! Neuropizza takes place monthly in the Koerner conference room starting at 5:00pm and is open to everyone.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/neuropizza-with-the-motivated-cognition-lab/
LOCATION:Koerner Pavilion Conference Centre\, F-106\, 2211 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuropizza
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
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SUMMARY:Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang: Longitudinal neurodevelopmental correlates of mid-adolescents’ psychosocial processing: A path to young adult wellbeing?
DESCRIPTION:Combining open-ended interviews (outside the scanner) with structural\, trial-by-trial\, and resting-state functional MRI neuroimaging\, we examined real-time functional neural dynamics underlying diverse urban mid-adolescents’ cognitive and emotional engagement with compelling social stories at two time-points\, two years apart. We found that the patterns of longitudinal change in neural network dynamics predicted psychosocial outcomes five years later in young adulthood. \nWe found that “transcendent thinking” – seeing situations not just in terms of X happened to person A\, which makes me feel thusly\, but in terms of the larger societal and contextual forces that shaped how Person A was treated and how Person A reacted\, the broader implications and lessons one can draw from that situation\, and the larger issues it exemplifies or reveals—correlated with a particular set of neural activity dynamics and predicted future structural and functional neural development across the subsequent two years\, controlling for the starting state of neural development\, and independent of IQ and SES. Transcendent thinking also countered negative effects of exposure to community violence on structural brain development. \nThe neural development predicted by transcendent thinking (the changes in the brain across the 2-year period) in turn predicted young adult identity strength\, self-liking\, relationship satisfaction\, and achievement 5 years later. \nThese findings reveal a novel predictor of neural development across mid-adolescence\, and underscore the active role adolescents play in their own brain development through the meaning they make of the social world.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/dr-mary-helen-immordino-yang/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260116T160000
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SUMMARY:Sevinchbegim Miralimova: The Relationship of Beat Perception and Verbal Working Memory to Word-Segmentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UBC Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars (BNS)\, a lecture series featuring DMCBH trainees and professors in a casual setting. Talks take place from 3-4 pm every Friday in DMCBH 3402A-C. \nThis week’s speaker is Sevinchbegim Miralimova from the Language and Development Lab. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/sevinchbegim-miralimova-the-relationship-of-beat-perception-and-verbal-working-memory-to-word-segmentation/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T200922Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Milan Valyear: Rewards\, errors\, and the disentangling of striatal functions.
DESCRIPTION:Successful pursuit of reinforcers requires the generation of predictions and evaluation of outcomes. Midbrain dopamine neurons and their projections to the striatum are thought to be critical for these processes. Here\, we will consider two narratives: dopamine as a reward signal and dopamine as an error signal. Then we will examine the extent to which these\, and other narratives\, can be disentangled using new optical tools.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/dr-milan-valyear/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260123T213000
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SUMMARY:Sunset Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Step away from the noise of everyday life and reconnect with calm in a truly immersive setting. Meditate beneath the stars in our Planetarium\, where the vastness of the universe meets the stillness of the mind—inviting reflection\, balance\, and renewal.\n\n\n\n\nPresented in collaboration with the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and the BC Brain Wellness Program\, this wellness-focused evening combines a visually soothing planetarium experience with a meaningful conversation with David Greenshields on mindfulness and resilience. \n\n\nDoors open: 6:45pm\n\nWhat to Expect\nPlanetarium Experience: Sunset Meditation\nTravel through a breathtaking visual journey from the Grand Canyon to the North Pole\, then relax under a star-filled night sky with gentle views of the Northern Lights. Designed as a quiet\, dark\, and restorative space\, the Planetarium offers an ideal environment for meditation and stress relief—especially relevant for high-demand fields like STEM\, where mental resilience is essential. \nMindfulness Talk with David Greenshields\nFollowing the planetarium experience\, join David Greenshields for a thoughtful talk on mindfulness—reclaiming the driver’s seat of your life\, one raisin at a time. Hosted by Dr. Silke Cresswell and Alisa Hashimoto\, this session explores practical\, science-informed approaches to managing stress and supporting long-term well-being. \nWellness Connections\nEnjoy a calming\, non-caffeinated tea experience by Teakan\, featuring It’s Not Apple Cider (warm Alder Leaf Tea) and Sparkling Osmanthus (a refreshing floral cold brew). \nRelax\, create\, and unwind with mandalas! Mandalas are known to support mindfulness and focus\, helping calm the mind and spark creativity. Doesn’t that sound like a perfect meditative break? During the event\, try it for yourself by colouring intricate mandalas and take home a mandala colouring kit by donation! \nAbout the Speaker: David Greenshields\nDavid Greenshields trained in social work in Glasgow\, Scotland\, and has over 40 years of experience supporting individuals with cognitive impairments and cancer. He trained with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Centre for Mindfulness and is a certified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). David has facilitated mindfulness programs for over 20 years\, including weekly sessions with the BC Brain Wellness Program.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/sunset-meditation/
