Djavad Mowafaghian

Head games: How the mind works when gambling

Head games: How the mind works when gambling

Tiny ‘rat casino’ offers insight into possible treatments for compulsive gambling.

Feb 18, 2014

Members of UBC community named to the Order of Canada

Members of UBC community named to the Order of Canada

Nancy Hermiston, Sherrill Grace, and James Kimmins are among members of the UBC community who have been appointed to the Order of Canada.

Jan 2, 2014

HRH The Duke of York visits UBC

HRH The Duke of York visits UBC

UBC and the Djavad Mowafaghian Foundation welcomed His Royal Highness The Duke of York, KG, to dedicate the cornerstone of the new Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health.

May 17, 2013

UBC announces largest ever gift to Faculty of Medicine: $15M towards Centre for Brain Health

UBC announces largest ever gift to Faculty of Medicine: $15M towards Centre for Brain Health

A $15 million gift from Vancouver philanthropist Djavad Mowafaghian will help create a new facility that integrates brain research and patient care.

Apr 4, 2011

UBC opens Beaty Biodiversity Centre, unveils Canada’s largest blue whale skeleton exhibit

The University of British Columbia today officially opened the Beaty Biodiversity Centre, new home to some of the world’s top biodiversity researchers and Canada’s largest blue whale skeleton exhibit.

May 13, 2010