Research
December 9, 2014
Changing the pace of memory loss
Researchers at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, in collaboration with scientists at...
Events
Turning some Ideas on their Head: Dr. Adele Diamond, TEDxWestVancouverED
Dr. Adele Diamond speaks to the power of executive function and its impact on...
Researcher profile: Dr. Haakon Nygaard
Dr. Haakon Nygaard comes to the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) from...
Donors
September 30, 2014
Canadian diamond pioneer donates $9.1 million for Alzheimer’s research
The quest to understand and treat Alzheimer’s disease is being bolstered intellectually and technologically...
Research
June 2, 2014
Molecular biosensor important for learning discovered
Although most people take for granted their brain’s ability to be learning almost constantly,...
Research
May 28, 2014
‘Sticky synapses’ can impair new memories by holding on to old ones
University of British Columbia researchers have discovered that so-called “sticky synapses” in the brain...
Research
April 21, 2014
Aerobic exercise builds a bigger brain
The human brain appears to be no different than rest of the body when...
Research
April 7, 2014
Brain connectivity differs dramatically between fallers, non-fallers
Findings from a recently published Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) study suggest that...
Research
March 19, 2014
Scientists catch brain damage in the act
Scientists have uncovered how inflammation and lack of oxygen conspire to cause brain damage...
Research
February 21, 2014
New ideas change your brain cells
A new study led by Dr. Shernaz Bamji and her research team affiliated with...
Research
February 21, 2014
How exercise can boost brain power
In this Q&A published by UBC Public Affairs, Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health...