LOCATION:H.R. MacMillan Space Centre\, 1100 Chestnut Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6J 3J9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260126T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260126T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
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SUMMARY:MATRIX-N Junior Scholars Lightning Talks:  ‘Translational Research in Action’
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Cal Rosete\, Daria Oleinichenko\, Paula Villela Nunes\, Sarah Ng\, Solana Redway-Ziola and Stefanie Todesco will present their MATRIX-N Junior Scholars Lightning Talks:  ‘Translational Research in Action.’ \nZoom link if unable to attend in person:\nhttps://ubc.zoom.us/j/5936706150?pwd=bWFoeDNGMkk2ZVNOQk9FTFZIT0lZdz09&omn=62102214283 \n 
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/matrix-n-junior-scholars-lightning-talks-translational-research-in-action/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Monthly Monday Rounds in Mental Health and Addictions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260128T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20260107T001916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T012314Z
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SUMMARY:Reimagining the Mind: Innovations in Mental Health Research and Care
DESCRIPTION:Mental health research is entering a bold new era. As rates of depression\, anxiety\, and other psychiatric conditions continue to rise\, researchers at UBC are developing groundbreaking tools to offer new possibilities for diagnosis\, treatment\, and recovery. From brain stimulation therapies like TMS\, to ethical applications of social robotics\, to movie-based neuroimaging tools\, discover how innovation is expanding the ways we support mental wellness across the lifespan. \nUBC Connects at Robson Square\, in partnership with the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, presents leading UBC scholars Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez\, Dr. Julie Robillard\, and Dr. Tamara Vanderwal in a conversation about the technologies reshaping mental health care. \nFree and open to all. \nTalk descriptions:\nNeuromodulation Treatments for Neuropsychiatric Disorders in 2026 and Beyond\nDr. Vila-Rodriguez will introduce learners to how several neurotechnologies work to non-invasively treat neuropsychiatric disorders\, including\, but not limited to\, depression\, PTSD\, schizophrenia or dementia. \nAre friends electric? Social technologies and mental health care\nDr. Robillard will review how new technologies like AI chatbots and social robots can help\, and harm\, our mental health. She will explore the ethics of our relationships with technology and the role of these relationships in mental health care. \nMovies in the magnet:  Using movie-fMRI to better understand child psychiatric disorders\nWe still know very little about the biological basis of major psychiatric disorders\, and this is especially true in children and youth. Dr. Vanderwal’s talk is about a research method called movie-fMRI\, where research participants undergo brain scans while they watch movies. It will describe what these studies are like\, and how researchers are trying to use the movie-watching data to discover new information about the brain in child psychiatric disorders. \nSpeaker bios:\nDr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez is an Associate Professor in UBC’s Department of Psychiatry and Director of the Non-Invasive Neurostimulation Therapies (NINET) Laboratory. As a clinician-scientist\, his work focuses on neurotechnologies to identify dysfunctional brain-circuitry underlying brain disorders and applying neuromodulation techniques to treat neuropsychiatric conditions. One of his primary research interests is the application of repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) in treatment-resistant depression. \n\n\nDr. Julie Robillard is an Associate Professor of Neurology at UBC and Scientist in Patient Experience at BC Children’s and Women’s Hospitals. She leads the Neuroscience\, Engagement and Smart Tech (NEST) lab within Neuroethics Canada\, where she brings her background in neuroscience and biomedical ethics to the evaluation and development of social technologies to support brain health across the lifespan. A particular interest of her research is the integration of emotion modeling in a wide range of technologies\, from social media resources to social robotics. \n\n\nDr. Tamara Vanderwal is a child psychiatrist at BC Children’s Hospital\, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at UBC\, and a clinician scientist at BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute\, where she directs the Naturalistic Neuroimaging Lab. Her research aims to learn new information about brain differences in adolescent depression and other child psychiatric disorders. Her lab uses movies during functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) brain scans to study brain function in children and youth while their brains are actively processing the complex information in the movies. Dr. Vanderwal’s work combining neuroscience and art has been featured at the Imagine Science Film Festival and at MoMA Studios. \n\n\n\n\n\nModerator:\nDr. Lynn Raymond is a Professor in UBC’s Department of Psychiatry\, Co-Director of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health and Clinic Director of the Centre for Huntington Disease. As a clinician-scientist\, she brings a unique perspective to her work on neurodegenerative diseases\, bridging the gap between research and patient care. Her lab investigates the mechanisms that lead to Huntington Disease\, focusing on changes in brain circuits and glutamate receptor function.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/reimagining-the-mind-innovations-in-mental-health-research-and-care/
LOCATION:UBC Robson Square Theatre (C300)\, 800 Robson Street\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6Z 3B7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
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SUMMARY:UBC Kickstart Updates
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URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/ubc-kickstart-updates/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260130T160000
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SUMMARY:Jérôme Plumier: Seasonal Aggression: The Role of Steroids and Fatty Acids
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UBC Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars (BNS)\, a lecture series featuring DMCBH trainees and professors in a casual setting. Talks take place from 3-4 pm every Friday in DMCBH 3402A-C. \nThis week’s speaker is Jérôme Plumier from the Soma Lab. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/jerome-plumier-seasonal-aggression-the-role-of-steroids-and-fatty-acids/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20250417T182834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T180900Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Donna Rose Addis: The Prospective Brain: Past and Future
DESCRIPTION:The human brain has the remarkable capacity to transport the self into the past and future. While previously thought of as distinct functions\, recent research has shown that memory for past events and imagination of future events rely on the same brain networks. In this talk\, I will present neuroimaging and neuropsychological research demonstrating the overlap between remembering and imagining\, the unique properties of our ability to foresee the future\, and how these abilities are affected by memory impairment.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/dr-donna-rose-addis/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20250722T192617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T165850Z
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SUMMARY:UBC Kickstart Updates
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/ubc-kickstart-updates-4/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20260122T195827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T195827Z
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SUMMARY:Decoding the Brain: How Different Cells Contribute to Disease
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what’s actually happening inside the brain when disease strikes\, and how scientists figure it out? \nDecoding the Brain: How Different Cells Contribute to Disease is a free\, after-hours science event that brings you inside the world of modern neuroscience\, without the textbooks or technical jargon. \nTaking place at The Forge in Gastown\, this evening features short\, engaging talks from local brain researchers at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health who study the brain’s many cell types – from neurons to support and immune cells – and how their breakdown contributes to neurological disease. You’ll learn how scientists see\, track\, and test brain cells using innovative tools\, and why these discoveries matter for brain health. \nThis event is designed for a general audience (no science background required). Talks are visual\, and interactive\, with plenty of time for questions and discussion. \nThe event is co-organized by the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health and the Neuroscience Trainee Association\, and will have a relaxed\, after-hours atmosphere. Limited appetizers will be provided\, and drinks will be available for purchase. \n\n\nSpeakers:\nDr. Annie Ciernia\, Assistant Professor\nFrom Clues to Cures: Finding the Cells That Drive Brain Disease \nAndrew Thompson\, PhD candidate\nSeen and Sequenced: How We Study the Brain Cell at the Centre of Multiple Sclerosis \nDr. Mehwish Anwer\, Postdoctoral Fellow\nGoogle Maps for Brain Research \nJacqueline Palik\, Master’s student\nMotor Neurons: The Vulnerable Cells in ALS \n 
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/decoding-the-brain-how-different-cells-contribute-to-disease/
LOCATION:The Forge\, 208 Carrall St\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6B 2J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neurotalks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T213857Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Sheena Josselyn: Engrams and Memory in Mice
