The dark arts of naturalistic neuroscience: Using movie-fMRI to study functional brain organization in child psychiatric disorders

BC Children's Hospital (BCCHR) Room 2108 (across from Chan Auditorium) 938 W 28th Ave, Vancouver

This month, Dr. Tamara Vanderwal from the Department of Psychiatry, will present “The dark arts of naturalistic neuroscience: Using movie-fMRI to study functional brain organization in child psychiatric disorders.” Zoom link if unable to attend in person: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/5747966049?pwd=N1ppY2tUS3o4bk9vTkFSTzBna3k0Zz09 Meeting ID: 574 796 6049 Passcode: 052059


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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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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 […]


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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. Carrie Esopenko: Intimate Partner Violence-Brain Injury: What We Know and How Can We help?

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 Dr. Carrie Esopenko is an Associate Professor in the Brain Injury Research Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She is also holds an adjunct faculty appointment […]


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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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Dr. Catherine Peña: Early life stress primes sensitivity to future stress: from engrams to epigenetics

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 Early life stress increases sensitivity to stress later in life, which may be at the root of increased risk for mental health disorders. Our work seeks to understand the mechanistic underpinnings of this heightened stress […]


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