Research
HBI is conducting ground-breaking research in key focus areas which improves brain health and increases quality of life.
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Meet our members. HBI includes researchers from across 9 faculties at UCalgary, various departments and institutes.
Trainees
HBI trainees are vital to the discoveries and research conducted at the institute. Our trainees come from a variety of backgrounds and skillsets.
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Young cancer patients set Canada’s top research priorities
UCalgary researchers co-lead study with the community to find out what adolescents and young adults want scientists working on
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Matthew Hill Appointed as Director of The Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research & Education
Appointment effective March 1, 2026
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Women’s Resource Centre award recipients honoured for leadership and lasting impact
UCalgary community members recognized for advancing equity, resilience, and meaningful change
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FAIR Lab redefines youth mental health by focusing on flourishing
How we think about youth well-being can’t simply be about the absence of anxiety or depression
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UCalgary study investigates the use of common vitamin to treat the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma
Findings indicate vitamin B3 looks promising to help rearm a compromised immune system
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UCalgary-led study reveals a genetic factor behind who may and may not benefit from opioids prescribed for pain
Findings from international and cross-faculty collaboration provide insight on responses, including why some people may be at higher risk of dependency
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