In addition to being a world- renowned researcher in the field of neuroscience and mental health and to presently hold the position of Quebec’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Quirion was the Scientific Director of the Douglas Research Centre from 1996 to 2011. As such, he has highly contributed to model the research centre as we know it. In particular, he has always been a strong promoter of the essential contribution of students to the research centre. With this in mind, this new excellence award aims to recognize the outstanding research contribution of Master students of the Douglas Research Centre. This award is presented by the Douglas Research Centre and the Douglas Foundation, thanks to the generosity of alumni and collaborators.
In 2025, the winners of Rémi Quirion Excellence Award are :
- Chloé Voyer (Drs Ian Gold & Geneviève Sauvé teams)
- Ishana Rue (Dr. Simon Ducharme team)
In 2024, the winner of Rémi Quirion Excellence Award, worth $500, is Sebastián Boy Waxman, Dr. Nicolas Cermakian team.
In 2023, the winner of Rémi Quirion Excellence Award, worth $500, is Vincent Paquin, in teams of Drs Marie-Claude Geoffroy and Jai Shah.
One prize, worth $500, was awarded to Nadia Blostein, masters’ student, Dr Mallar Chakravarty‘s team.
One prize, worth $500, was awarded to Firoza Lussier, student at Dr Pedro Rosa-Neto‘s lab.
One prize, worth $500, was awarded to Kelly Perlman, student at Dr Naguib Mechawar‘s lab.
One prize, worth $500, was awarded to Despina Bolanis, student at Dr Marie-Claude Geoffroy‘s lab.
The winner of the Quirion Award 2018 is Joseph Therriault, student at Dr Pedro Rosa-Neto‘s lab.
