Recent awards obtained by our researchers
Two projects selected to receive the 2026 edition of the Douglas Open Science Awards
We are pleased to announce the awardees of the fourth edition of the Douglas Open Science Awards! These awards are made possible through funding from the Douglas Foundation and the Tanenbaum Open Science Initiative (TOSI). Of the many worthy applications received, the following two projects were awarded. The selected trainees have demonstrated a clear alignment with…
Dr. Pablo Martinez receives the 2026 Leyton Addiction Research Prize
June 16, 2026 Congratulations to Dr Pablo Martinez, winner of the Leyton Prize for Research into Addiction, on the publication of his recent article in the JAMA Network. The Leyton Addiction Research Prize was announced on June 11 by Dr. Marco Leyton, whose annual gift generously recognizes a trainee (graduate student or postdoctoral fellow) from…
The Fonds de recherche du Québec funds research at the Douglas
On April 30, 2026, the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) announced the results of its funding applications. We are delighted to announce that several members of the Douglas Research Centre have received support from FRQ through Research scholar, DIALOGUE, and postdoctoral, doctoral and masters training awards. Congratulations to everyone who received funding! Research Scholar…
2026 Luminas Prize: researchers from the Centre recognized
On March 26, the CIUSSS de l’Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal held its 2026 Luminas Awards ceremony. This award recognises the exceptional achievements and outstanding contributions of the CIUSSS’s staff, managers, doctors and researchers. “I am very touched by the commitment and passion that drives all of our teams. This collective energy pushes us to innovate and to reach…
Dr. Ridha Joober elected as member of the Académie nationale de médecine de France
March 24, 2026 We are pleased to share that Dr. Ridha Joober has been elected as a Membre correspondant étranger of the Académie Nationale de Médecine de France, effective March 10, 2026. This distinction reflects his formal election into one of the Academy’s official membership categories. The Académie nationale de médecine de France, founded in 1820, is a French institution that advises public authorities and contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of health…
Congratulations to the 2026 VIVA Award winners!
The VIVA Mental Health Science POP Awards competition is an opportunity for students and postdocs at the Douglas Research Centre to gain experience communicating their research topics to a wider audience. Since May, a dozen Douglas students have been preparing to participate in one of three challenges, receiving training and feedback from various speakers. The…
Video presentation of Dr Lena Palaniyappan’s work for the Royal-Mach Gaensslen Prize
4 February 2026, Last week, the Royal-Mach Gaensslen Prize award ceremony was held, at which Dr Lena Palaniyappan received the prize. During the ceremony, a video specially produced for the occasion was shown to highlight the major impact of her research. Winner of the 2025 award, Dr Palaniyappan is revolutionising youth mental health by combining…
Congratulations to our CIHR Project Grant Recipients!
CIHR results for the last project grant competition were published yesterday. We are pleased to report that in this latest competition, Douglas researchers have secured nearly $5.8M in grant funding. Congratulations to our successful applicants, and thank you to Dr. Dominique Walker, who chairs the Internal Grant Review Committee, as well as to all the researchers who gave their time to review their colleagues’…
Dr Lena Palaniyappan receives the Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Award for Mental Health Research
January 7, 2026 Dr Lena Palaniyappan has been awarded the 2025 Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research, a national award that recognises major scientific innovations. This prestigious prize acknowledges Dr Palaniyappan’s work to transform the early detection and treatment of psychosis, one of the most serious and resource-intensive mental illnesses. Understanding and preventing psychosis in…
Dr. Gustavo Turecki listed on the Highly Cited Researchers 2025 list
December 8, 2025 The Douglas Research Centre is proud to announce that Dr. Gustavo Turecki has been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list from Clarivate. The highly anticipated annual list identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade. Their names…
Appointment of Dr. Delphine Raucher-Chéné to the CREST Network
December 5, 2025 We are pleased to announce that Dr. Delphine Raucher-Chéné has been appointed as a member of the CREST network (Collaborative Research in Early Stage Treatment). The CREST network brings together international researchers and clinicians specializing in bipolar disorder and early-stage mental health interventions. Its goal is to foster scientific collaboration, share best…
Dr Bruno Giros appointed to the IUPHAR Neuropsychopharmacology Committee
November 27, 2025 Dr Bruno Giros has been appointed to the Neuropsychopharmacology Committee of the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (IUPHAR) as representative of the Canadian Society for Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CSPT). This honour recognizes his expertise in neuropharmacology and his commitment to advancing research on neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Despite considerable progress…
