Julie Robillard

Degrees / Designations 

PhD

Email Address 
jrobilla@mail.ubc.ca
Phone 
604.827.0642
Mailing Address 
Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health 2215 Wesbrook Mall Room 3450D Vancouver, BC V6T 2B5
Twitter 
@ScientificChick
LinkedIn 
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/julie-robillard/1b/742/41b

Biography

Academic Appointment 
Assistant Professor
Body Locations and Systems 
Brain
Alzheimer's Disease
Other Areas of Research 
Neuroethics
health communications
health ethics

Dr. Julie Robillard is Assistant Professor of Neurology at UBC and Scientist in Patient Experience at BC Children's & Women's Hospitals. After completing a PhD in neuroscience looking at synaptic plasticity in the aging brain, Dr. Robillard built on her thesis work in a way that emphasizes the human translational side of neuroscience. She leads the Neuroscience, Engagement and Smart Tech (NEST lab) and a research program at the intersection of brain health and technology. Dr. Robillard's research has been featured widely in broad-reaching media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal and the National Post, as well as in high impact publications and at international conferences.

News and Awards 
Jul 13, 2018Balancing the advantages of technology with patient experience
Jan 7, 2017Ask the Experts: Why should I carve out research time for social media?
Sep 22, 2016A Day in the Lab: Robillard Lab
Jan 26, 2015Lack of information trumps physical concerns around gene therapy research