Tri’ing to End ALS, one race at a time
Driven by a fierce determination to end amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Donna Bartel and Mike...
Research
Cases of Parkinson’s disease in Canada set to rise 69% by 2050
By 2050, it is projected that the number of people living with Parkinson’s disease...
Research
March 18, 2025
New biorepository at the DMCBH aims to accelerate Parkinson’s research
An innovative new initiative at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) is...
Research
November 20, 2024
Behind the lab doors: BC Brain Wellness Program
Researchers at Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell’s lab use music as a non-invasive intervention to enhance...
Trainees
September 13, 2024
Synergy Program student profile: Alyssa Aguason
Alyssa Aguason is a current third-year Neuroscience student who was working with Dr. Lynn...
Trainees
August 28, 2024
Trainee Profile: Akosua Kesewah Asare
Akosua Kesewah Asare is a PhD candidate in the Neuroscience program under the supervision...
Research
August 16, 2024
Introducing the DMCBH’s 5 Integrated Research Programs
The overarching goal of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health is to promote...
Research
July 30, 2024
New UBC study finds Mediterranean diet may be linked to lower risk of pediatric MS
New research led by Dr. Helen Tremlett suggests the possibility—although does not prove—that eating...
Research
July 16, 2024
DMCBH researchers aim to understand how the brain perceives texture with new OpenScope project
Our brains instantly recognize countless complex visual textures that surround us, from the intricate...
Research
June 6, 2024
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Related Disorders Clinic opens at the DMCBH
The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Related Disorders (ALSRD) Clinic officially opened this week at...
Research
May 17, 2024
Behind the lab doors: Eye Care Centre
Researchers at Dr. Joanne Matsubara’s lab are investigating treatments to halt the progression of...
DMCBH clinician-scientist examining use of deep brain stimulation to treat non-motor symptoms of Parkinson disease
Parkinson disease not only affects movement but also profoundly impacts emotions and cognitive functions,...