People
March 23, 2026
From skateparks to synapses: Meet Dr. Zach Pennington
When Dr. Zach Pennington was growing up, he never imagined he would become a…
News & Stories
Research
New study points to promising ultrasound treatment for Parkinson’s tremor
Parkinson’s disease affects nearly 12 million people worldwide—a number expected to more than double by 2050. Among its most disruptive symptoms is tremor, which can interfere with daily activities, social life, and well-being. Currently, there is no cure for Parkinson’s. Medications for treatment, such as levodopa, work well to reduce stiffness and slowness of movement, but reduce tremor inconsistently. More…
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Research
March 20, 2026
ALS clinical trials now recruiting at UBC
The ALS Society of British Columbia (ALSBC), in partnership with the UBC ALS & Related…
DMCBH researchers receive major infrastructure investments from CFI
The Government of Canada has invested more than $552 million in research infrastructure through…
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In the Media
| Name | Media Outlet | Date | Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Illes | The Ubyssey | 12/06/2025 | Decolonizing neuroscience: Cross-cultural practice and reframing the field |
| Erik Pioro | Global News | 28/04/2025 | Exploring UBC’s new ALS clinic |
| Brain MacVicar | Global News | 11/04/2025 | UBC researchers create mini human brains to study Alzheimer’s |
| Catharine Winstanley | The Tyee | 10/04/2025 | By Attacking Science, Poilievre Takes a Page from Trump’s Playbook |
Events
Jackson Schumacher – BNS Seminar
April 3
2215 Wesbrook MallVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada
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. This week’s speaker is Jackson Schumacher from the Floresco Lab. Learn more
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Neuroscience Research Colloquium
April 10 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Mark Brandon: Stability and drift in neural representations
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuropizza
April 15 @ 5:00 pm
Neuropizza with the Hariri lab
Koerner Pavilion Conference Centre, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
April 17 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Kelly Dunn: How Can Differences in Opioid Withdrawal Inform New Treatment Strategies?
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3