Research
June 18, 2018
Pair of studies offers new insight into genetic, biochemical mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease
Pictured: Dr. Weihong Song in his lab. Image credit: Paul Joseph/UBC. Dr. Weihong Song...
Research
Learning by doing is better for retention than learning by watching
Is picking up a new skill as simple as “watch and learn”? A new...
2018 Alzheimer Update connects research and patient communities
Pictured: members of the UBC Hospital Clinic for Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders clinic...
Research
April 4, 2018
People are searching for health information online, but is what they’re finding useful?
Most older adults are online, and many of them are using the internet to...
Research
October 31, 2017
Alzheimer’s disease may not originate in the brain
Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia, has long been assumed to originate in...
Research
October 10, 2017
Is cardiovascular health the key to protecting the brain against dementia?
Can “good” cholesterol protect against age-related cognitive decline? A trio of papers from researchers...
Research
August 22, 2017
Intelligent curation: Improving access to quality health information online
“The biggest problem with technology for older adults, however useful it may be to...
Research
July 19, 2017
Steering an enzyme’s “scissors” shows potential for stopping Alzheimer’s disease
The old real estate adage about “location, location, location” might also apply to the...
For Banting Scholar Dr. Brianne Kent, research is all about rhythm
“The great thing about working with both patients and pre-clinical models is that the...
Dr. Robin Hsiung awarded Alzheimer and dementia research professorship
The Alzheimer Society of B.C. and UBC celebrated a decade-long partnership in maintaining the...
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...
January 31, 2017
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...