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Regeneration Unit in Neurology: A platform for research and training in advanced microscopy and behavioural approaches
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The Regeneration Unit in Neurobiology (RUN) Core facility is a purpose-built centre specializing in state of the art microscopic imaging of cells and tissue, as well as sophisticated behavioural analysis of laboratory rodents. Training, assistance, advice, and scientific consultation is available through our area managers, Dr. Simon Spanswick and Dr.…
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See the project and researchersIntegrated Neurostimulation Platform for Neuropsychiatric Research
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The Integrated Neurostimulation Platform for Neuropsychiatric Research offers the capacity to perform interleaved TMS/fMRI, a complex and demanding technique used to study brain function in neuropsychiatric disorders. The academic home for the platform is the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health, a new multidisciplinary research and training facility at UBC,…
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See the project and researchersThe Canadian Neonatal Brain Platform
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The neonatal brain is exquisitely vulnerable to the biological consequences of prematurity, birth asphyxia and congenital heart defects. Brain injury and abnormal maturation in the neonatal period is associated with long-term changes in microstructure and connectivity underlying significant cognitive, motor, language and behavioral disorders. Our understanding of clear cerebral disruptors…
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Neurological diseases including neurodegenerative, neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric disorders are collectively one of the leading causes of disability to the Canadian population. This poses a significant emotional and economic burden to patients, and a major strain to the Canadian healthcare system. One of the major reasons for this is due to…
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See the project and researchersA Novel Zebrafish-Based Platform for Anticonvulsant Drug Development
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Epilepsy is a common neurological condition that affects 1-2% of the population. Despite dozens of anticonvulsant medications, over a third of patients remain refractory to drugs and our goal is to uncover novel therapies for this patient population. Here, we propose to create a national platform for anticonvulsant drug discovery.…