DESCRIPTION:Understanding how the brain encodes\, stores\, and uses information is a central goal of neuroscience. Many neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders\, including autism spectrum disorder\, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)\, and Alzheimer’s disease\, may arise from disrupted information processing. Thus\, uncovering the neural mechanisms by which information is represented in the brain is not only key to understanding normal cognition but also essential for developing targeted therapeutic strategies. \nMemory can be defined as the persistence of internal representations acquired through experience\, and the capacity to reconstruct these representations across time. The enduring physical changes in the brain that encode such information are referred to as engrams. Although the idea of a physical memory trace can be traced back to ancient Greek philosophy\, it was not formally articulated until 1904 when Richard Semon coined the term engram. Despite this long conceptual history\, identifying the precise neural substrates of an engram has proven remarkably difficult\, in part because memory is encoded across multiple levels; from epigenetic and synaptic modifications to coordinated patterns of neuronal ensemble activity. \nOur laboratory seeks to understand how specific neurons are recruited\, or allocated\, to a given engram\, and how membership within these neuronal ensembles may evolve with time\, plasticity\, or new learning. By combining molecular\, imaging\, and behavioral approaches in mice\, we aim to link changes in neuronal excitability and network dynamics to the stability and flexibility of memory representations. In my lecture\, I will describe our historic and recent findings toward mapping and manipulating memory engrams in the mammalian brain\, and discuss their implications for understanding both healthy and disordered memory.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/dr-sheena-josselyn/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
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SUMMARY:Salvatore Furfaro - BNS Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UBC Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars (BNS)\, a lecture series featuring DMCBH trainees and professors in a casual setting. Talks take place from 3-4 pm every Friday in DMCBH 3402A-C. \nThis week’s speaker is Salvatore Furfaro from the Snyder Lab. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/salvatore-furfaro-bns-seminar/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260223T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260223T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
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SUMMARY:Contributions of striatal astrocytes to drug addiction
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Dr. Tristan Hynes (Assistant Professor of Psychology at SFU and Associate Member at the DMCBH) will present “Contributions of striatal astrocytes to drug addiction.” \nZoom link if unable to attend in person:\nhttps://ubc.zoom.us/j/5936706150?pwd=bWFoeDNGMkk2ZVNOQk9FTFZIT0lZdz09&omn=62102214283 \n 
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/contributions-of-striatal-astrocytes-to-drug-addiction/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Monthly Monday Rounds in Mental Health and Addictions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T120000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Leah Mayo: Lost in translation? Exploring the endocannabinoid system as a novel pharmacotherapeutic target in PTSD
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mayo will talk about studies involving animal-to-human translational work highlighting how endocannabinoid function regulates stress reactivity and fear learning\, leveraging human behavioral pharmacology and neuroimaging. She will also highlight outcomes from a recent clinical trial exploring how augmenting cannabinoid function impacts clinical\, behavioral\, and neural measures in people with PTSD.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/dr-leah-mayo/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20251028T213855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T213855Z
UID:17012-1772204400-1772208000@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Jordan Hamden: The intestinal microbiome modulates brain development and degeneration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UBC Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars (BNS)\, a lecture series featuring DMCBH trainees and professors in a casual setting. Talks take place from 3-4 pm every Friday in DMCBH 3402A-C. \nThis week’s speaker is Jordan Hamden from the Ciernia Lab. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/jordan-hamden-the-intestinal-microbiome-modulates-brain-development-and-degeneration/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20250417T183425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T232417Z
UID:15851-1772794800-1772798400@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Dr. Cris Niell: Neural circuits for natural vision
DESCRIPTION:Natural visual processing entails a complex interplay between sensory input\, behavioral context\, and on-going brain dynamics. Our lab seeks to understand how these processes give rise to goal-directed visual behaviors\, by exploring the neural circuits mediating ethologically relevant behaviors that laboratory mice perform\, including prey capture and distance estimation. We are also implementing novel experimental approaches to investigate neural coding of the visual scene as animals freely move through their environment. Finally\, I will present a new research direction studying the completely different\, yet largely unexplored\, visual system of the octopus.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/dr-chris-niell/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20251028T213656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T202713Z
