Resident Awards Night 2023
The Resident Awards Night took place on November 20, 2023. We would like to thank the MPRA and the Department of Psychiatry for making this a special evening where we were able to honor Faculty, Residents and Administrative Staff achievements. Congratulations to all this year’s winners!
In memoriam: Dr. Dennis Engels
It is with sadness and fond memories that we share with you the passing of Dr. Dennis Engels, kindhearted man, sought-after supervisor, dedicated psychiatrist and esteemed teacher who, twice, received the Sigmund Freud Award for Excellence in Teaching. Dr. Engels began working at the AMI/RVH in 1960 and diligently served the Department of Psychiatry for over 50 years.
Dr. Alain Brunet receives the Prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau
Congratulations to Dr. Alain Brunet winner of the Prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau 2023 for biological and health sciences! The Prix Acfas Léo-Pariseau is awarded to a researcher in recognition of the excellence and influence of his or her work and actions in the biological or health sciences.
Dr. Michel Perreault honoured for his work
Dr. Michel Perreault reçoit le Prix de Reconnaissance visant à souligner l'implication exceptionnelle pour faire valoir les besoins des personnes qui vivent avec un trouble concomitant et pour porter des approches intégrées et mieux adaptées pour ces personnes du Centre d'expertise et de collaboration en troubles concomitants (CECTC) lors de la journée scientifique du CECTC à l'amphithéâtre Pierre Péladeau du CHUM le 15 novembre. Félicitations Dr. Perreault!
Dr. Turecki included on Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers (HCRs) list
Sixteen McGill researchers have been included on the Highly Cited Researchers™ (HCRs) list, as published by Clarivate. To be included in the prestigious list, researchers must rank in the top 1 per cent worldwide for their fields and publications in the Web of Science index.
Dre Cécile Rousseau, La Presse
Clinique de polarisation : « Aplatir la courbe de la haine ». Lire ici
Dr. Srividya Iyer receives the Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research
Congratulations to Dr. Srividya Iyer recipient of the Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research! The prestigious Royal Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research is awarded each year to an outstanding mental health researcher, enabling future exploration and discovery. Read more
Dr. Gustavo Turecki, TV5 Monde
Canada : une banque de cerveaux à disposition des scientifiques. Regardez ici
Dr. Gabriella Gobbi, Montreal Gazette
Susceptible to seasonal depression? There are ways to get ahead of it. Read more
Project call: Department of Psychiatry Clinical Innovation Pilot Fund
The Department aims to foster clinical innovation and the development of initiatives that will benefit patients. We are therefore launching a new competition to support projects by departmental members that will bring us closer to these goals. Up to two projects will be selected for a one time 25,000$ grant.
Drs. Mallar Chakravarty and Marie-Claude Geoffroy named as 2023 Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) and its Members have elected this year’s new Fellows and named the incoming class of the RSC College. In addition to 101 new Fellows, the Royal Society of Canada has elected 58 new Members of the RSC College. Among them are Drs.
Dr. Romina Mizrahi, CBC
5 years of legal cannabis: fewer charges, many hospitalizations and more than a few questions. Read more
Drs. Alan Evans, Patricia Silveira, Gustavo Turecki, YouTube
The Ludmer Centre for Neuroinformatics and Mental Health through the lens of its Scientific Directors. Watch the video
Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto, Montreal Gazette
Everyone wants to age well. These 'super-agers' know how. Read more
Dr. Simon Ducharme, Téléquébec
Beau dans ma tête - Le rôle de la mémoire dans notre bien-être. Regardez ici