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...
Photo of Dr. Zachary Pennington and Dr. Milan Valyear
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.
Graphic promoting a call for applications for the ‘Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases’ team award. The left panel features the headline text with a purple ‘Call for applications’ banner and an illustration of a brain inside a lightbulb on a light blue background. The right panel displays partner and funder logos, including Brain Canada Foundation, Parkinson Society British Columbia, CLEAR (Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging – Alzheimer Research), Alzheimer Society of British Columbia, Branch Out Neurological Foundation, Patrick & Dulcie Lenox Endowment, and Health Research BC.
📢 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
