Research
February 16, 2018
Increases in cholinergic system activity affect those with Parkinson-linked gene mutation
A particular gene mutation associated with an inherited form of Parkinson’s disease (PD) offers...
Research
New MS model provides hope for better understanding of disease pathology
Until now, researchers studying multiple sclerosis (MS) in mouse models have relied on models...
Community
February 13, 2018
MS researcher-led event encourages teenagers to choose science
In Grade 10, fifteen- and sixteen-year-olds begin making the academic decisions that may shape...
Research
February 5, 2018
A million-dollar study to evaluate MS drug safety and effectiveness
There are more than ten different drug therapies approved in Canada to treat multiple...
Community
January 30, 2018
Member news: January 2018
Congratulations Dr. Judy Illes, Dr. Janet Werker, and Dr. Anne Martin-Matthews have been appointed to...
Research
January 29, 2018
Longer, better, faster … smaller? New genome sequencing tool promises richer biological insight
Pictured: Dr. Terrance Snutch demonstrates MinION in a visit with UBC President Santa Ono...
Research
January 28, 2018
APEC Digital Hub for Mental Health to bring eHealth collaboration to China
Pictured, left to right: Dr. Zouwei Wang, Dr. Raymond Lam, and Dr. Jun Chen...
Research
January 24, 2018
Significant brain research funding for DMCBH member projects
With several major funding announcements made across Canada this week, we’re excited to congratulate...
Research
January 23, 2018
Concussion stalls adolescent brains, reduces cognitive flexibility
Concussion affects the developing adolescent brain and may delay key cognitive processes, hampering the...
Research
January 8, 2018
Comorbidities affect MS relapse risk and disability progression
For people with multiple sclerosis (MS), the presence of comorbidities—chronic conditions in addition to...
People
December 30, 2017
Drs Illes, Werker and Martin-Matthews appointed to the Order of Canada
On Friday, December 29, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of...
Research
December 20, 2017
Deeply personal research highlighted during MP visit to Cashman lab
Pictured: Dr. Eddie Pokrishevsky explains his work to MP Drouin (image credit: Geoff Lister)....