Thirteen HBHL-funded researchers awarded CIHR Spring 2025 Project Grants

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research's Project Grant: Spring 2025 competition has approved 435 research grants for a total investment of approximately $411M, with 123 projects funded in Quebec.

HBHL is proud to announce that 13 HBHL-funded researchers will receive support for seven projects, representing an investment of over $6.7M at McGill and the Douglas Research Centre.

HBHL Scientific Director Alan Evans receives Order of Canada

Original article by The Neuro.

Career of breakthroughs in neuroimaging recognized with one of the nation’s highest honours 

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.

Alan Evans receives Order of Canada

Career of breakthroughs in neuroimaging recognized with one of the nation’s highest honours

A career that took an uncharted trajectory has been recognized with the Order of Canada, one of the country’s top honours.

Dre Gabriella Gobbi: La Presse

Le bon et le mauvais de la kétamine. Lire ici

Dr Kyle Greenway: La Presse, Radio-Canada

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. Simon Ducharme: CTV News, Global News

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

Dr Jean-Philippe Gagné : Radio-Canada Ohdio, Télé Québec

Pénélope - Entrevue avec Jean-Philippe Gagné : Traiter les phobies. Écoutez ici

Y'a du Monde à Messe. Regardez ici

Dr. Nicolas Cermakian: McGill Newsroom

How disrupted daily rhythms can affect adolescent brain development. Read more

Dr. Lena Palaniyappan Ranked Among the Top 10 Schizophrenia Researchers

Dr. Lena Palaniyappan has earned a place among the world’s top 10 schizophrenia researchers, according to the latest rankings by ScholarGPS™. Over the past five years, he is ranked 9th globally and 1st in Canada, reflecting his outstanding contributions to the field.

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

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.

Leyton Addiction Research Prize

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.

 

Annual Psychiatry Research Day 2025

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.

Dr. Rob Whitley: Global News

June is Men’s Health Month. Listen here

Congratulations to the 2025 AMPQ Award Recipients!

We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 AMPQ Annual Awards, who were honored during a gala in May.

🏆 Dr. Cécile Rousseau Recipient of the Heinz E. Lehmann Award for Excellence in Psychiatry. This award recognizes a psychiatrist whose exceptional contributions across various professional activities have significantly advanced and elevated the field of psychiatry.

Dr. Gabriella Gobbi: Scientific American and Nature

Sleep Better with New Drugs, Select Cannabinoids and Wearable Devices. Read more

New treatments to put insomnia to bed. Read more