Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025: Exploring Brain-Heart Connections

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Healthy Brains, Healthy Lives (HBHL) presented the third edition of the Amazing Brain Science Talks, in partnership with Brain Canada Foundation and the Brain-Heart Interconnectome.

From Script to Speed: How First Language Influences Reading

Half the world is multilingual but does one's first writing system shape how you read in English?

Dr. Gustavo Turecki Named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers List

Clarivate has released its 2025 Highly Cited Researchers™ (HCRs) list, recognizing scientists whose publications rank among the top 1% most cited worldwide in their fields. This year, 24 McGill researchers, including 11 members of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), earned this distinction. Congratulations to Dr.

Guest Lecture Spotlight: Prof. James MacDougall on Language and Inclusion

On November 25, Professor James MacDougall, whose long-standing work to improve quality of life for deaf and disabled people in Canada (https://www.gg.ca/en/honours/recipients/146-9382), delivered a masterclass guest lecture to undergraduates in “The Psychology of Bilingualism” (psyc341), taught by Professor Debra Titone. It was a privilege to learn about this field and Dr. MacDougall’s work that all present enjoyed!

Dr Mallar Chakravarty, Radio-Canada

Les conséquences du cannabis durant la grossesse. Écoutez ici

Dr Gustavo Turecki, TVA Nouvelles

Avancées en psychiatrie: «Ce n’est pas difficile de traiter la dépression». Écoutez ici

Dr. Bruno Giros named to IUPHAR Neuropsychopharmacology Committee

Dr. Bruno Giros has been appointed to the Neuropsychopharmacology Committee of the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR) as the representative of the Canadian Society for Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CSPT).

Psychiatry Awards Night 2025

We’re excited to share highlights from the 40th Annual Departmental Awards Night, hosted by the McGill Psychiatry Residents’ Association on November 17 at Thomson House. The evening was filled with celebration, laughter, and heartfelt recognition of our residents, site coordinators, and faculty. Congratulations to all nominees and award recipients, and a sincere thank you to everyone who helped make this event so memorable. We look forward to celebrating with you again next year!

Dre Rachel Rabin, La Presse

Cannabis : Des gènes clés de la dépendance découverts. Lire ici

Dre Linda Booij, La Presse

Troubles alimentaires : attention à l’« OSFED ». Lire ici

Dr. Rob Whitley, The Global and Mail

Opinion: We owe it to Canadian men and boys to prioritize their mental health. Read more

Dr. Nicolas Tritsch, Nature

How genetically encoded sensors have lit up neuroscience. Read more

Dre Cécile Rousseau, Le journal de Montréal

Grand-mère attaquée à coups de hache : « Il faut garder le lien avec nos ados », prévient une pédopsychiatre. Écoutez ici

NeuroSphere's Demo Day shines a light on innovation at McGill!

NeuroSphere hosted its third annual Demo Day last month, gathering 100+ attendees for an afternoon of pitches from eleven McGill-based startups and some lively networking.

A showcase of the latest in neuroscience innovation and a celebration of Quebec's entrepreneurship ecosystem, Demo Day featured pitches by:

Prof. Signy Sheldon Featured in Scientific American: How Storytelling Shapes Memory

Professor Signy Sheldon (McGill Psychology & Canada Research Chair in Cognitive Neuroscience of Memory ) and her team - also featured in The Journal of Neuroscience and Society for Neuroscience-  explored how different storytelling styles (emotional/conceptual vs. Concrete/perceptual detail) actively shape how and where our brains store memories.