Research
February 13, 2017
Mutant mice resist addictive effects of cocaine in new study
A team of researchers has genetically engineered a mouse that does not become addicted...
Dr. Cheryl Wellington is paving the way in Alzheimer’s research
January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Dr. Cheryl Wellington, a Professor in the Department of...
Research
January 27, 2017
Roots of Alzheimer’s disease can extend as far back as the womb
The biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer’s disease could be set in motion in the...
Research
January 18, 2017
National study paints detailed picture of aging in Canada
On the first floor of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, a massive,...
Research
November 11, 2016
Antibiotic restores cell communication in brain areas damaged by Alzheimer’s disease
New research from Dr. Brian MacVicar’s lab has found a way to partially restore...
Research
November 3, 2016
Walk10Blocks makes it easier for sedentary adults to get moving
“Exercise” as a concept can be hard to wrap your head around – how...
Research
October 20, 2016
To protect your memory, get your walking shoes on
For those with memory problems, regular walking may do some good finds new research...
Research
September 13, 2016
Online advice for preventing Alzheimer disease often problematic
New research from the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health finds that many online...
People
June 22, 2016
Dr. B. Lynn Beattie’s profound legacy celebrated at Alzheimer clinic
Pictured above: Dr. Lynn Beattie and Dr. Haakon Nygaard. Photos by Penelope Slack. Dr....
Trainees
April 21, 2016
Trainee Profile: Dr. Simon Chen
“In Dr. Haas’ lab, we identified the involvement of the transcription factor MEF2 in...
People
April 8, 2016
New Medical Manager for Alzheimer and dementia clinic
The UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders (UBCH CARD) announced this...
Research
March 5, 2016
Smartphones need a redesign to improve brain function: Q&A with Dr. Peter Reiner
Rather than improving our mental abilities, smartphones are increasingly blamed for ruining our brains....