Dr. Sophia Frangou, new to UBC, finds consistencies in abnormal brain function across mood, anxiety disorders
An analysis of more than 9,000 brain scans shows that abnormalities in brain function...
Research
Systematic review identifies consistencies and gaps in MS microbiome studies
There is growing evidence across a range of neurological disorders that the gut microbiome...
Research
October 15, 2019
Exercise “rewires” the brain, may improve motor function and mood in PD
Pictured: graduate student Matthew Sacheli with a research participant. Image credit: Don Erhardt/UBC Faculty...
Community
September 30, 2019
A hub for brain wellness to launch at UBC this fall
Every so often, piano music fills the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. From...
Community
September 26, 2019
Member news: September 2019
Congratulations Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose (pictured) was recognized by the Faculty of Medicine with a...
Research
September 24, 2019
UBC researchers are influencing global mental health priorities in a changing climate
“Globally, there are limited consistent resources and infrastructure to support mental health needs in...
Research
September 23, 2019
Translating Research to Care: Canadian Pediatric Concussion Guidelines
A Canada-wide collaboration between researchers and health-care providers has produced the first “living” guideline...
Living with Dystonia: Finding Hope through Community
Jackson Mooney’s journey with dystonia began with a diagnosis before he’d recognized the symptoms....
Research
September 17, 2019
Surrey-Vancouver kindergarten curriculum trial improved student success and reduced teacher burnout
A kindergarten program emphasizing more play, hands-on learning, and students helping one another has...
Research
September 11, 2019
New clarity for role of protein-protein interaction in synaptic plasticity
New research from Dr. Yu Tian Wang’s lab has revealed a novel role for...
Research
August 27, 2019
Intranasal protein limits disability in models of MS
Can a protein applied to the inside of the nose reduce inflammation in the...
Research
August 27, 2019
Newly discovered gene function may reduce cell death in Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome
The discovery of a new role for a gene associated with neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative...