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September 23, 2026 Along with his team, Dr. Mark Brandon, a researcher at the Douglas Research Centre and Associate Professor in Psychiatry at McGill University, has just published an article investigating the brain networks involved in recalling fear memories. Key take-aways A study led by Dr. Mark Brandon (Douglas Resarch Centre / McGill Psychiatry) and … Read more
7 September 2026, Dr. Simon Ducharme was elected President-elect of the International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias (ISFTD) following the society’s 2026 elections. The ISFTD announced the results of its elections, in which 73 members took part. This appointment recognises Simon Ducharme’s commitment and his involvement within the international research community. We would like to congratulate … Read more
Today we are marking World Alzheimer’s Day. More than 750,000 Canadians are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. At the Douglas, numerous teams are working to gain a better understanding of this disease with the aim of treating it more effectively or even preventing it. One of the strengths of these research … Read more
CIHR results for the last project grant competition were published last month. We are pleased to report that in this latest competition, Douglas researchers have secured over $6M 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 … Read more
The Alzheimer Society of Canada Research Program has awarded over $4.1 million in research grants to 31 Canadian researchers in 2026. Among the recipients are Dr. Mahsa Dadar, researcher at the Douglas, and Anna Marier, a doctoral student at the Douglas, whose research projects were selected for their potential to advance our understanding of Alzheimer’s … Read more
Dr. Marie-Claude Geoffroy and Dr. Sylvia Villeneuve feature in the new documentary series Generations Under Pressure, broadcast on Savoir média and available free of charge on its web platform. In episode 2, L’adolescence anxieuse (Anxious Adolescence), Dr. Geoffroy shares her expertise on adolescent mental health.Today’s teenagers are living under pressure. As a post-pandemic generation, caught … Read more
April 8, 2026 We are pleased to present the list of Douglas Research Centre trainees who have been awarded CIHR Postdoctoral Research Awards. The Canada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) program recognizes and supports the next generation of outstanding innovators, knowledge workers, creative thinkers and researchers at a pivotal time in their careers. The program provides … Read more
March 13, 2026, The Government of Canada has announced an investment of over $552 million through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) under the Innovation Fund, to support 92 research infrastructure projects across the country. Among these, six projects led or co-led by members of McGill University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) will … Read more
May 20, 2025 We are proud to announce that Dr. Yashar Zeighami and Dr. Mahsa Dadar have been awarded a Discovery Grant from the ALS Society of Canada and Brain Canada Foundation. The 2025 ALS Canada–Brain Canada Discovery Grants fund innovative projects to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate new approaches to treating amyotrophic lateral sclerosis … Read more
In an article published on Radio-Canada Info, Dr. Simon Ducharme discusses the growing role of artificial intelligence in mental health and psychiatric research. The article explores both the risks and potential of conversational agents in mental health, as well as the innovations made possible by AI. Dr. Ducharme presents the SPARK biobank project, which aims … Read more