Research
March 14, 2019
New approach to stroke treatment could minimize brain damage
Pictured: Dr. Christian Naus in his lab at the Life Sciences Centre. Image credit:...
Research
Research Excellence Cluster forms at UBC to shine a spotlight women’s health
Pictured: Ama Kyeremeh, Women’s Health Research Cluster Coordinator, pictured at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre...
Research
March 8, 2019
Popular smartphone apps may be selling your personal health information
According to Statistics Canada, 76 per cent of Canadians use smartphones, and almost every...
Research
March 7, 2019
CHIMERA model produces surprising results in concussion study
Dr. Tom Cheng was surprised to discover that the effects of repeated concussions can...
Research
March 5, 2019
Motherhood changes the brain, possibly forever
Pictured: Rand Eid (facing forward, left) at work in the Laboratory of Behavioural Neuroendocrinology...
Community
February 27, 2019
Member news: February 2019
Pictured: Dr. Adele Diamond (left) with Bill Gates (right). In February, Dr. Diamond was invited...
Research
February 22, 2019
Disability progression in multiple sclerosis linked to income, education
Neighbourhood income and education level is associated with risk of disability progression in patients...
Research
February 21, 2019
Inter-cluster collaboration uncovers how blood vessels protect the brain during inflammation
Researchers from two Research Excellence Clusters at the University of British Columbia have discovered...
Research
February 15, 2019
Trio of papers offers new data on MS prevalence in the US
More than 90,000 Canadians live with multiple sclerosis (MS) a chronic disease affecting the...
Research
February 6, 2019
Neuroethics to form foundation of multi-pillar Canadian Brain Research Strategy
“The world is mobilizing around a strategic approach to brain research,” says Dr. Judy...
Research
February 1, 2019
Brain imaging in new SUDEP model reveals map of silenced neural activity after seizure
Until now, there was no clear reason why sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP)...
Community
January 31, 2019
Member news: January 2019
Pictured: Dr. Catharine Winstanley (centre), surrounded by lab members including research technician Dr. Sukhbir...