CFRI Scientist Dr. Elizabeth M. Simpson leads one of the six research teams awarded almost $8.5M from CQDM and Brain Canada to address unmet needs in neuroscience. Dr. Simpson is also a researcher at the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics and Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia.
New study finds girls in rural B.C. at highest risk of self-poisoning
A new study led by researchers from the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit found girls in rural B.C. communities with poor access to local mental health services are at the highest risk of intentionally poisoning themselves. The most common substance used was non-opioid painkillers and the second most common substance used was medication for anxiety and depression.