Repairing the Mind: UBC experts discuss the future of brain injury research and recovery
On April 20, 2026, UBC Connects at Robson Square and the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) hosted Repairing...
Research
Resting brain activity reveals hidden “signature” of concussion
Concussion is common among adolescents, particularly in those who play sports like hockey, rugby...
People
January 22, 2026
Exploring consciousness: How Dr. Stefanie Blain-Moraes’s innovative research bridges engineering, neuroscience and rehab
For Dr. Stefanie Blain-Moraes, joining the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) is...
Research
June 26, 2025
Dr. Shelina Babul on Concussions, Brain Injury Research and Public Awareness
Encased in a tough bony skull and suspended in shock-absorbing fluid, the brain is...
Research
May 15, 2025
Gamified stroke recovery improves arm function
New software brings the fun of playing a video game to high-repetition rehabilitative exercises...
Research
April 9, 2025
The healing power of exercise after stroke
With the world’s longest study of its kind, UBC researchers show that exercise improves...
Research
March 5, 2025
Harnessing the power of portable neuroimaging
UBC researchers are embracing advances in MRI to bring new hope to people with...
Research
February 18, 2025
How the brain heals itself: UBC researchers identify key cells that help with stroke recovery
A groundbreaking study led by UBC researchers sheds light on how the brain begins...
At the Brain’s Edge: Researching the Meninges and their Role in Brain Health
Sarah Ebert, a PhD candidate in the Miller lab at the Michael Smith Laboratories...
Research
November 21, 2024
Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports
New research from UBC reveals an alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries...
Research
October 28, 2024
Wellington lab acquires Canada’s first ARGO HT System for advanced biomarker detection
Dr. Cheryl Wellington’s lab recently acquired Canada’s first Alamar ARGO HT System, an advanced,...
Research
October 16, 2024
DMCBH researchers receive funding from Brain Canada to diagnose and treat concussions
DMCBH associate members Drs. Brian Christie and Jodie Gawlyruk are among the research teams...