Research
April 30, 2026
Papers of the month: April 2026
Check out some of the papers that were recently published by DMCBH members: Jason…
News & Stories
Events
UBC-led initiative drives record-breaking global bipolar disorder 2026 event
On March 30th, the CREST.BD team led by Dr. Erin Michalak, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and DMCBH member, hosted a record-breaking World Bipolar Day “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) featuring 83 experts from 20 countries, reaching hundreds of thousands globally. The initiative advanced bipolar disorder understanding, reduced stigma, and enabled open, accessible public dialogue. In addition to a UBC…
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Events
April 28, 2026
2026 Vancouver Brain Bee draws record turnout, inspiring the next generation of neuroscientists
On Saturday, March 28th, 97 high school students gathered at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre…
How Marissa Lithopoulos Built Science, Stand-Up, & Song
On a clear summer evening in August, the air buzzed with excitement as guests…
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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
Dr. Christian Ruff: Neurocomputational Underpinnings of Altered Mentalization in Autism
May 15
2215 Wesbrook MallVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada
A key behavioral characteristic of autistic individuals is difficulty with mentalization—the ability to understand and respond to the mental states of others. While these difficulties have important social and clinical consequences, the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying them remain poorly understood. In this presentation, I will argue that one reason for this lack of progress is the limitation of standard experimental approaches used to study mentalization. These methods…
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Neuroscience Research Colloquium
May 29 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Jennifer Gommerman: Targeting B cells in MS – understanding mechanisms of action.
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
June 5 @ 11:00 am
Core Facilities Showcase: NINC (NeuroImaging and NeuroComputation Core) and CNFBI (Core Facility for Neurology Biomarker Innovation)
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
September 11 @ 11:00 am
Dr. John Lukens
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3