Since the 1950’s, UBC has been the site of groundbreaking discoveries in understanding, diagnosing and treating a number of brain disorders and diseases. It is also home to Canada’s largest integrated research and treatment facility – the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.
Today, more than 500 researchers continue to be at the forefront of brain research, pioneering their work around mental health and addictions, dementia, and movement disorders.
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Discoveries
- 2017: Controversial treatment for MS found to be ineffective
- 2017: Link between vitamin A and Alzheimer’s disease
- 2017: Scientists create mouse that resists addiction
- 2016: Antibiotic restores brain cell communication damaged by Alzheimer’s
- 2015: Regular exercise can reduce risk of dementia
- 2012: Gene linked to Parkinson’s disease found
Key Research Groups
- BC Centre on Substance Use
- Brain, Behaviour & Development
- Centre for Research on Personhood in Dementia
- Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health
- Dynamic Brain Circuits and Connections in Health and Disease cluster
- Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program
- Institute of Mental Health
- Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre
Spotlight
How drug decriminalization in B.C. could help save lives
Addictions expert Dr. Eugenia Oviedo-Joekes answers key questions about the decriminalization of illegal drugs.
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New research maps how the brain changes during depression treatment
The findings reveal how rTMS works for treatment-resistant depression and could help predict the likelihood of patients getting better.
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Dr. Michael Kobor to lead new UBC research program in healthy aging
The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program is aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives.
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High-tech mouthguard tracks head impacts during varsity hockey playoffs
UBC study could pave the way for safer hockey.
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Managing mental health as pandemic restrictions ease
UBC psychiatry professor Dr. Steven Taylor offers advice on adjusting to a new normal.
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Thoughts of harming baby a normal but unpleasant part of postpartum experience
Researchers say such thoughts should be discussed with new mothers.
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British Columbians worried pandemic will never end, and climate change is only adding to the fear
New national survey reveals the mental health impacts of the pandemic.
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Keeping aging brains lightning-fast
UBC Northern Medical Program researchers shine a light on biochemical changes in the brain.
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UBC researchers launch first-in-Canada testing program for Alzheimer’s disease
The test could assist with earlier diagnosis, giving patients and their families much needed answers.
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Overdose prevention sites provide wide range of health benefits
New research shows increased engagement in addiction treatment.
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