Research
October 25, 2023
Why do neurons die from brain injury and how can we save them?
The swelling of neurons in the brain is triggered by conditions like stroke or...
Recently discovered neurophysiological indicators of subconcussive head impacts in female soccer players
Repetitive subconcussive head impacts can lead to subtle neural changes and functional consequences on...
Awards
September 21, 2023
Dr. Brett Hilton named a 2022 Brain Canada Future Leader in Canadian Brain Research
Dr. Brett Hilton is one of 28 neuroscientists in Canada who have been awarded...
Trainees
September 15, 2023
SBME Synergy Program for Undergraduate Students
This past summer, the SBME Synergy Undergraduate Summer Research Program provided research opportunities for...
Three DMCBH members named 2023 Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholars
Congratulations to Drs. Tao Huan, Manu Madhav and Brett Hilton on being named 2023...
Research
June 13, 2023
Exercise improves cognitive function for chronic stroke patients
After experiencing one or more strokes, patients in a six-month exercise training study group...
Research
May 23, 2023
International group of experts redefines concussions
Doctors and other health-care providers have a new standard for diagnosing mild traumatic brain...
Research
December 5, 2022
Rabbit line enables quick transport of radiopharmaceuticals for brain research
Did you know there is a “rabbit line” located deep below the UBC campus?...
Research
December 1, 2022
Pushing the boundaries of spinal cord research
UBC Okanagan’s (UBCO) Dr. Christopher West is part of an interdisciplinary team exploring how...
People
November 8, 2022
Faculty profile: Dr. Sarah Kraeutner
Growing up, Dr. Sarah Kraeutner liked to build things and had always wanted to...
Research
October 11, 2022
How can I improve my health after a stroke?
Our research expert explains how to strengthen the brain-body connection to build physical and...
Research
October 6, 2022
New Vision Cluster aims to shape the future of vision and brain research
The UBC Research Excellence Cluster in Vision: Molecules, Behaviour, Society (“Vision Cluster”) aims to...