Research
August 5, 2022
Swayne and Murai Labs review recent advances in astrocyte diversity and cellular crosstalk
Pictured, L-R: Dr. Leigh E. Wicki-Stordeur (research associate, Swayne Lab) and Dr. Leigh Anne...
Winners of 2022 DMCBH Kickstart Grants announced
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Kickstart Grants are intended to encourage research...
Trainees
June 21, 2022
How a Young Scientist Turned His Research Career into Community Outreach
Ryan Tomm never expected to end up in the lab. He just knew he...
Research
May 11, 2022
New research shows sex differences in neurogenesis
A research team including DMCBH researcher Dr. Jason Snyder found that male rats learned...
Not enough studies are looking at sex differences
Male and female bodies are very different, but new research from DMCBH member Dr....
Awards
February 8, 2022
Adele Diamond receives Huttenlocher Award
Congratulations to Dr. Adele Diamond on receiving the Flux Society‘s Huttenlocher Award for 2022!...
Two DMCBH researchers awarded Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research grant
Congratulations to DMCBH members Drs. Shannon Kolind and Tamara Vanderwal, who have both been...
Research
July 21, 2021
New open science database published to study microglia
Microglia—the immune cells of the brain—have been an important area of study over the...
Research
June 17, 2021
X-Rays and CT scans emit radiation – should you be worried about getting multiple scans?
From X-rays to PET scans, our expert explains the true risks and benefits of...
Research
March 25, 2021
Therapeutic bed can help keep preterm newborns’ brain oxygen levels stable
Premature baby resting on Calmer in the NICU at BC Children’s Hospital. Photo credit:...
Trainees
December 14, 2020
Student Profile: Hong Lu
This story was written as part of the Djavid Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health...
Research
November 23, 2020
A bit of stress might not be so good for us after all
The notion that a bit of stress makes people perform better has been baked...