Dr. Romina Mizrahi appointed Director of the McGill Research Centre for Cannabis
Montreal, November 14, 2025 Dr. Romina Mizrahi has been appointed as the new Director of the McGill Research Centre for Cannabis (MRCC). In her new role, Dr. Mizrahi will oversee strategic initiatives in research, funding, partnerships, and innovation, guiding the centre’s efforts to advance scientific understanding and practical applications of cannabis. The MRCC is recognized…
The PEPP-Montreal project recognized at the 2025 Hippocrate Awards for technological innovation in mental health
We are pleased to inform you that the PEPP-Montreal team and CIUSSS ODIM, in collaboration with Greybox Solutions, had the honour of receiving the Hippocrate Award – Technological Innovation, (Emerging category), for the project: “Implementation of a digital solution in mental health to support the use of measurement-based care and improve the quality of care…
Dr. Rob Whitley Awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
We are proud to announce that earlier this year, Dr. Rob Whitley was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal, a national honour recognizing exceptional service and achievement. This medal is conferred upon individuals who have made significant contributions to Canada—whether through impactful work at the national, provincial, territorial, or community level—or who have…
Dr. Michael Meaney Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
October 20, 2025 The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) announced today the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. The Douglas Research Centre is pleased to announce that Dr. Michael Meaney is among the newly elected members. Dr. Meaney is widely credited with launching the field of behavioral epigenetics…
Applications are open for the 2025 Hendlisz Awards!
The Leo and Rachel Hendlisz Awards are given to the best research articles of the year published by students and postdoctoral fellows of the Douglas Research Centre. These awards, which have been attributed every year since 2012, are an opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of students and postdoctoral fellows of the Douglas Research Centre and…
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy joins the Board of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
October 1, 2025 Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy has joined the Board of Directors of the Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention (CASP), bringing her expertise and commitment to advancing suicide prevention in Canada. She is honored to take on this role and looks forward to collaborating with colleagues to foster hope and make a meaningful difference in…
2025 VIVA Awards
Registration form for VIVA Mental Health / Science POP competition Douglas Research Centre The VIVA Mental Health Awards aim to reward trainees engaging in knowledge mobilization activities. The VIVA Mental Health Studio and VIVA Mental Health Workshops are available to trainees to help them develop their knowledge mobilization products, and the Douglas Research Centre communication…
Dr Lena Palaniyappan in the top 10 in schizophrenia – ScholarGPS™
June 16, 2025 We are proud to announce that Dr Lena Palaniyappan is in the top 10 of Highly Ranked Scholars™ in the field of schizophrenia: over the last 5 years, he is ranked 9th worldwide and 1st in Canada! Dr Palaniyappan’s team with whom he conducts his research projects Highly Ranked Scholars™ are…
Dr. Mahsa Dadar receives the 2025 Principal’s Prize for Outstanding Early-career Researchers
May 29, 2025 We are proud to announce that Dr. Mahsa Dadar has received the 2025 Principal’s Prize for Outstanding Early Career Researchers. This award, presented by McGill University, recognizes early-career researchers for their scientific contributions. Adapted from story written by Robin Koning “As rising leaders in health research, Professors Chen, Dadar and Friesen are…
FRQ-Santé funds numerous Douglas researchers and students
May 2, 2025 This week, the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) announced the results of its funding applications for researcher and student salary awards. We are pleased to announce that six researchers, one DIALOGUE project and numerous students have been funded! Congratulations to all! FRQS Research Scholars Katie Lavigne – Research Scholar, Junior 1…
A study on human hippocampal neurogenesis wins award from the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation
The research team led by Dr. Naguib Mechawar has been awarded the Silver Prize of the Dr. Francis Wayne Quan Memorial Award, a distinction presented by the Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience (JPN) in collaboration with the Mach-Gaensslen Foundation of Canada. This award, accompanied by a $1,500 grant, recognizes one of the best scientific articles…
Yassine Benhajali wins first prize for AI predictive model
Yassine Benhajali from the D3SM received first prize for an AI predictive model based on CIUSSS data at the ‘Congrès de la Société Québécoise de l’intelligence artificielle en médecine’ that took place at CRCHUM last week. Congratulations Yassine!
