Research
July 21, 2021
New open science database published to study microglia
Microglia—the immune cells of the brain—have been an important area of study over the...
Research
X-Rays and CT scans emit radiation – should you be worried about getting multiple scans?
From X-rays to PET scans, our expert explains the true risks and benefits of...
Research
March 25, 2021
Therapeutic bed can help keep preterm newborns’ brain oxygen levels stable
Premature baby resting on Calmer in the NICU at BC Children’s Hospital. Photo credit:...
Trainees
December 14, 2020
Student Profile: Hong Lu
This story was written as part of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health...
Research
November 23, 2020
A bit of stress might not be so good for us after all
The notion that a bit of stress makes people perform better has been baked...
Research
August 5, 2020
New Study finds Sex Differences in Adult Neurogenesis in the Hippocampus
Like many areas of science, neurogenesis is one where little work has been done...
Research
July 31, 2020
Swayne lab uses innovative live cell microscopy to get a “closer look” at the development of nerve cell connections
Pictured: Authors of the recent Dr. Swayne lab paper, clockwise from top left: Becca Candlish,...
Research
July 27, 2020
COVID 19 series: The Role Stress Plays in Children During the pandemic
In the coming weeks, we will be profiling COVID-19 work and expertise from Djavad...
Research
June 22, 2020
Adult-born neurons develop for longer than previously thought and are distinct from neonatally-born neurons
Neurons born in adulthood continue to grow and develop much longer than previously thought,...
Research
June 18, 2020
$1.5 million to develop a Canadian brain research strategy
A team of researchers across Canada has received a $1.5 million grant from the...
Investment offers hope for kids with epilepsy linked to gene mutations
Pictured are Dr. Matthew Farrer and Hamid Eshghi, President of the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation....
Research
March 13, 2020
8% of school-age children have thought about or attempted suicide
Eight in every 100 school-age children have experienced suicidal ideas and behaviours, according to...