UID:17008-1772809200-1772812800@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Peiying Wen: Optogenetic reactivation of electroconvulsive shock-impaired memory engram
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UBC Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars (BNS)\, a lecture series featuring DMCBH trainees and professors in a casual setting. Talks take place from 3-4 pm every Friday in DMCBH 3402A-C. \nThis week’s speaker is Peiying Wen from the Snyder and NINET Lab. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/peiying-wen-optogenetic-reactivation-of-electroconvulsive-shock-impaired-memory-engram/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20251016T213120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T213120Z
UID:16938-1773248400-1773252000@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Neuropizza with the Selvanathan & Miller labs
DESCRIPTION:Come and learn about some cool science and hang out with your neuroscience colleagues over pizza and drinks!! Neuropizza takes place monthly in the Koerner conference room starting at 5:00pm and is open to everyone.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/neuropizza-with-the-selvanathan-miller-labs/
LOCATION:Koerner Pavilion Conference Centre\, F-106\, 2211 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuropizza
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260313T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20250417T184754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T173617Z
UID:15853-1773399600-1773403200@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Dr. Keri Martinowich: Spatially-resolved molecular approaches for understanding human brain circuits and disease vulnerability
DESCRIPTION:This talk will highlight recent efforts to generate and analyze spatially resolved molecular datasets to better understand structure–function relationships in the human brain\, particularly in the context of complex brain disorders. While single-cell and single-nucleus sequencing approaches have rapidly advanced our ability to define molecularly distinct cell populations\, these methods often lack the spatial and circuit context necessary to interpret how cells interact within intact brain tissue. I will describe integrative strategies that combine spatial transcriptomics\, single-cell genomics\, and data-driven computational approaches to define molecularly distinct spatial domains within human brain regions\, map cell–cell and circuit-level interactions across these domains\, and identify enrichment of disease-associated molecular profiles in specific cellular and spatial contexts. Across examples from cortical and subcortical circuits\, these approaches provide a framework for understanding how molecular heterogeneity is organized in space and how this organization may confer selective vulnerability in neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disease.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/dr-keri-martinowich/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260313T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20251028T214044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T214044Z
UID:17016-1773414000-1773417600@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Karina Thiessen: The Effects of Cannabinoids on Acute Stress Response in Humans: An MRI Study
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UBC Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars (BNS)\, a lecture series featuring DMCBH trainees and professors in a casual setting. Talks take place from 3-4 pm every Friday in DMCBH 3402A-C. \nThis week’s speaker is Karina Thiessen from the Schutz Lab. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/karina-thiessen-the-effects-of-cannabinoids-on-acute-stress-response-in-humans-an-mri-study/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20250801T201011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T232607Z
UID:16498-1774004400-1774008000@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Dr. Stephan Lammel: Neural Dynamics of Dopamine Neurons in Motivated Behavior
DESCRIPTION:Despite decades of research on the properties of ventral tegmental area (VTA) dopamine neurons\, the precise information encoded by these cells in reward learning and motivated behavior remains uncertain. In this talk\, I will describe recent work investigating two distinct modalities of the midbrain dopamine system at different levels of investigation. First\, I will present work leveraging an approach that combines Neuropixels recordings and optogenetics to examine dopamine neurons at the single-cell level. In conjunction with computational modeling\, we explored the neural dynamics of dopamine subpopulations across different VTA subregions in mice performing a reward-seeking task. Second\, I will discuss a neural mechanism that explains why a chronic high-fat diet paradoxically diminishes the desire for high-fat\, sugary foods\, even when these foods are easily accessible. We found that this reduction in desire is attributed to decreased neurotensin signaling from nucleus accumbens inputs to dopamine neurons in the lateral VTA. We propose that restoring this desire\, either through dietary modifications or by enhancing neurotensin expression and release\, can drive changes in eating behavior and promote weight loss. Together\, our experiments are geared towards developing comprehensive frameworks for understanding dopamine’s diverse roles in behavior.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/dr-stephan-lammel/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20251028T214130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T214130Z
