How do we detect brain injury earlier and improve recovery? Join us April 20 for Repairing the Mind, featuring UBC researchers exploring: 🧠 blood biomarkers for brain injury 🧠 spinal cord repair strategies 🧠 technologies to assess consciousness Register: communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/repai...

Today is UBC Giving Day! At the DMCBH, bold ideas can lead to breakthroughs in brain health — but only with support from you. Your donation helps support student training, strengthen research infrastructure and advance the search for new treatments. Donate now: givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026...

Join us in-person or online on April 15, to celebrate Parkinson’s Awareness Day! Learn about the exciting research happening at the Pacific Parkinson’s Research Centre, followed by a guided exercise workshop! Learn more and register: www.parkinsons.ubc.ca/2026

As part of a UBC research team, VCHRI investigators Drs. Julie Robillard & Lara Boyd are exploring forearm muscle signals to develop a muscle-based voice control interface, allowing users to speak or sing without using their mouth & throat:

1 in 3 people worldwide is affected by a neurological condition. Research is critical to finding new therapies, improving treatment & bringing hope to patients & families. Support brain health research at @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social this #UBCGivingDay: buff.ly/IVIjsuL

Help fund the future of brain health! Your gift to the DMCBH this #UBCGivingDay supports: 🔬 bold new research ideas 🤝 new collaborations 🎓 student training 🧠 cutting-edge tools and technologies Donate now and double your impact - the first $1000 will be matched: givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026...

Stoked to announce that I’m starting a lab as an Assistant Professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering and Centre for Brain Health at UBC! mcdiarmid-lab.sbme.ubc.ca Recruiting at all levels - please share the word! Cheers and happy long weekend all!

April is #ParkinsonsAwareness Month! A new study from Dr. Martin McKeown’s lab shows how ultrasound stimulation could help reduce Parkinson’s tremor. This research highlights the potential for safer, more precise and personalized treatments for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

In honour of #WorldBipolarDay today, the CREST.BD network is hosting its 8th annual “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) on Reddit to answer questions about all aspects of bipolar disorder. Join the conversation!

Support the DMCBH on UBC Giving Day! Your gift helps fund innovative brain health research, student training and the technologies that make discovery possible. Don’t delay – the first $1,000 in donations will be matched dollar for dollar! Donate now: givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026...

In partnership with the ALS Society of BC, we're excited to announce the formal return of #ALS clinical trials to British Columbia after nearly 15 years! Under the leadership of Dr. Erik Pioro, the Phase 2 trial ALSTARS study is now actively recruiting candidates at the UBC ALSRD Clinic.

Meet @zachtpennington.bsky.social, a new researcher at the DMCBH and @psych.ubc.ca who is exploring how the brain regulates stress and emotion. He is also an advocate of building open-source tools to make science more accessible for all. Read more: www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/from-sk...

For #BrainAwarenessWeek, we're sharing brain facts from @danafoundation.bsky.social! At the DMCBH, our research spans many neuroscience topics, from Dr. Haakon Nygaard's lab using organoids to study Alzheimer's to Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose's lab looking at the importance of healthy lifestyle habits.

We're excited that the DMCBH will be featured for UBC Giving Day on April 8! Research is essential to advancing new therapies and treatments for brain disorders, and your support plays a critical role in making breakthroughs possible. Learn more and donate here: givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026...

🧠 This #BrainAwarenessWeek, watch our new #ResearchInAction video featuring cutting-edge research led by VCHRI scientist & @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social Co-Director Dr. Lynn Raymond, exploring the brain connections to advance our understanding of Huntington's disease.

Join us on April 20 for "Repairing the Mind: The Future of Brain Injury Research and Recovery." Learn how UBC researchers are developing technologies and treatments that could transform how brain & spinal cord injuries are diagnosed and treated. Register: communityengagement.ubc.ca/events/repai...

Congratulations to DMCBH member Dr. Xiaoxiao Li on receiving a UBC Killam Research Fellowship! Her research focuses on the intersection of AI and healthcare, theory and techniques for artificial general intelligence and AI trustworthiness.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss worldwide. 👁 VCHRI researcher Dr. Joanne Matsubara explains the science behind early changes in vision & how research is informing glaucoma care: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026... #GlaucomaWeek

Can a concussion leave a "signature" in the brain? Using EEG microstate analysis, a new study led by Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul found that adolescent athletes show altered patterns of brain activity after a concussion. Read more: www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/resting...

VCHRI researcher Dr. Stefan Lang spoke to @globalnews.ca about his research exploring the use of deep brain stimulation to study mood changes in Parkinson's patients: buff.ly/Ogg6bPm @dmcbrainhealth.bsky.social

As an early celebration of 2026 #BrainAwarenessWeek, @neuroethicsubc.bsky.social will be hosting its Annual Distinguished Neuroethics Lecture on March 10, featuring Dr. Oliver Rollins from MIT. Learn more and register: neuroethics.med.ubc.ca/baw2026/

Read CAN President Douglas Zochodne's letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney highlighting the importance of Neuroscience research and the CIHR Project Grant shortfalls. can-acn.org/read-our-let...

Meet Alvin — a biomedical engineering student in the Ultrasound Technology and AI for Healthcare Laboratory who is using AI to expand access to quality medical imaging in communities with limited resources: www.vchri.ca/stories/2026...

The next @bcbrainwellness.bsky.social research seminar on March 4th features Dr. Stefanie Blain-Moraes, who will share how she is using arts-based interactions to support relationships with minimally communicative persons. Learn more: www.bcbrainwellness.ca/events/resea...

UBC's Dr. Raymond Lam shares how daylight and weather can influence our mood and gives practical tips to help you get through this harsh winter with your happiness intact via @theglobeandmail.com

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...