Research
January 25, 2023
Traffic pollution impairs brain function
First-in-the-world study suggests that even brief exposure to air pollution has rapid impacts on...
Research
Alzheimer Disease Research Grants paving the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment
January is Alzheimer Awareness Month. Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive, chronic neurodegenerative disease...
Research
October 4, 2022
New iMAP project uses advanced imaging tools to understand and treat neurological disorders
The Dynamic Brain Circuits research excellence cluster’s new iMAP (in vivo Mesoscale Assessment of...
Awards
August 23, 2022
DMCBH researcher receives Northwest Association for Biomedical Research award
Congratulations to Dr. Judy Illes on recently receiving the Alvin J. Thompson Award from...
Research
August 2, 2022
New collaborative research grant will support the development of a vaccine for misfolded protein diseases
A new grant from the Weston Family Foundation through the Weston Brain Institute will...
Research
June 27, 2022
UBC researchers launch new dementia prevention program as part of national research initiative
Researchers at UBC’s Faculty of Medicine are part of a national initiative launching a...
Winners of 2022 DMCBH Kickstart Grants announced
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Kickstart Grants are intended to encourage research...
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....
Research
April 25, 2022
How lab-grown ‘mini-brains’ could reveal the inner workings of dementia — and point to a cure
Over the past 20 years, Alzheimer’s researchers have conducted more than 200 clinical trials...
March 16, 2022
Is it time to move on from Wordle? How crossword puzzles can help train your brain
Variety is key to staying mentally sharp If you’ve discovered the joy of Wordle,...
Awards
February 2, 2022
Winners announced for 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant
We are pleased to share five research studies which are being funded through the...