Faculty

Amazing Brain Science Talks 2025: Exploring Brain-Heart Connections

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:41:49 +0000

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. Held at the Grande Bibliothèque in Montreal, the event attracted over 100 attendees for an engaging afternoon discussing popular topics in brain health.

Neurogenesis Speaker Series

admin — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:56:42 +0000

Come meet HBHL-supported Faculty! Wednesday, January 21, 2026
4:30–6:30 p.m. (includes a one-hour reception)

Dr. Hirsh Rosenfeld Distinguished Public Lecture in Family Medicine: Fixing Primary Care in Canada: What Social Science Can Teach Us

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 19:34:10 +0000

The presentation will be in English but comments and questions in French are most welcome.

Presentation title: Fixing Primary Care in Canada: What Social Science Can Teach Us.

Dr. Bruno Giros named to IUPHAR Neuropsychopharmacology Committee

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:01:35 +0000

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). This appointment recognizes his outstanding expertise in neuropharmacology and his commitment to advancing research on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

Dr Gustavo Turecki, TVA Nouvelles

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:02:33 +0000

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

Dr Mallar Chakravarty, Radio-Canada

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:03:52 +0000

Les conséquences du cannabis durant la grossesse. Écoutez ici

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

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:12:57 +0000

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 Ģ��Ƶ researchers, including 11 members of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS), earned this distinction. Congratulations to Dr. Turecki for being among this select group of globally influential researchers!

Dr. Rob Whitley, The Global and Mail

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:50:56 +0000

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

Dre Linda Booij, La Presse

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:53:19 +0000

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

Dre Rachel Rabin, La Presse

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:54:27 +0000

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

[VIRTUAL] Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series: The Humanity of the Neurosciences

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:56:18 +0000

The Feindel Brain and Mind Seminar Series will advance the vision of Dr. William Feindel (1918–2014), Former Director of the Neuro (1972–1984), to constantly bridge the clinical and research realms.

Dre Cécile Rousseau, Le journal de Montréal

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:48:31 +0000

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

Psychiatry Awards Night 2025

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:59:21 +0000

We’re excited to share highlights from the 40th Annual Departmental Awards Night, hosted by the Ģ��Ƶ 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!

Dr. Nicolas Tritsch, Nature

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:49:32 +0000

How genetically encoded sensors have lit up neuroscience. Read more

27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture

admin — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:31:25 +0000

The 27th Annual Neuropsychology Day and Brenda Milner Lecture honours the career and achievements of Professor Brenda Milner, an eminent cognitive neuroscientist and pioneer of the discipline of neuropsychology.