UID:17018-1774018800-1774022400@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Neilan Tan: Effects of early life adversity on memory retention and anxiolytic phenotypes in mice
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UBC Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars (BNS)\, a lecture series featuring DMCBH trainees and professors in a casual setting. Talks take place from 3-4 pm every Friday in DMCBH 3402A-C. \nThis week’s speaker is Neilan Tan from the Snyder Lab. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/neilan-tan-effects-of-early-life-adversity-on-memory-retention-and-anxiolytic-phenotypes-in-mice/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260323T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20260306T205035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T205035Z
UID:17528-1774279800-1774285200@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Functional neuroimaging of spontaneous thought with relevance to addiction and craving
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Dr. Kalina Christoff Hadjiilieva\, Professor in the Department of Psychology\, will present “Functional neuroimaging of spontaneous thought with relevance to addiction and craving.” \nZoom link if unable to attend in person:\nhttps://ubc.zoom.us/j/5936706150?pwd=bWFoeDNGMkk2ZVNOQk9FTFZIT0lZdz09&omn=62102214283 \n 
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/functional-neuroimaging-of-spontaneous-thought-with-relevance-to-addiction-and-craving/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Monthly Monday Rounds in Mental Health and Addictions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20260310T170903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T170912Z
UID:17542-1774609200-1774612800@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Dr. Zachary Pennington: An amygdala-hypothalamic circuit gates stress vulnerability.
DESCRIPTION:There is substantial individual variability in how individuals respond to stress\, and a major predictor of this variance is the prior experience of stress. Here\, I’ll share data showing that prior stress inflates negative valence signals in an amygdala-hypothalamic circuit and increases stress vulnerability.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/dr-zachary-pennington/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20251028T214213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T214213Z
UID:17020-1774623600-1774627200@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Michelle Jung: Effects of maternal and offspring sucrose consumption on offspring hormones and behaviour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the UBC Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars (BNS)\, a lecture series featuring DMCBH trainees and professors in a casual setting. Talks take place from 3-4 pm every Friday in DMCBH 3402A-C. \nThis week’s speaker is Michelle Jung from the Soma Lab. \nLearn more
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/michelle-jung-effects-of-maternal-and-offspring-sucrose-consumption-on-offspring-hormones-and-behaviour/
LOCATION:DMCBH Room 3402\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260410T120000
DTSTAMP:20260417T051045
CREATED:20250417T185940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T175743Z
UID:15855-1775818800-1775822400@www.centreforbrainhealth.ca
SUMMARY:Dr. Mark Brandon:  Stability and drift in neural representations
DESCRIPTION:How does the brain maintain stable internal representations of the world while also remaining flexible enough to learn\, adapt\, and predict the future?  This is a central question in systems neuroscience.  In this talk\, I will present recent work from my lab that addresses this problem at both the level of network dynamics and the level of single-neuron coding. \nFirst I will focus on the head direction system and the concept of network gain as a control parameter that regulates how strongly external landmarks can realign an internal directional attractor during reorientation.  I will describe new data and models that begin to reveal the circuit mechanisms that may tune this gain signal in different behavioral contexts. \nI will then turn to hippocampal representations across days. Using chronic recordings\, we find that not all place cells drift.  In one set of experiments\, a majority of cells whose firing is constrained by environmental geometry can remain remarkably stable across sessions\, whereas other cells show substantial drift.  In a separate set of experiments\, we identify a distinct population of reward coding neurons whose drift is not random but highly organized\, showing a systematic backward shift over learning as an activity transitions from encoding current outcomes to predicting future reward locations. Together\, these studies begin to specify when neural representations are stable\, when they change\, and how that change can follow precise trajectories rather than random wander\, providing concrete constraints for models of long-term spatial memory and its disruption in disease.
URL:https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/events/dr-mark-brandon/
LOCATION:Rudy North Lecture Theatre\, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health\, 2215 Wesbrook Mall\, Vancouver\, British Columbia\, V6T 1Z3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience Research Colloquium
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