Dr. Nicolas Cermakian receives the 2022 SRBR Directors' Award for Service
Dr. Nicolas Cermakian received the 2022 Society for Research on Biological Rhythms (SRBR) Directors' Award for Service, which is given to honor and thank members for their broad contributions to the field of Chronobiology. Congratulations Dr. Cermakian!
Dr. Simon Ducharme and the AFX Medical Team win the First Marika Zelenka Roy Innovation Prize
The 5th Annual McGill Clinical Innovation Competition and Awards Ceremony took place virtually on May 10. This Competition aims to inspire members of our Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences community to conceive and develop promising ideas that will have a direct and positive impact on Canadian or global health care. Congratulations to Dr. Simon Ducharme and the AFX Medical team!
Dr. Bruno Giros awarded a CCNP Heinz Lehman Award
Dr. Bruno Giros was awarded the 2022 Canadian College of Neuropsycho-pharmacology (CCNP) Heinz Lehmann Award, which is given out in recognition of outstanding contributions by a single individual in neuropsychopharmacology research in Canada. Congratulations Dr. Giros! Read more
Dr. Natasha Rajah appointed Assistant Dean, Academic Career Development, FMHS
Dr. Natasha Rajah was appointed to the new position of Assistant Dean, Academic Career Development, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) effective April 1, 2022. Congratulations Dr. Rajah! Read more
Dr. Rob Whitley featured in National Post
Opinion: Helping people suffering from mental illness return to work
(Co-authored by Rob Whitley) The first week of May is Mental Health Week in Canada. One of the legacies of the COVID-19 pandemic will be the lasting impact it has on the mental health of our society.
National Post
Dr. Simon Ducharme elected as a Fellow of the American Neuropsychiatric Association
Dr. Simon Ducharme was elected a a Fellow of the American Neuropsychiatric Association (ANPA). This is in recognition of his significant contributions to the fields of neuropsychiatry, behavioral neurology, neuropsychology, or the clinical neurosciences, and to the ANPA organization. Congratulations Dr. Ducharme!
Dr. Leon Tourian receives AMI-Québec 2022 Exemplary Psychiatrist Award
This award is given by AMI-Québec in recognition of Dr. Tourian’s work with vulnerable members of society and increasing sensitivity to their needs to improve collaborations and enhance care. It is in appreciation of his part in changing the landscape in the attitude of practitioners and families recognizing that mental illness and mental health challenges are a ‘family affair. The award will be officially presented at AMI-Québec’s Annual General Meeting.
Dr. Gabriella Gobbi featured in La Presse
Traitements psychologiques | Avancées montréalaises sur les drogues psychédéliques
AFTD/ADDF Grantees to Study Potential FTD Treatments and Biomarkers
AFTD grants support scientists as they conduct vital research into advancing our understanding of FTD. Several newly awarded grants are driving hope for a future where FTD can be detected earlier in the disease process and effectively treated.
Dr. Srividya Iyer quoted in Global & Mail
How mental health training for regular citizens is helping to fill Canada’s therapy gap
Dr. Srividya Iyer featured in Canadian Immigrant
Ninth annual ‘Immigrant Women of Inspiration’ features four women pushing boundaries in science and technology
Dr. Jaswant Guzder appointed to CPA's structural racism task force
Congratulations to Dr. Jaswant Guzder who was appointed to Canadian Psychiatric Association’s (CPA) structural racism task force. This task force focuses on a number of important mandates including proposing specific actions and recommendations to eliminate structural racism, provide education and resources on Canadian psychiatry’s history regarding structural racism, etc.
Dr. Alain Brunet on TEDx Talk
La thérapie de la reconsolidation by Dr. Alain Brunet.
Dr. Karine Igartua featured in La Presse
Changement de sexe à l’état civil | Pas moins de 659 demandes autorisées au Québec en 2021
Dr. Myrna Lashley quoted on CBC
Quebec's 6th wave could be as bad as the last, health expert warns