Research
January 18, 2022
UBC researchers launch first-in-Canada testing program for Alzheimer’s disease
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. For the first time, Canadians can now access a...
Research
Spinal cord injury research receives $24 million funding support
A key challenge in treating traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI)—the kind caused by impact...
Research
January 8, 2022
3D bioprinting tissues to personalize treatments for neurological diseases
The novel technique that uses bioinks containing stem cells to reproduce patients’ tissues could...
Research
January 6, 2022
MIND diet associated with delayed onset of Parkinson’s disease
People who followed the diet rich in vegetables, legumes and healthy fats developed the...
Research
January 5, 2022
New research sheds light on role of microbiome in Multiple Sclerosis
The gut microbiome—an array of microorganisms including bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites—plays an important...
Research
December 22, 2021
UBC scientists unveil world’s first molecular-level analysis of Omicron variant spike protein
Findings show strong antibody evasion and binding with human cells that contribute to increased...
People
December 9, 2021
Expert takeaways from the COVID-19 pandemic
We spoke to several DMCBH researchers about the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had...
Research
December 3, 2021
Evidence-based resources for caregivers of youth with pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy
When resources are created to help people, it’s essential that each group’s unique needs...
Research
November 24, 2021
New CLSA initiative will help advance the science of healthy aging
The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is launching a new project called the...
Trainees
November 23, 2021
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2021!
All of us at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health would like to...
Community
November 15, 2021
Databinge celebrates fifth anniversary
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Databinge, an initiative launched to provide students...
Research
November 9, 2021
New portable MRI has the potential to change the future of healthcare
When patients need to get an imaging test, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),...