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Behind the Lab Doors: Investigating blood biomarkers as a window into brain health at Wellington Laboratory
Led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute scientist Dr. Cheryl Wellington, the lab is harnessing sophisticated technologies to detect protein biomarkers in blood and other bodily fluids. These biomarkers offer a window into the brain, reflecting biological and pathological changes that are occurring in real time. Read the full article here.
Wellington Lab hosts first-ever open house
On Saturday, September 6th, the Wellington Lab hosted its first-ever Friends and Family Open House at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. This graduate student-led initiative was focused on providing trainees with an opportunity to practice their knowledge dissemination skills to a general audience in a relaxed and low-stress environment. Lab members were encouraged […]
B.C. doctors studying brain injuries in survivors of intimate partner violence
Multiple recent cases of fatal intimate partner violence in B.C. have advocates like Dr. Cheryl Wellington calling on the province to declare the violence a public health crisis. Watch segment ›
A Hidden Path to Alzheimer’s Disease for Women
Women who survive intimate partner violence may face long-term brain health risks—including a higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s.