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August 23, 2024
Faculty profile: Dr. Brett Hilton
Growing up, Dr. Brett Hilton was interested in pursuing a career in medicine. However,...
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From stroke rehabilitation to opera: Dr. Lara Boyd’s innovative research on neuroplasticity
Growing up, Dr. Lara Boyd never thought she would become a neuroscientist. After obtaining...
Dr. Jack Taunton appointed to Order of Canada
Congratulations to Dr. Jack Taunton, who was recently appointed to the Order of Canada....
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July 5, 2024
Dr. Brian Kwon appointed as new ICORD Director
Congratulations to Dr. Brian Kwon on being appointed the new director of the International...
Dr. Daniel Vigo is harnessing new technology to improve student wellbeing
May is Mental Health Awareness month. To shed light on this pressing issue, we...
Prioritizing mental health care with the Mood Disorders Centre
Research team members discuss their experiences working in mental health research and share expert...
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,...
Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell receives Honorary Medical Alumni Award
Congratulations to Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, who is one of the 2024 recipients of the...
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March 7, 2024
Brain Wellness Program Staff Spotlight: Cynthia Friesen
Cynthia Friesen works for the BC Brain Wellness Program (BCBWP) as the team lead...
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November 3, 2023
Staff Spotlight: Carolyn English
Carolyn English is a Nuclear Medicine/MRI technologist, specializing in PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and...
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September 6, 2023
In Memoriam: Dr. Edith McGeer (1923-2023)
With great sadness, we share the news that Professor Emerita Dr. Edith (Edie) McGeer...
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...