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The Centre aims to advance brain health across the lifespan by sharing the latest research highlights, accomplishments, treatments, news and events from our community of scientists, clinicians, staff, trainees and partners.

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January 4, 2024

BC Brain Wellness Program: Building community through exercise

Regular exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle for everyone. For those...

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Trainees
November 29, 2023

PhD student Amrita Verma receives national ALS trainee award

Congratulations to Amrita Verma, a PhD student in Dr. Neil Cashman’s lab, who is...

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Research
November 23, 2023

UBC researchers develop new MRI technique that is more precise and 25 times faster

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners can be programmed to measure myelin, which is the...

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Trainees
November 17, 2023

Trainee Profile: Afsoon Mombeini

Afsoon Mombeini is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering under the supervision of Dr....

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Research
November 10, 2023

Investigating new technologies to monitor and treat Parkinson disease

Parkinson disease is a progressive neurological disorder, with many symptoms involving motor impairments, such...

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September 26, 2023

Depression, anxiety may be among early signs of MS

New research from the University of British Columbia is painting a clearer picture of...

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August 29, 2023

Dr. Erik Pioro appointed to Professorship in ALS Research at UBC

The ALS Society of BC and the University of British Columbia (UBC) are pleased...

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July 10, 2023

Living in wealthier communities decreased death for Canadians with MS

Findings link MS health outcomes with a person’s postal code, identifying another high-risk factor...

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July 5, 2023

Winners of 2023 DMCBH Kickstart Grants announced

The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Kickstart Grants are intended to encourage research...

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April 20, 2023

Freeing Parkinson’s patients from depressive symptoms

A novel therapy shows signs that it could provide relief of major depression among...

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March 27, 2023

AI-driven portable MRI provides quick and cost-effective option for neuroimaging

Imagine if you could get your brain scanned at the doctor’s office without having...

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February 1, 2023

Eye movements could be a window into brain health and function

The ability to follow an object with one’s eyes and hands can reveal clues...

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