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
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,...
Research
January 29, 2024
Easing the healthcare burden – one protocol at a time
Brain Canada recently chatted with Dr. Shannon Kolind about the various ways she’s working...
Research
January 22, 2024
International research team proposes a new biological classification system for Parkinson’s Disease
In a paper published today in the high-profile journal Lancet Neurology, a consortium of...
Community
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...
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...
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...
Trainees
November 17, 2023
Trainee Profile: Afsoon Mombeini
Afsoon Mombeini is a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering under the supervision of Dr....
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...
Research
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...
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...