Spotlight

With populations aging and mental health disorders on the rise, the human brain is the focus of more research attention than ever. Advancing technologies such as machine learning are driving new methods for modelling and studying this highly complex organ, and strategies for keeping us healthy, long into old age.

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Dr. Kalina Christoff sitting down with a background showing some daydream-themed illustrations

It’s time to put down your phone and let your mind wander.

Illustration of the upper half of the human body, with colourful diagrams showing brain and the stomach

The human gut contains more nerve cells than the spinal cord and exerts influence on the brain.

Tanya Bennet, a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering, uses a pipet while working on the development of an in vitro model of the injured spinal cord

Serious disorders affecting the brain and nervous system can be complex to treat. UBC

Illustration of a person who is stressed out while holding their head with one hand and multiple bills with the other

The links between stress and depression are strong and mysterious.

Professor Guangyu Wang standing in a forest, looking up at the trees

Connecting with nature, particularly in forests, can benefit our mental and physical health.

Illustration of a baby crawling, with symbols representing DNA and genes by the baby's brain

Unravelling the mysteries of gene expression in early brain development.

Two people at a table with dishes of South Asian food

Westernization may change the gut microbiome of Indian immigrants.

Asian scientist in lab squeezes dropper above container

This hub positions Canada as an epicentre for next-generation immune-based therapeutics.

Several illustrations of vials, needles, testing, doctor looking at lung scan on screen, and more

Here’s a look back at several notable COVID-19 initiatives and research from UBC.

Three lines of white powder (drugs) with credit card and rolled dollar bill

Stigma surrounding drug use and addiction impacts health and treatment outcomes.