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Meet the six MATRIX-N Cluster UBC Junior Scholars who will be supporting the research cluster's activities and helping to advance translational research and innovation in neuropsychiatry at UBC and beyond. Learn more: centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/matrix-n-…

Are you interested in translational neuroscience or psychiatry research? Register for the FREE Translation in Action: from Neuropsychiatry Research to Health Solutions virtual conference on December 6 organized by MATRIX-N Cluster UBC.

Had my make-up convocation (Class of 2020) today. I may not be teaching right now but the program truly changed my perspective on education, growth, & mentorship--a perspective I carry with me during my grad studies. Next time, I'll be in PhD regalia 😎#UBCgrad @UBCEduc @ubcIBEd

For #NationalAddictionAwarenessWeek we have prepared a blog post on the community of caring and resources to help reduce the harms of substance use. #NAAW2022 bit.ly/3V2XEki CCSA UBC Department of Psychiatry

How can we apply #enactivist perspectives to understand habitual and compulsive behavior in the context of #addiction? How can technology be beneficial or harmful in these contexts? These were all discussed at our Roundtable event, described in this recently published paper!

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! This year's theme of #EmbraceEquity encourages us to challenge gender stereotypes & biases. Meet some of the women in @UBCmedicine who are working to transform health, including the DMCBH's Annie Vogel Ciernia & Karina Thiessen! med.ubc.ca/news/internati…

Are you looking to build a career in #translational research? Tune into our virtual 'Career Paths in Translational Research' panel featuring Stan Floresco, @headspace_lab and Dr. Mounia Azzi. This session is free and open to all! Register here: forms.gle/pE962K5CrfNgA3…

Interested in learning about cannabinoids and the stress response? Check out this #workshopwednesday session led by Leah Mayo and moderated by Karina Thiessen! Watch here: youtu.be/aXKvi7W2LGI

Thoroughly enjoyed moderating this talk and hearing about Leah Mayo's research on the endocannabinoid system!

Happy #workshopwednesday! Interested in learning about #psychedelics from leading expert @McGillNBPU? Check out her recorded keynote presentation with an introduction from Karina Thiessen. Watch here: youtu.be/OwoxN2CS7RA

Had lots of engaging discussions about #cannabis use and #mentalhealth while presenting my poster at #cpdd23 yesterday! The College on Problems of Drug Dependence

We're accepting applications to the MATRIX-N #JuniorScholars program 2023/24! Are you a #UBC grad student from an underrepresented background? Interested in supporting translational research & innovation in neuropsychiatry? Paid, part-time positions available - Apply now! 🔗⬇️

Thrilled to have received a Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health Trainee Endowment Award! Congratulations to the other awardees as well! centreforbrainhealth.ca/news/2023-trai…

On #WorldMentalHealthDay and every day, we work to ensure that #mentalhealth and #addiction are given the level of attention they deserve – because #MentalHealthIsHealth. Here is the latest CAMH Foundation campaign sharing stories of addiction + recovery: camh.ca/en/no-one-left…

I'm looking forward to being a guest on the Clinical Trials BC Ask Us series next month! Tune in to learn about cannabis research in the Canadian post-legalization context.

Thank you Brain Canada & CCIC for supporting a project aimed at examining the neuropharmacology behind one of the most commonly reported reasons for cannabis use!

Last chance to register!

Opioid-related deaths in North America reached a record level in 2022, and the numbers are likely to increase. UBC experts explain three potential strategies for treating patients and managing this epidemic: bit.ly/47mitwR #OpioidCrisis #OpioidEpidemic

#ParticipateInResearch to help Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health investigators examine the neurological effects of cannabis on social & cognitive functioning in people who use recreational cannabis: vchri.ca/research-study… #LendAHand #YesToResearch christian schutz Karina Thiessen The B.R.A.I.N. Lab

Wow, thank you to the MATRIX-N Cluster UBC group for putting this graphic together! What a cool surprise!