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January 6, 2022
MIND diet associated with delayed onset of Parkinson’s disease
People who followed the diet rich in vegetables, legumes and healthy fats developed the...
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New research sheds light on role of microbiome in Multiple Sclerosis
The gut microbiome—an array of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites—plays an important...
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November 9, 2021
New portable MRI has the potential to change the future of healthcare
When patients need to get an imaging test, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),...
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...
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August 9, 2021
Could inflammation be making you feel ill?
Inflammation is part of the natural aging process, but there are steps you can...
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July 26, 2021
Probiotics may aid in relieving Parkinson’s-related anxiety
Researchers are investigating whether a multi-strain probiotic could relieve symptoms of anxiety experienced by...
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July 11, 2021
A road map for early brain disease detection
Researchers have created an atlas of myelin among healthy people to support better brain...
Winners of 2021 DMCBH Innovation Fund Kickstart Research Grant announced
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Innovation Fund Kickstart Research Grant is intended...
Neil Cashman awarded ALS Canada Research Program Discovery Grant
Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health researcher Dr. Neil Cashman has been awarded a...
Fardowsa Yusuf awarded CIHR Banting and Best Doctoral Award for Research on MS Prodrome
Congratulations to Fardowsa Yusuf (pictured left), MSc who has been awarded the CIHR Frederick...
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March 29, 2021
UBC neuroscientist joins investigation of a mysterious new brain disease
When a mysterious neurological disease was recently discovered in New Brunswick, Dr. Neil Cashman,...
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March 5, 2021
$9.6M federal infrastructure investment renews Canada’s largest study of aging
A $9.6-million investment by the Government of Canada in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on...