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September 14, 2026
Drs. Stan Floresco and Tim Murphy elected to Royal Society of Canada
We are thrilled to announce that Drs. Stan Floresco and Tim Murphy have been...
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Meet Dr. Jeff Dong, who is uncovering the immune system’s role in brain disease
Growing up, Dr. Jeff Dong always enjoyed science subjects at school, so he knew...
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July 10, 2026
Meet Dr. Ashley Dalrymple, who is engineering new possibilities for recovery after nervous system injuries
Inspired by the goal of helping people regain movement and sensation after a nervous...
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June 25, 2026
New faculty member Dr. Hao-Ting Wang connects brain data to real life
For the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health’s (DMCBH) newest member, Dr. Hao-Ting Wang,...
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June 18, 2026
From blueprint to black box: Dr. Troy McDiarmid is turning DNA into a record of brain health
Dr. Troy McDiarmid grew up in rural Ontario watching people he loved change in...
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May 28, 2026
World-renowned multiple sclerosis expert joins UBC to advance next-generation therapies
Dr. Jan Lünemann, a world-renowned neurologist, neuroimmunologist and clinician-scientist, has joined UBC as the...
Dr. Shelina Babul honoured with 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction Award
DMCBH member Dr. Shelina Babul has been awarded a 2026 YWCA Women of Distinction...
How Marissa Lithopoulos Built Science, Stand-Up, & Song
On a clear summer evening in August, the air buzzed with excitement as guests...
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April 14, 2026
Meet Dr. Milan Valyear, a new researcher who is exploring the science of behaviour
Growing up in a small town in Ontario, Dr. Milan Valyear always enjoyed tinkering...
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April 13, 2026
DMCBH Director of Finance & Administration transition
We are pleased to welcome Katherine Moore as the new Director of Finance &...
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March 23, 2026
From skateparks to synapses: Meet Dr. Zach Pennington
When Dr. Zach Pennington was growing up, he never imagined he would become a...
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February 11, 2026
Women in Science at the DMBCH: Faculty and Staff
The DMCBH celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by highlighting...