Trainees
November 29, 2023
PhD student Amrita Verma receives national ALS trainee award
Congratulations to Amrita Verma, a PhD student in Dr. Neil Cashman’s lab, who is...
Research
UBC researchers develop new MRI technique that is more precise and 25 times faster
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners can be programmed to measure myelin, which is the...
Trainees
November 17, 2023
Trainee Profile: Afsoon Mombeini
Afsoon Mombeini is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering under the supervision of Dr....
Research
November 10, 2023
Investigating new technologies to monitor and treat Parkinson disease
Parkinson disease is a progressive neurological disorder, with many symptoms involving motor impairments, such...
Research
September 26, 2023
Depression, anxiety may be among early signs of MS
New research from the University of British Columbia is painting a clearer picture of...
Dr. Erik Pioro appointed to Professorship in ALS Research at UBC
The ALS Society of BC and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are pleased...
Research
July 10, 2023
Living in wealthier communities decreased death for Canadians with MS
Findings link MS health outcomes with a person’s postal code, identifying another high-risk factor...
Winners of 2023 DMCBH Kickstart Grants announced
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Kickstart Grants are intended to encourage research...
Research
April 20, 2023
Freeing Parkinson’s patients from depressive symptoms
A novel therapy shows signs that it could provide relief of major depression among...
Research
March 27, 2023
AI-driven portable MRI provides quick and cost-effective option for neuroimaging
Imagine if you could get your brain scanned at the doctor’s office without having...
Research
February 1, 2023
Eye movements could be a window into brain health and function
The ability to follow an object with one’s eyes and hands can reveal clues...
Research
January 23, 2023
Charting a new course for MS treatment
Research from the UBC Faculty of Medicine could stop the disease in its tracks...