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
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...
Winners of 2021 DMCBH Innovation Fund Kickstart Research Grant announced
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Innovation Fund Kickstart Research Grant is intended...
Community
May 12, 2021
BC Brain Wellness Program creates comfort mitts for people living with dementia
Over the past few months, members of the BC Brain Wellness Program “Crafters for...
Research
March 29, 2021
UBC neuroscientist joins investigation of a mysterious new brain disease
When a mysterious neurological disease was recently discovered in New Brunswick, Dr. Neil Cashman,...
Research
March 23, 2021
Survey uncovers pandemic’s complex impact on people living with dementia and their families
COVID-19 has been especially challenging for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers,...
$3M gift to accelerate UBC Alzheimer’s research
The need for new therapies and state-of-the-art care for Canadians with Alzheimer’s disease has...
Research
March 5, 2021
$9.6M federal infrastructure investment renews Canada’s largest study of aging
A $9.6-million investment by the Government of Canada in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on...
Research
February 24, 2021
New study to examine the impact of exercise on aging and brain health
Bed rest, secondary to surgery, illness, or chronic diseases, is a reality for many...
Competition for Alzheimer’s research funding announced
For the second year in a row, the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health...