Dr. Gustavo Turecki named to Highly Cited Researchers 2022 List
Congratulations to Dr. Gustavo Turecki for being among the most highly cited researchers of 2022! Each year, ClavirateTM identifies scientists and social scientists who have demonstrated significant influence through publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.
Dr. Martin Lepage awarded a professional prize from the Ordre des psychologues du Québec
Dr. Martin Lepage (Professor) was awarded the Prix professionnel de l'Ordre des psychologues du Québec in recognition of his outstanding work.The prize was awarded during the annual Congrès de l'Ordre des psychologues du Québec, which was held at the Palais des congrès on November 4, 2022. Congratulations Dr.
Celebrating Dr. Vasavan Nair and a lifetime of contributions
On November 4, 2022, researchers, clinicians, and managers of the Douglas Institute got together to celebrate Dr. Vasavan Nair (Professor) and his lifetime of contributions to psychiatry at the Douglas. Dr. Nair is one of the founders of the Douglas Research Centre and was the driving force behind the successful application to FRQS for recognition as a FRQS-supported research centre.
Dr. Suzanne King featured on CBC News
Natural disasters, pregnancy and baby health are linked. Should Canadians be worried? It's stressful for anyone, but some researchers have been paying particular attention to how people who are pregnant — and ultimately, their babies — are affected. As new U.S. research yet again shows a link between pregnancy during natural disasters and the eventual health of those children, experts say Canadians should take note.
Dr. Srividya Iyer featured in the Star
Four immigrant women changing the STEM landscape in Canada Dr. Srividya Iyer’s passion for mental health began in childhood when her father told her stories while she sat on his lap.
Drs. Cecilia Flores and Patricia Pelufo Silveira quoted in Le Devoir
La signature neurobiologique de l’impulsivitĂ© « On savait dĂ©jĂ qu’un rĂ©seau de gènes Ă©tait associĂ© Ă l’impulsivitĂ© chez les animaux », explique en entrevue tĂ©lĂ©phonique Jose Maria Restrepo, doctorant au Programme intĂ©grĂ© en neurosciences de l’UniversitĂ© ɬŔď·¬. En Ă©tudiant des souris, les chercheurs — sous la direction de Cecilia Flores, professeure titulaire au DĂ©partement de psychiatrie — avaient prĂ©alablement dĂ©terminĂ© l’importance d’un gène, le DCC.
Dr. Nicolas Cermakian featured in Le Soleil
Faut-il rester à l’heure normale ?
«Mais le dĂ©bat devrait ĂŞtre beaucoup plus large que ça, plaide Nicolas Cermakian, chercheur en psychiatrie et spĂ©cialiste de la chronobiologie au Centre de recherche Douglas de l’UniversitĂ© ɬŔď·¬. C’est vrai que le changement d’heure a des effets aigus [typiquement sur quelques jours tout au plus].» Lire ici
Dr. Rob Whitley featured in La Presse
Un programme de mentorat pour aider les jeunes hommes noirs à réussir Financé par le gouvernement fédéral, le projet « Flex to Launch » vise à inculquer des compétences de base à de jeunes hommes noirs âgés de 18 à 28 ans afin de faciliter, entre autres, leur intégration au marché du travail.
Dr. CĂ©cile Rouseau featured in Le Devoir, Global News
La Dre Rousseau veut accélérer le rapatriement d’enfants et de mères détenus en Syrie
Une psychiatre quĂ©bĂ©coise, qui contribue aux efforts visant Ă soutenir les enfants de femmes dĂ©tenues dans des camps en Syrie pour s’être jointes Ă Daech, exhorte le gouvernement fĂ©dĂ©ral Ă accĂ©lĂ©rer leur rapatriement. La Dre CĂ©cile Rousseau, une psychiatre pĂ©diatrique Ă l’UniversitĂ© ɬŔď·¬, dit que plus on attend, plus dur sera le processus pour tous ceux qui y sont impliquĂ©s.
Dr. Marie-Josée Brouillette and the Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison Service featured in the media
Thanks to an unprecedented collaboration between the Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison Service, the Clinical Nutrition Service and Food Services, First Nations and Inuit inpatients are now able to enjoy a traditional snack, bannock. The bannock story has generated a lot of interest. Read more
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Dr. CĂ©cile Rousseau interviewed by The Current
Women repatriated from ISIS camps should be offered rehabilitation, not punishment: professor For women and children returning from ISIS detention camps, reintegration into Canadian society may be a challenge — but an expert in preventing violent extremism said it's important the opportunity is provided. "Rehab and reintegration are the keys to Canadian safety," said Dr. CĂ©cile Rousseau, a professor of ɬŔď·¬'s Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry.
Dr. Howard Margolese elected as Vice President Research of the CCEIP
Dr. Howard Margolese was elected as Vice President Research of the Canadian Consortium for Early Intervention in Psychosis (CCEIP). The mission of CCEIP is to enhance optimum care for Canadians in the early phase of psychosis through improved service models, the generation and translation of knowledge, and engagement and partnership with multiple stakeholder. Congratulations Dr. Margolese!