Brain & Mental Health
Scientists edge closer to root causes of multiple sclerosis
By dcc2012 | June 6, 2019
Researchers led by Carles Vilariño-Güell found mutations in 12 genes believed to be largely responsible for the onset of MS.
Microglial ‘fingers’ probe dense brain structures in health and disease
By dcc2012 | June 4, 2019
New UBC research expands our understanding of the brain’s immune cells.
CREST.BD network recognized by CIHR for transformation in patient engagement
By dcc2012 | May 23, 2019
CREST.BD and its leader, Erin Michalak, received a Gold Leaf Prize for excellence in translational health research.
Wearable brain devices marketed to consumers raise ethical questions
By dcc2012 | May 22, 2019
Neuroethicist Judy Illes recommends caution with wearable brain devices
Mining 25 years of data uncovers a new predictor of age of onset for Huntington disease
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | May 16, 2019
UBC researchers have uncovered a genetic variant that significantly influences age of onset in patients.
Huntington drug successfully lowers levels of disease-causing protein
By dcc2012 | May 6, 2019
An international clinical trial has found that a new drug for Huntington disease is safe and lowers levels of disease-causing protein.
First-of-its-kind imaging facility to accelerate brain research at UBC
By dcc2012 | April 9, 2019
The Charles E. Fipke Integrated Neuroimaging Suite is unique, with its PET-MRI machine dedicated solely to brain-related research.
Psychedelics: A new frontier in addiction medicine
By Reyhana Heatherington | April 8, 2019
The philanthropic community steps up to fill a funding gap in psychedelic-assisted therapy for treating opioid and other substance use disorders.
Common treatment for multiple sclerosis may prolong life
By dcc2012 | March 18, 2019
Significant UBC study followed nearly 6,000 patients for more than two decades.
New approach to stroke treatment could minimize brain damage
By dcc2012 | March 14, 2019
A new treatment for stroke may soon be possible, thanks to a discovery by an international team of researchers led by UBC.