Fall 2024 CIHR Project Grant Results
Congratulations to our CIHR Project Grant Recipients! CIHR results for the last project grant competition were published today. We are pleased to report that in this latest competition, Douglas researchers have collectively secured nearly $4.5M – congratulations to all successful applicants, and thank you to Dr. Dominique Walker, who chairs the Internal Grant Review Committee, as well as…
Douglas Researchers Among the Top 2% of the World’s Most Influential Scientists
November 4, 2024 We are proud to highlight that several of our researchers are ranked among the top 2% of the world’s most influential scientists, according to the recently released list by Stanford and Elsevier. This recognition underscores the significant impact of their work in their respective fields. Among the Douglas Research Centre scientists featured…
Dr. Patrícia Silveira elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) membership
Octobre 30, 2024 We are pleased to announce that Dr. Patrícia Silveira has been elected to the Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) membership. The Society for Pediatric Research ‘s mission is to cultivate a diverse network of child health researchers through collaboration, community, mentorship and advocacy, and we are thrilled that Dr. Silveira will…
Katie Lavigne wins Tremplin Ambassador award
October 21, 2024 Congratulations to Dr. Katie Lavigne on her Tremplin Ambassador 2024-2025 award! This award highlights her leadership and dedication to the training of young biomedical researchers. TREMPLIN is a consortium committed to supporting students and postdoctoral fellows in the biomedical sciences. Formed in 2021, it brings together health research centres affiliated with McGill…
Dr. Mark Brandon receives Momentum grant from Brain Canada
September 19, 2024 On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Brain Canada announced the five winners of its Momentum Grants, a program designed to offer researchers an opportunity to expand their projects already funded under the Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program. This program enables early-career researchers to explore new dimensions of their work, with the ambition…
Dr. Rachel Rabin receives Brain Canada’s 2023 Future Leaders Award
September 17, 2024 On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, Brain Canada announced the winners of the fifth cohort of Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research program. Brain Canada is a foundation dedicated to the advancement of neuroscience in Canada. Thanks to an anchor gift from the Azrieli Foundation and the support of visionary donors, the foundation…
Dr. Jai Shah honoured by the Royal Society of Canada
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) recently elected 104 new Fellows for their outstanding scientific achievements and announced the incoming class of the RSC College. This recognition, the highest distinction awarded in the arts, social sciences and natural sciences, testifies to the significant impact these researchers have had on society. Among them, Jai Shah, psychiatrist…
Dr. Rixing Lin obtains the Brain Star Award
August 12, 2024 Dr. Rixing Lin, from Dr. Gustavo Turecki‘s team, recently obtained the Brain Star Award for his contributions to research on the mechanisms of depression. He was involved in the conception, execution, and coordination of all aspects of the research, including data interpretation and manuscript preparation. Antidepressants are the cornerstone of treatment for…
Pedro Rosa Neto wins Alzheimer’s Association “Excellence in Neuroscience Mentoring” Award
May 23, 2024 Alzheimer’s Association has awarded Dr. Pedro Rosa-Neto for his work in neuroscience mentoring. Alzheimer’s Association has recognized the work of several neuroscientists. Through various awards, they are recognizing the next generation of neuroscience leaders who will help advance Alzheimer’s research. Dr. Pedro Rosa Nota received the “Excellence in Neuroscience Mentoring” Award. I…
Three Douglas researchers and several students awarded FRQS funding
April 30, 2024 Congratulations to our researchers and students who have received FRQS funding! The Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQS) today announced the results of its funding applications for researcher and student salary awards. We are pleased to announce that three of our researchers have received FRQS salary awards, in the junior, senior, and…
Dr. Michael Meaney elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
April 25, 2024 The American Academy of Arts and Sciences, through its President David W. Oxtoby and Chairman of the Board Goodwin H. Liu, has revealed the names of the 250 individuals who have been elected to the Academy in 2024. Among this list of new Academy members is Dr. Michael Meaney. Founded in 1780,…
Douglas researchers awarded two new and one renewed Canada Research Chairs
March 13, 2024 Today the Government of Canada announced the new Canada Research Chairs (CRC), one of the country’s highest academic honours. We are pleased to announce that two new Chairs have been awarded to Douglas researchers, Dr. Srividya Iyer and Dr. Massimiliano Orri. In addition, Dr. Gustavo Turecki’s CRC was renewed for 7 years.…
Dr. Delphine Raucher-Chéné obtains a 2023 Clinical Innovation Pilot Fund Award
Dr. Delphine Raucher-Chéné has obtained a McGill PSychiatry 2023 Clinical Innovation Pilot Fund Award for her project, entitled, Minds@Work for individuals with bipolar disorder. The prize amount of $25,000 is intended to support research projects relating to the implementation of clinical innovations in patient care. Congratulations to Dr. Delphine Raucher-Chéné!
