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...
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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...
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February 17, 2016
CATT for Educators helps teachers support students’ recovery from concussion
The Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) is an online resource to help athletes, parents,...
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December 17, 2015
New research to determine whether rest really is best following concussion
Is rest the best thing for healing after a brain injury? The standard approach...
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September 17, 2015
UBC and Heart & Stroke Foundation partner to fast-track research
The University of British Columbia has joined the Heart and Stroke Foundation and six...
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July 20, 2015
Research shows aerobic exercise benefits both body and brain
Break out the sweatbands and the oldies – 60 minutes of good old-fashioned aerobic...
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June 1, 2015
Shooting the messenger: Glutamate targeted with new research funds
On the path from the eye to the brain, visual information travels between neurons...
Research
April 23, 2015
Researchers halt brain swelling at the source
Pictured: Dr. Terrance Snutch (left) and Dr. Brian MacVicar (right) A team of researchers...
People
January 21, 2015
New member: Dr. Shelina Babul
Dr. Shelina Babul is the Associate Director and Sports Injury Specialist for the BC...
Research
January 13, 2015
Finding a link between chronic brain injury and cognitive decline
Can a concussion cause Alzheimer’s disease? No, but research suggests that repeated concussions from...
Research
November 19, 2014
Teenage brains may be more vulnerable to lasting injury
Young athletes who experience concussions may need to wait longer than currently recommended before...
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October 16, 2014
Researcher profile: Dr. Dan Marigold
Dr. Dan Marigold is currently trying to determine how the brain adapts to altered...