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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...
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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...
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January 16, 2019
Cembrowski lab merges mathematical thinking with basic neuroscience
A neuroscientist, mathematician, and expert on the hippocampus, Dr. Mark Cembrowski has a rare...
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November 15, 2018
NFL gives significant funding to help youth ‘shred’ the burden of concussion
A pan-Canadian program involving University of British Columbia researchers is one step closer to...
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October 15, 2018
Collaboration builds resources to heal after leading cause of brain injury in women
When we think of concussion, it’s easy to imagine that traumatic brain injury occurs...
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September 17, 2018
New multi-faculty research initiative weaves notes and neurons
Image source: UBC School of Music. Imagine standing on stage, stretching your voice across...
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September 4, 2018
New research shows athletes may be returning to the game too soon after concussion
Detailed scans of University of British Columbia hockey players who had suffered concussions found...
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July 5, 2018
Updated Concussion E-Learning Course for Medical Professionals
Medical professionals have a new tool to help them care for patients who have...
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June 12, 2018
Study finds important gaps, new research priorities in pediatric concussion
“We were hoping to assemble neuroimaging data around concussion in kids to inform our...
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May 16, 2018
Cooperation between brain cells regenerates cerebral blood flow after stroke
Pictured: Pericytes (red) and blood vessels (green). Image source: Dr. Louis-Philippe Bernier, the MacVicar...
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April 30, 2018
Vitality: Can exercise or brain training improve cognitive outcomes after stroke?
Diseases of the brain and blood vessels, such as stroke, are the second most...
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January 23, 2018
Concussion stalls adolescent brains, reduces cognitive flexibility
Concussion affects the developing adolescent brain and may delay key cognitive processes, hampering the...