Lena Palaniyappan awarded a Discretionary Award from the Wellcome Trust
January 11, 2023 Last December, Dr. Lena Palaniyappan, co-investigator in a project led by Dr. Iris Sommer at the University Medical Center Groningen, was awarded a Discretionary Award from the Wellcome Trust to predict emerging psychotic relapse. This initiative aligns with Dr. Palaniyappan’s broader research focus on leveraging speech and language for guiding clinical decision-making.…
Dr Cecilia Flores promoted to Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
December 6, 2023 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Cecilia Flores has just been promoted to Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP). Promotion of ACNP members to fellow status is based on both their scientific reputation and their contributions to the College through committee work and involvement in the Annual Meeting program.…
Video presentation of Dr. Srividya Iyer’s work premiered during her Royal-Mach Gaensslen Prize ceremony
December 5, 2023 On December 5, 2023, Dr. Srividya Iyer received the Royal-Mach Gaensslen Prize. During this recorded ceremony and discussion, a specially-made video presents Dr. Iyer’s work and the impact of her research activities. Watch the video here: The full ceremony is also available here: Event recording Congratulations again, Dr. Iyer!
Dr. Michel Perreault receives a prize from Centre of expertise and collaborations in concomitant disorders
November 23, 2023 We are pleased to share that during their 5th Scientific activity, the Centre d’expertise et de collaboration en troubles concomitants (CECTC), awarded Dr. Michel Perreaut with the Recognition Prize, to underscore his “exceptional involvement to promote the needs of people living with a concurrent disorder and to develop integrated approaches that are…
Dr. Alain Brunet obtains the Acfas 2023 Léo Pariseau Award
November 22, 2023 On November 16, Acfas held its 79th annual Gala, during which it awarded its prestigious Acfas Prizes. We are proud to announce that this year, Dr. Alain Brunet received the Léo Pariseau Award for Biological and Health Sciences. Created in 1944 and named in honour of Léo Pariseau, radiologist and first president…
Dr. Gustavo Turecki listed on the Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list
November 19, 2023 The Douglas Research Centre is proud to announce that Dr. Gustavo Turecki has been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list from Clarivate. The highly anticipated annual list identifies researchers who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen field or fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade. Their…
Dr. Srividya Iyer receives the Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research
November 7, 2023 We are delighted to share that Dr. Srividya Iyer is the 2023 recipient of The Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize for Mental Health Research. Dr. Iyer’s research focuses on adolescence and young adulthood, because they represent a period of promise and potential. Unfortunately, over 60% of mental health and/or substance use health challenges develop between…
Drs. Mallar Chakravarty and Marie-Claude Geoffroy named as 2023 Members to the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists
September 26, 2023 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. Mallar Chakravarty and Marie-Claude…
Drs. Corina Nagy and Mahsa Dadar named Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research
September 22, 2023 We are pleased to announce that Drs. Corina Nagy and Mahsa Dadar have both been named as 2022 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research. Yesterday, Brain Canada Foundation announced the 28 Future Leaders in Canadian Brain Research for this year, who will each receive $100,000 grants to support their developing research careers.…
Dr. Laurence Roy receives the Rosemary Wedderburn Brown Prize
September 21, 2023 Laurence Roy, erg., OT, PhD, is the 2023 recipient of the Rosemary Wedderburn Brown Prize. This award is named for the McGill alumna who was the first Black woman elected to a provincial legislature in Canada and recognizes a faculty member from the Schools of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Nursing and Physical and Occupational…
Bruno Giros wins the Senior Investigator Award by the CSPT
Congratulations to Dr. Bruno Giros on winning the CSPT 2022/2023 Senior Investigator Award by Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CSPT) The Senior Investigator Award recognizes and stimulates research in the field of basic or clinical pharmacology. Each year, the award is presented to a member in good standing of the Canadian Society for Pharmacology and…
Seven Douglas researchers and several students obtain FRQS awards
April 27, 2023 Congratulations to our researchers and students who received FRQS funding! The Fonds de recherche du Québec announced its funding results today, for both researcher and student salary awards. We are pleased to announce that seven of our researchers were awarded FRQS salary awards, including junior, senior, clinical, and “mérite” categories. Chercheur-boursier/chercheuse-boursière…
Dr. Patricia Pelufo Silveira named Associate Director of McGill’s IPN Program
March 6, 2023 Congratulations to Dr. Patricia Pelufo Silveira, who was just named Associate Director of McGill’s Integrated Program in Neuroscience (IPN). Dr. Silveira is a paediatrician and neuroscientist with extensive research, teaching and clinical experiences, and has also demonstrated significant mentorship in preparing research leaders for the future. In this new role at McGill’s…
