Research
September 20, 2023
Closing the gap in Alzheimer’s research
UBC researchers are working to increase Asian representation in Alzheimer’s research, improving disease prevention,…
News & Stories
Dr. Brett Hilton named a 2022 Brain Canada Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research
Dr. Brett Hilton is one of 28 neuroscientists in Canada who have been awarded $100,000 each in research funding, as part of Brain Canada’s 2022 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research Program. The Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program aims to accelerate novel and transformative research that will fundamentally change our understanding of nervous system function and dysfunction and…
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Community
September 19, 2023
Shattering stereotypes through the transformative power of art in outdoor spaces
To celebrate the accomplishments and contributions made by women and gender-diverse faculty and staff…
Trainees
September 18, 2023
Globalink Mitacs Research Intern: Palak Totala
The Mitacs Globalink Research Internship is a competitive initiative for international undergraduates to participate…
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In the Media
| Name | Media Outlet | Date | Article |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakshmi Yatham | CKNW Jas Johal | 09/08/2023 | The effect of antidepressants on relapse for patients with bipolar depression |
| Robin Hsiung | Next Shark via Yahoo | 09/08/2023 | Pioneering study aims to help Asian Americans, Asian Canadians prevent and treat Alzheimer’s |
| Robin Hsiung | CBC News | 08/08/2023 | UBC researchers to help identify Alzheimer’s risks specific to people of Asian ancestry |
| Lakshmi Yatham | CNN News 18 | 04/08/2023 | Antidepressants unlikely to worsen bipolar symptoms, says new study |
Events
Dr. Jibran Khokhar: Cannabis and the Vulnerable Brain: A Closer Look at Genetics, Adolescence, and Edible Overdose
September 22
2215 Wesbrook MallVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada
Zoom option if unable to attend in person: Zoom link here (click on “Join a meeting”) Meeting ID: 91512 289258 Passcode: 289258 Dr. Khokhar will talk about the behavioural and neural correlates of various types of vulnerabilities to cannabis, starting from genetic risk for cannabis use, to vaping in adolescence, to the recent increases in edible overdoses in children and pets.
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Monthly Monday Rounds in Mental Health and Addictions
September 25 @ 3:30 pm
Depressive and anxiety levels in a community sample: Examining the role of avoidance and reward-seeking behaviours
DMCBH Room 3402, Vancouver, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
September 29 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Richard Mooney: From song to synapse
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
October 6 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Julia Schulze-Hentrich: At the nexus of genes, aging and environment: Understanding transcriptomic and epigenomic regulation in health and disease
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3