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February 11, 2026

Women in Science at the DMBCH: Faculty and Staff

The DMCBH celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by highlighting the diverse career paths of women in STEM.   What sparked your love for science? A childhood curiosity, a great teacher, or a moment of discovery? On February 11, we celebrate the stories of women who turned their passion into a career, inspiring the next generation…

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In the Media

Name Media Outlet Date Article
Judy Illes The Ubyssey 12/06/2025 Decolonizing neuroscience: Cross-cultural practice and reframing the field
Erik Pioro Global News 28/04/2025 Exploring UBC’s new ALS clinic
Brain MacVicar Global News 11/04/2025 UBC researchers create mini human brains to study Alzheimer’s
Catharine Winstanley The Tyee 10/04/2025 By Attacking Science, Poilievre Takes a Page from Trump’s Playbook
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Dr. Kelly Dunn: How Can Differences in Opioid Withdrawal Inform New Treatment Strategies?

April 17

2215 Wesbrook Mall
Vancouver, British Columbia V6T 1Z3 Canada

This presentation will review the need for a precision medicine approach to opioid withdrawal and illustrate how variability in withdrawal symptom expression would inform novel treatment strategies. Differences in withdrawal presentation as a result of illicit fentanyl exposure will be reviewed and results from a randomized trial comparison of a new medication for withdrawal management will be presented

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