Research
February 27, 2026
Papers of the month: February 2026
Check out some of the papers that were recently published by DMCBH members: …
News & Stories
Research
Resting brain activity reveals hidden “signature” of concussion
Concussion is common among adolescents, particularly in those who play sports like hockey, rugby and football, yet clinicians still lack objective, brain-based tools to detect and monitor injury. Diagnosis still relies heavily on symptoms, which can be subjective and inconsistent. In a new study published in Scientific Reports, first author Sahar Sattari, a PhD student under the supervision of Dr….
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Research
February 17, 2026
Discovery reveals timing differences in brain versus bodily functions during death
Researchers map uncharted territory in the dying process, with potential implications for end-of-life, emergency…
People
February 11, 2026
Women in Science at the DMBCH: Faculty and Staff
The DMCBH celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by highlighting…
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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
Neuropizza with the Selvanathan & Miller labs
March 11
F-106, 2211 Wesbrook MallVancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada
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.
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Neuroscience Research Colloquium
March 13 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Keri Martinowich: Spatially-resolved molecular approaches for understanding human brain circuits and disease vulnerability
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3
Behavioural Neuroscience Seminars
March 13 @ 3:00 pm
Karina Thiessen: The Effects of Cannabinoids on Acute Stress Response in Humans: An MRI Study
DMCBH Room 3402, Vancouver, V6T 1Z3
Neuroscience Research Colloquium
March 20 @ 11:00 am
Dr. Stephan Lammel: Neural Dynamics of Dopamine Neurons in Motivated Behavior
Rudy North Lecture Theatre, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z3