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�鶹��ý��վ researchers awarded $9.7 million in CFI funding

admin — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:08:32 +0000

Thirty-two �鶹��ý��վ research projects have received new funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation's for investments in research infrastructure to support their innovative projects, for a total federal investment of $9.7 million.

Dre Rachel Kronick, Le Devoir

admin — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:36:39 +0000

Des «boat people» à aujourd’hui, réflexion sur l’accueil fait aux réfugiés. Lire ici

Congratulations to the FRQ-Santé Career Award Recipients!

admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 13:14:00 +0000

The Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé announced the recipients of salary awards on April 30, 2025. Congratulations to Drs. Kyle Greenway, Rachel Kronick, Katie Lavigne, Maxime Montembeault, Lena Palaniyappan, Rachel Rabin, Delphine Raucher-Chéné and Nicolas Tritsch, recipients of the FRQS Chercheurs-Boursiers awards. Additionally, Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy was approved for funding under the Dialogue project funding scheme. Congratulations to all!

Annual Psychiatry Research Day 2025

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:50:23 +0000

The Department of Psychiatry held its annual Research Day on June 19, 2025, at the Douglas Research Centre.

Thanks to the enthusiastic participation of our trainees, researchers, and volunteers, the event was a great success. The day featured a variety of short and long oral presentations, as well as a vibrant poster session.

Click here to view the full list of award recipients.

Congratulations to all the winners!

Drs. Srividya Iyer and Manuela Ferrari honoured for SARPEP project by Fondation du CHUM

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:09:36 +0000

We are pleased to share that Dr. Srividya Iyer and Dr. Manuela Ferrari have received the CHUM Foundation Award for Excellence in Learning for their leadership in the SARPEP – Rapid Learning System for Early Psychosis Programs project. This prestigious award recognizes their exceptional contributions to advancing knowledge mobilization and innovation in early psychosis care, alongside a dedicated team of collaborators.

Congratulations to Dr. Iyer, Dr. Ferrari and their team on this well-deserved recognition!

Dr. Romina Mizrahi, Canadian Institutes of Health Research

admin — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:07:34 +0000

For people at risk of psychosis, cannabis use can be dangerous. Read more

Dr. Simon Ducharme: CTV News, Global News

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:58:44 +0000

‘Not normal’: Staff at Montreal’s Douglas Hospital pleading with Quebec to improve facilities. Watch here

Doctors, nurses at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute sound alarm. Watch here

Congratulations to Dr. Cecilia Flores on James �鶹��ý��վ Professor Award!

admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 13:15:12 +0000

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Cecilia Flores has been named a James �鶹��ý��վ Professor by Provost and Vice-President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi. This prestigious internal award recognizes Dr. Flores's exceptional research achievements and significant contributions to her field. Congratulations Dr. Flores! Read more

Leyton Addiction Research Prize

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:52:02 +0000

This year’s winner of the Leyton Addiction Research Prize competition is Jessica Ahrens, for her paper entitled “Convergence of Cannabis and Psychosis on the Dopamine System ". Jessica Ahrens is supervised by Dr. Lena Palaniyappan and co-supervised by Dr. Clifford Cassidy.

Thank you to all the contestants. We strongly encourage you to consider submitting your best papers for this award again in the future.

Dre Marie-Claude Geoffroy: Le Journal de Québec

admin — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 13:10:45 +0000

Loin d’être simple d’agir contre les écrans. Lire ici

Dr. Gustavo Turecki, SciTechDaily

admin — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 12:37:58 +0000

Brain Cells Behind Depression Identified for the First Time. Read more

Drs. Gustavo Turecki and Naguib Mechawar, CISION Newswire

admin — Fri, 23 May 2025 12:08:35 +0000

Brain Canada Invests in Six Montreal-Area Platforms to Drive Open Science Innovation. Read more

Dr Kyle Greenway: La Presse, Radio-Canada

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:08:20 +0000

L’efficacité du « modèle de Montréal » est prouvée par une étude. Lire ici

Dépression et kétamine : l’efficacité du « modèle de Montréal » prouvée par une étude. Lire ici

Dr. Lena Palaniyappan, CBC - The 306

admin — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:18:33 +0000

Cannabis use and psychosis. Listen here

New Co-Director for Residency Training Program: Dr. Paulina Bajsarowicz

admin — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:53:36 +0000

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Paulina Bajsarowicz as the new Co-Residency Training Program Director for the Department of Psychiatry. She will be succeeding Dr. Marie-Christine Noël, who has stepped down to pursue her academic career at Université de Sherbrooke. In her new role, Dr. Bajsarowicz will work closely with Dr. Nancy Low and will be responsible for the development and advancement of all aspects of the residency program within the department. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr.