A Promising Non-Invasive Therapy to Promote Repair and Remyelination in Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: Researchers find that a non-drug based treatment approach called acute intermittent hypoxia (AIH), which consists of short periods of reduced oxygen, reduces inflammation, protects nerve fibres, and promotes repair in mice with multiple sclerosis-like disease. While the findings of this study are promising, further research will need to assess whether this treatment has the […]
Pain is processed differently in women and men: interview with Michael Hildebrand
Episode 116 BEaTS Research Radio- Interview with Dr. Michael Hildebrand Nicole Chu from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Mike Hildebrand, Associate Professor at Carleton University in the Department of Neuroscience and Affiliate Investigator at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Tune in to learn more about their recent work published in the Journal Brain […]
Video: Postpartum depression and tackling sex bias in research
In this episode of Brain Bytes we meet with Aarthi Gobinath, PhD. She was curious about what depression looks like in the female brain and how postpartum depression manifests itself. She hopes her work can tackle the issue of researchers commonly using only male test subjects in their studies. Links: Voluntary running influences the efficacy […]
Video: Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Brainstorm event
On April 15, 2023, neuroscientists at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health showcased their research in areas such as healthy aging, dementia, mental health, brain injury, Parkinson’s disease and autism, highlighting ways UBC is leading the way in improving the lives of British Columbians and what some of the next discoveries in brain health […]
Video: The realities of women’s mental health | The Social CTV
With 1 in 5 Canadians experience mental illness, Dr. Liisa Galea explores how women are disproportionately affected, and how we can help. Co-hosted by Melissa Grelo, Cynthia Loyst, Lainey Lui and correspondent Jess Allen, THE SOCIAL, airing on CTV, brings a fresh, daily perspective on the up-to-the-minute news, pop culture, and lifestyle topics that matter […]
Video: How can understanding the neurobiology of cognition lead to new treatments for brain disorders?
Lisa Saksida, PhD, holds the Canada Research Chair in Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, Tier 1. She studies the brain’s capacity for learning, memorizing and paying attention. Through mapping the neural pathways in a healthy brain, Saksida and her team can better understand the effects of neurodegenerative disorders. She dares to ask: how can understanding the neurobiology […]
Gelareh Zadeh wins a 2023 Canada Gairdner Momentum Award
“For advancing the molecular and genomic understanding of brain tumours, leading to better ways of discriminating, classifying and managing brain tumour subtypes with potential to transform the clinical care of the disease.“ Gairdner Foundation Congratulations to Dr. Gelareh Zadeh, MD, PhD, FRCS(C), FAANS, who is the Dan Family Chair and Professor of Neurosurgery, University of […]
Exoskeleton robot helps researchers shed new light on learning and stroke recovery
UCalgary clinical trial maps how we learn motor skills, and the results could be a game-changer for stroke rehabilitation. This morning, you probably reached out of bed to turn off your alarm clock, and later brushed your teeth or buttoned a shirt. Those movements are routine; mundane, even. You are long past the point of […]
Focused ultrasound for the delivery of therapeutics to the brain
Public lecture recorded Wed, May 11, 2022 – 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT Learn from experts about focused ultrasound, a revolutionary technology with the potential to transform the treatment of brain diseases. Focused ultrasound is a revolutionary technology with the potential to change medicine and transform the treatment of brain diseases. The innovative procedure […]