Research
April 4, 2025
Exploring the Microbiome-Neuroendocrine Connection in Early Life Gut Inflammation
In a recent study, the Tropini and Ciernia labs report how gut microbiome disruption...
Research
Rethinking early-life brain injury
Early-life brain injury affects thousands of newborns every year in Canada, often with serious...
People
October 24, 2024
Faculty Profile: Dr. Carol Chen
Dr. Carol Chen, one of the DMCBH’s newest faculty members, is on a mission...
Research
September 23, 2024
Learning about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders with Dr. Joanne Weinberg
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) affect approximately 4 per cent of Canadians—double the prevalence...
Research
August 26, 2024
How does autism spectrum disorder affect the development of facial recognition skills?
A new study led by Dr. Ipek Oruc and her team found that people...
Research
August 16, 2024
Introducing the DMCBH’s 5 Integrated Research Programs
The overarching goal of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health is to promote...
Research
June 27, 2024
Dr. Thalia Field receives new funding to study connection between heart disease and brain health
Congratulations to Dr. Thalia Field, who is leading one of the three successful research...
Research
February 15, 2024
Dr. Janet Werker’s Franklin Institute win spotlights lifelong passion for infancy language research
Dr. Janet Werker, University Killam Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of...
Trainees
December 19, 2023
Trainee Profile: Nárlon Cássio
Nárlon Cássio is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Physical Therapy at...
Three DMCBH members named 2023 Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholars
Congratulations to Drs. Tao Huan, Manu Madhav and Brett Hilton on being named 2023...
Winners of 2023 DMCBH Kickstart Grants announced
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Kickstart Grants are intended to encourage research...
April 3, 2023
How UBC genetic counsellors are supporting patients with neurological health concerns
Genetic counsellors at UBC are educating patients about the patterns and risks associated with...