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
Obituary – Dr. Marc Laporta
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Dr. Marc Laporta.
Dr. Laporta was a valued member of the Department of Psychiatry for over 36 years, working at the MUHC and at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute, where he led the WHO Collaborative Center.
Dr. Reut Gruber, iHeart
The clocks will be falling back yet again this weekend. Listen here
Dr. Reut Gruber, CityNews
‘Gain improved sleep’: Montreal psychologist clocks in on coping with daylight saving time ending this weekend. Read more
Dr. Massimiliano Orri, McGill Newsroom
Study links early cannabis use and health problems. Read more
Dr Simon Ducharme, Le Téléjournal - Radio-Canada, La Presse
Un médicament pour ralentir la maladie d’Alzheimer autorisé par Santé Canada. Regardez ici
Un nouveau médicament contre l’alzheimer. Lire ici
From the Graduate Office
Congratulations to Bing Cai and Sabrah Khanyari, recipients of the Fall 2025 GREAT Travel Award! Each award, valued at $823, supports graduate students in their research-related travel expenses and conference participation. The winners were selected by lottery.
Four additional awards will be available for Winter 2026 and Summer 2026—details to come. Eligible students are encouraged to apply!
Dr David Benrimoh, Radio-Canada
« Allo? J’écoute… » : la détresse humaine à l’ère de l’IA. Lire ici
From the Graduate Office
Congratulations to Bing Cai and Sabrah Khanyari, recipients of the Fall 2025 GREAT Travel Award! Each award, valued at $823, supports graduate students in their research-related travel expenses and conference participation. The winners were selected by lottery.
Four additional awards will be available for Winter 2026 and Summer 2026—details to come. Eligible students are encouraged to apply!
Dr. Michael Meaney Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Dr. Michael Meaney is among 100 newly elected regular members of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the highest honors in health and medicine. He is recognized for pioneering research in behavioral epigenetics, revealing how early life adversity can alter gene expression and impact brain development.