World Brain Day 2024: Protecting Our Future

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

The BC Brain Wellness Program invites you to join our annual celebration of World Brain Day! The World Federation of Neurology has selected the theme "Brain Health and Prevention” for this year, which aligns with our vision and mission at the Brain Wellness Program. Join Dr. Silke Appel-Cresswell, Cynthia Friesen, and Tara Gaertner as they […]

“Capturing Grace” Film Screening

Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health (CBH) 2215 Wesbrook Mall, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Join the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health on November 16 for a FREE screening of the award-winning documentary “Capturing Grace,” which follows individuals with Parkinson’s as they prepare to stage a first-ever dance performance. Through determination, adversity, and contending with doubt, the film highlights the transformative power of art and the strength of the […]

Free

Molecular signatures of pregnancy health and child development: What can measures of biological age tell us?

Online/Virtual Event

The Women’s Health Seminar Series features multidisciplinary research on women’s health. The goal of the series is to provide multidisciplinary training for attendees, including students across a broad range of women’s health research topics. Speakers will present their research regarding the biological, psychological, behavioural, economic and social factors in women’s health and their effects on […]

Free

Career Paths in Translational Research

Hybrid Online/Virtual and In-Person - See Description Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

In this trainee mentorship session organized by UBC’s MATRIX-N cluster, a multidisciplinary panel of preclinical, clinical, and industry researchers/experts, including Dr. Catharine Winstanley (UBC Psychology), Dr. Brittany Dennis (UBC Psychiatry), and Mr. Karim Lalji (Pharmaceutical Exec), will discuss different career paths in translational research and answer your questions. All students, trainees, and early-career researchers welcome! Food and refreshments will be provided.

Free