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
The importance of the prodromal stage in Multiple Sclerosis prevention
Based on previous work by Dr. Helen Tremlett, there is emerging evidence that a...
Winners of 2022 DMCBH Kickstart Grants announced
The Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Kickstart Grants are intended to encourage research...
Not enough studies are looking at sex differences
Male and female bodies are very different, but new research from DMCBH member Dr....
Research
April 13, 2022
How has recent research elevated our understanding of Parkinson’s?
Our expert explores what may be driving the disease, along with leading and emerging...
Winners of Brain Hackathon competition tackle speech impairment in Parkinson’s disease
Daniel Ramandi had long thought about a way technology could be used to help...
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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...
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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
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),...
Research
September 7, 2021
UBC partners with ALS Society of British Columbia to accelerate life-changing research
Thanks to a gift of $5.3 million from the ALS Society of British Columbia, UBC...
Two DMCBH researchers awarded Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research grant
Congratulations to DMCBH members Drs. Shannon Kolind and Tamara Vanderwal, who have both been...
Research
August 9, 2021
Could inflammation be making you feel ill?
Inflammation is part of the natural aging process, but there are steps you can...