Research
March 14, 2017
Neuroethics Q&A: Brain patterns cannot reveal end-of-life decisions for patients with severe brain injuries
A growing field of research is examining the brain patterns produced by people with...
Research
Radical approach limits disease progression in experimental models of MS
A simple compound is showing promise in limiting disease progression in multiple sclerosis (MS),...
Research
March 9, 2017
CIHR statement on CCSVI research findings
The members of the Scientific Expert Working Group on Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Cerebrospinal...
Research
March 8, 2017
Controversial “liberation therapy” fails to treat multiple sclerosis: study
Pictured: The white areas represent MS scarring. MS causes extensive damage and scarring throughout...
Community
February 24, 2017
Member news: February 2017
Links to stories about and by members of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain...
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 21, 2017
Epilepsy drug may be effective in treating migraine with aura
New research from CURE-funded researcher Dr. Stuart Cain, in the laboratory of Dr. Terry Snutch, published recently in PNAS, shows...
Research
February 15, 2017
Health Ministry to cover Parkinson’s medication
In recognition of the challenges faced by British Columbians with Parkinson’s disease, the Ministry...
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...
Research
January 27, 2017
Roots of Alzheimer’s disease can extend as far back as the womb
The biochemical reactions that cause Alzheimer’s disease could be set in motion in the...
People
January 19, 2017
DMCBH members appointed to BC Leadership Chairs
Two researchers affiliated with the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health – Dr. Michael...