UBC has launched a new micro‑certificate in Natural Language Processing to Improve Patient Care! If you’re in healthcare or research and want practical AI + NLP skills you can apply right away, this program is for you. 📅 Starts March 10, 2026 Learn more: extendedlearning.ubc.ca/courses/over...

We're thrilled to welcome Dr. @zachtpennington.bsky.social and Dr. @milanium.bsky.social as Assistant Professors in our Behavioural Neuroscience area and members of the @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social. Read their Q&As: psych.ubc.ca/news

Join us for a FREE public education event on February 28, offering an in-depth exploration of the complexities of depression. Expert speakers will discuss the latest developments in mental health research and how these insights can be applied to real-world clinical settings.

Happy Valentine's Day from the DMCBH! Celebrate love and neuroscience with these brainy pickup lines. 🧠💘

Today, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! We asked faculty, staff, and trainees to share their journeys, motivations, and advice. Faculty and Staff: www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/women-i... Trainees: www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/women-i...

New research led by VCHRI investigator Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose shows that a home-based strength & balance exercise program can significantly reduce falls in older adults, particularly among those with slower walking speeds:

Valentine's Day is coming up😍 Do you have a funny neuroscience-themed pickup line? Share it below! A selection of responses may be featured as illustrations on our Instagram. Bonus points for creativity!

Welcome back to part 2 of Neuroscience in Film: Inside Out! @danipalombo.bsky.social rejoins us to touch on an important topic - long term memory. Did Inside Out portray these memories accurately? Watch the video to find out!

Ever wondered how scientists study the brain? On Feb 18, join us for NeuroTalks @ DMCBH - Decoding the Brain: How Different Cells Contribute to Disease. Learn about neuroscience research without the textbooks or technical jargon. RSVP: www.eventbrite.ca/e/decoding-t...

What does it mean to be conscious? And how can we communicate with people who can’t easily communicate with us? Meet Dr. Stefanie Blain-Moraes, whose research bridges engineering, neuroscience and rehab to better understand consciousness, personhood and recovery after brain injury.

Welcome to episode 2 of Neuroscience in Film! @danipalombo.bsky.social had the chance to binge the two Inside Out movies with her kids and decided to share her insights with us. First up: are memories actually emotionally coloured like they are in the films? Stay tuned for Part 2!

January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Learn how Dr. Ann Marie Craig, recipient of the CLEAR Foundation’s 2025 Operating Grant, is advancing critical work to better understand the earliest brain changes that drive memory loss and cognitive decline.

Research shows that emotional memories are more vivid & long-lasting than non-emotional ones. @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social researcher Dr. Daniela Palombo shares the scientific insights behind the Inside Out movies:

Looking for a moment of calm? On January 23, join us and @bcbrainwellness.bsky.social for a unique experience beneath the stars at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre. Sunset Meditation – Mindfulness Under the Stars blends a planetarium experience with a talk on resilience and wellbeing.

How is technology changing mental health care? From brain stimulation to social robotics and movie-based neuroimaging tools, discover how DMCBH researchers are expanding the ways we support mental wellness. 📅 January 28 📍 UBC Robson Square Register: communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/reima...

Featured on CTV News Vancouver, VCHRI researcher Dr. Stefan Lang explains how his cutting-edge brain-implant research could help treat the physical symptoms of Parkinson's & improve patients’ quality of life:

📣 Please join us for an interactive conversation with experts to discuss early results from a national survey exploring views from people living with SCI on an innovative injectable biomaterial! 🔗 Please register here for free for the Zoom details: www.bit.ly/ccmtg202601

JOB ALERT: DMCBH Director, Finance and Administration The Director of Finance and Administration plays a lead role in strategic and operations planning, budget management, coordination of new initiatives, facilities and space management, information management, and policies and procedures.

Is one of your New Year's Resolutions to become calmer and more mindful? Join us on Jan 23 at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre and meditate beneath the stars. This wellness-focused evening combines a visually soothing planetarium experience with a meaningful discussion on mindfulness and resilience.

We are thrilled to learn that Drs. Janice Eng, Adele Diamond and Judy Illes were recently appointed to the Order of Canada! Considered one of the country’s highest honours, this recognition highlights their leadership and impact on the treatment of neurological diseases and disorders.

📢 Applications are open for the Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases funding opportunity. We’re supporting BC-led teams advancing understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and care for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. LOI due Feb 2: bit.ly/49pqSlQ

👏 Congrats to VCHRI researchers Drs. Adele Diamond, Janice Eng & Judy Illes on being appointed to the Order of Canada for their groundbreaking work improving the quality of life for patients in Canada & beyond: ow.ly/MJ2O50XRcYJ

Happy holidays from the DMCBH! Grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate and make memories at the DMCBH Holiday Party, capped off with an incredible live performance from The Notes of Ranvier—a band of neuroscience trainees. See you in 2026!

In partnership with UBC Connects at Robson square, the DMCBH presents leading UBC scholars Dr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez, Dr. Julie Robillard, and Dr. Tamara Vanderwal in a conversation about the technologies reshaping mental health care on January 28, 2026. communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/reima...

Check out the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health's 2024-2025 Annual Report to learn more about the highlights and achievements from our faculty, trainees and staff over the past year: www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/annual-repor...

Brain injury is an overlooked outcome of IPV, up to 92% of survivors may experience one. SOAR and @injuryresearchbc.bsky.social created the Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT), a free 40-min course to help support workers recognize signs & respond with trauma-informed care: cattonline.com/home

In partnership with UBC's Department of Psychiatry, we are excited to be recruiting for a CIHR Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Cognitive Resilience for Dementia Prevention and Mental Wellness in Aging. Learn more: med-fom-psychiatry-sandbox2019.sites.olt.ubc.ca/files/2025/1...

