Research
August 2, 2022
New collaborative research grant will support the development of a vaccine for misfolded protein diseases
A new grant from the Weston Family Foundation through the Weston Brain Institute will...
Research
UBC researchers launch new dementia prevention program as part of national research initiative
Researchers at UBC’s Faculty of Medicine are part of a national initiative launching a...
Winners of 2022 DMCBH Kickstart Grants announced
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Kickstart Grants are intended to encourage research...
Research
May 11, 2022
New research shows sex differences in neurogenesis
A research team including DMCBH researcher Dr. Jason Snyder found that male rats learned...
Not enough studies are looking at sex differences
Male and female bodies are very different, but new research from DMCBH member Dr....
Research
April 25, 2022
How lab-grown ‘mini-brains’ could reveal the inner workings of dementia — and point to a cure
Over the past 20 years, Alzheimer’s researchers have conducted more than 200 clinical trials...
March 16, 2022
Is it time to move on from Wordle? How crossword puzzles can help train your brain
Variety is key to staying mentally sharp If you’ve discovered the joy of Wordle,...
Awards
February 2, 2022
Winners announced for 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant
We are pleased to share five research studies which are being funded through the...
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
October 6, 2021
Cancer chemotherapy drug reverses Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice
A drug commonly used to treat cancer can restore memory and cognitive function in...
Research
September 21, 2021
Multifaceted approach in Cembrowski lab provides insight on spatial memory – a key concern in Alzheimer’s patients
Last month, a 91-year old man wandered from his home in West Point Grey...
Research
July 11, 2021
A road map for early brain disease detection
Researchers have created an atlas of myelin among healthy people to support better brain...