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What are the effects of cannabis on the brains of youth at risk of psychosis? This is the question explored by Dr Romina Mizrahi in this article published on the CIHR website. Her study aims to better understand the impact of early cannabis use on the synaptic density of the brain in young people showing … Read more
May 2, 2025 The results of the Triagency Fellowship and Scholarship programs have been announced! We are pleased to present the list of Douglas Research Centre students who have been awarded in the various categories.
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 … Read more
In this Scientific American article, Dr. Romina Mizrahi shares her perspective on the complexity of treating patients with schizophrenia.
In an article published by Radio Canada, Dr. Eric Latimer and other homelessness experts sound the alarm on Canada’s growing homelessness crisis. In their view, governments must go beyond temporary funding of emergency shelters and implement medium- and long-term strategies to tackle the root causes of the problem. We don’t want people to be … Read more
In an interview with Genomic Press, Dr. Michael Meaney presents major discoveries concerning the complex interplay between genes and environment in shaping brain health. I have always been genuinely fascinated by the search for the developmental origins of individual differences in brain development and function. More broadly, and inspired by Hebb, I bore a profound dissatisfaction with the conceptually flawed distinction between the influences of ‘nature’ and … Read more
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 … Read more
September 26, 2024 Congratulations to the VIVA Award winners! On Wednesday, September 25, 2024, the Douglas was pleased to present its second edition of the VIVA Awards. The VIVA Awards Mental Health Science POP is a competition that allows Douglas students and postdocs to gain experience in communicating their research topic to a wider audience. … Read more
August 22, 2024 Last week the Douglas held its annual Undergrad Research Expo event, which invites undergraduate students to present their ongoing research work. We are pleased to announce the winners below. Oral presentations First Place: Mira Saad (Dr. Rachel Rabin laboratory): Contradictory Impacts of Co-Use: Memory and Mental Health in Cannabis and Tobacco Users … Read more
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 … Read more