Congratulations to Drs. Kiran Soma and Terry Snutch on being named 2025 Distinguished University Scholars! This award recognizes members of UBC faculty who have distinguished themselves as exceptional scholars and achieved recognition as leaders in their field.

Featured on @ctvnewsvancouver.bsky.social, VCHRI researcher Dr. Julie Robillard shares how social robots could help comfort patients & their families at the hospital: ow.ly/QE5V50Xys4Q @julie-overthere.bsky.social @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social

Shorter, darker & colder days can leave many people feeling down during the winter months. 💡 Research led by VCHRI expert Dr. Raymond Lam explores whether light therapy can help improve mood: https://ow.ly/mwIh50Xys0v Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) The New York Times

Congratulations to our 19 Graduate Program in Neuroscience (GPN) trainees who are graduating today! Learn more about the new grads on our website. 🎓PhD grads: www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/congrat... 🎓MSc grads: www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/congrat...

Congratulations to Drs. Blair Leavitt and Lynn Raymond on being named recipients of the Huntington Society of Canada’s 2025 Navigator Awards! Learn more about their research projects: www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/dmcbh-r...

Research that fosters connection 🫂 Learn how the BC Brain Wellness Program led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell brings joy & community through exercise & creativity: https://ow.ly/gk6250XuSJG @silkeac.bsky.social Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) #ParticipateInResearch

How do hormones affect the brain and our behaviours, and what does that mean for Canadians? 🧠 Hear from @kiransoma.bsky.social, who was recently elected as a Fellow to the Royal Society of Canada. @psych.ubc.ca @src-rsc.bsky.social Read more: www.arts.ubc.ca/news/two-art...

Concussions are a serious concern for children taking part in winter sports, but DMCBH member Dr. Shelina Babul explains ways to reduce the risk and how to recognize and manage symptoms in this interview with @globalnews.ca.

This #FallPreventionMonth, discover new research led by VCHRI investigator Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose & postdoctoral fellow Dr. Jordyn Rice exploring a home-based exercise program that could significantly reduce the risk of future falls for older adults:

At last week's UBC Connects at Robson Square event, Drs. Lara Boyd, Silke Appel-Cresswell and Teresa Liu-Ambrose shared their insights on how learning, nutrition and exercise can transform brain health across the lifespan. 📹 Check out our YouTube channel for a recording of the event!

For Margaret and Bee, @bcbrainwellness.bsky.social has been a source of joy and connection. Not only has the program provided exercise and creative outlets, it has also provided a sense of community and fostered new friendships. Read more: www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/new-fri...

Congratulations to Dr. Xin Tang, an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the Michael Smith Laboratories and the Department of Computer Science, on recently being appointed a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Computational Cell Biology! Read more: www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/dr-xin-...

Looking for the perfect way to end your week? Come to the Behavioural Neuroscience (BNS) Seminar—a student-led series where graduate students share their research and exchange ideas. 🧠 ⁠ ⁠ Fridays, 3-4pm in the @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social, rooms 3402A-3402C.⁠ More: bnsseminar.psych.ubc.ca

Join Julia for a day in the life of a research assistant in the MacVicar Lab! She’s now pursuing her MSc in Experimental Medicine in the Cembrowski Lab. Stay tuned for more videos about her research and the behind-the-scenes of what it’s like to work in a #neuroscience lab!

Learning. Exercise. Nutrition. Understand how simple daily habits can rewire your brain and change your life. Join us on Nov 3 at UBC Robson Square and hear from UBC experts Drs. Lara Boyd, Teresa Liu-Ambrose & Silke Appel-Cresswell. Register: communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/rewir...

💧 Can our tears give us early insights into #Alzheimer’s disease development? Dr. Printha Wijesinghe from @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social#Alzheimerstudied miRNA levels in brain, eye, and tear tissues in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s and found that tear miRNA profiles mirrored the brain’s: https://bit.ly/47gCOoV

Congrats to ICORD’s seed2STEM summer research program for Indigenous youth, which was awarded the City of Vancouver’s Leadership in Reconciliation Award for 2025! The program was co-founded by DMCBH member Dr. Corree Laule and ICORD communications & administrative manager Cheryl Niamath.

Annie Kim, a Master’s student working with Dr. Manu Madhav (@manusmad.bsky.social), is developing a new virtual reality tool to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease earlier by detecting subtle navigation problems. Learn more about how this tool could make screening for Alzheimer's more accessible:

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a reminder that there is no health without mental health. This year’s theme focuses on the need to support mental health & psychosocial needs of people affected by humanitarian emergencies. Learn more about our Mental Health & Addictions Integrated Research Program:

Congratulations to the DMCBH researchers who have received funding from CFI's John R. Evans Leaders Fund competition to support new research infrastructure projects, including: ⭐Khaled Abdelrahman ⭐Ryan Hoiland ⭐Tao Huan

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, discover new research by VCHRI experts Drs. Ivan Torres & Lakshmi Yatham on how cognitive tests could help improve care & treatment for people with bipolar disorder: https://ow.ly/bqjO50X5llz Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (DMCBH) Mental Health Research Canada

Margaret Hanson says #YesToResearch to support the discovery of new treatments for Parkinson’s disease. Learn about her participation in a study led by VCHRI researcher Dr. Martin McKeown, exploring a novel smartwatch to help optimise medication scheduling:

An academic journey defined by perseverance through conflict and limited opportunity – Dr. Printha Wijesinghe’s path to neuroscience is anything but ordinary. As a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Joanne Matsubara's lab, she explores tear-based microRNAs and Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. Read more: