Research
April 13, 2022
How has recent research elevated our understanding of Parkinson’s?
Our expert explores what may be driving the disease, along with leading and emerging...
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COVID-19 linked to changes in the brain
Researchers have discovered evidence of brain shrinkage and cognitive decline among individuals with mostly...
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March 17, 2022
High-tech mouthguard tracks head impacts during varsity hockey playoffs
Photo credit: Kai Jacobson UBC concussion study could pave the way for safer hockey...
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March 14, 2022
Overcoming fear after concussion
Gradual exposure to triggers shows promise as a novel intervention for persistent post-concussion symptoms....
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March 8, 2022
DMCBH members leading five UBC Research Excellence Clusters in 2022-23
UBC’s Office of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation recently announced 40 emerging and established...
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February 17, 2022
Delta vs. Kappa: study examines molecular factors that fuel COVID-19 variants
Researchers at the University of British Columbia are shedding new light on the molecular...
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February 15, 2022
New guide for patients with treatment-resistant depression
A study focused on patient experience offers a clearer picture of the most common...
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February 10, 2022
Project to use virtual reality to help police recognize brain injuries
DMCBH researchers have received funding to pilot a virtual reality training tool to help...
DMCBH members awarded Fall 2021 CIHR project grants to support health research
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the results of its Fall...
Winners of Brain Hackathon competition tackle speech impairment in Parkinson’s disease
Daniel Ramandi had long thought about a way technology could be used to help...
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January 18, 2022
UBC researchers launch first-in-Canada testing program for Alzheimer’s disease
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. For the first time, Canadians can now access a...
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January 12, 2022
Spinal cord injury research receives $24 million funding support
A key challenge in treating traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI)—the kind caused by impact...