Students

New Research from Prof. Rose Bagot's Lab uncovers how GABAergic neurons encode experienced rewards

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:26:58 +0000

New work from Dr. Rosemary Bagot's lab: inhibitory "GABAergic" neurons — long treated as supporting players in the brain — turn out to help track the recent history of rewards in two key decision-making regions (shown in mice). The work reshapes which neurons we think are keeping score of our past outcomes.

Read the paper in Cell Reports

Dr. Anthony Gifuni, Le Devoir

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:37:32 +0000

Le piège identitaire de la rage «incel». Lire ici

Dr. Cécile Rousseau in the Media

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:53:16 +0000

Deadly Montreal shooting renews warnings of manosphere and extremist ideologies. CTV News

Pourquoi certains critiquent le succès d’Angine de poitrine? Radio-Canada Odhio

Dr. Vincent Paquin, La Presse

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:55:56 +0000

Lorsque passion et bien-être mental se mélangent. Lire ici

Dr. Anthony Gifuni, Montreal Gazette

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:08:25 +0000

Opinion: The identity trap of incel rage.

Dr. Vincent Paquin, Montreal Gazette

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:22:46 +0000

Federal social media ban gets mixed reviews from Montreal teens, experts.

Dr. Naguib Mechawar, Le journal de Montréal

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:23:49 +0000

Pour étudier l'alzheimer, le suicide et la dépression : 3800 cerveaux conservés dans une banque à Montréal.

Dr. Cécile Rousseau, 98.5

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:26:03 +0000

Mouvement incel: «C'est un retour à des visions qu'on pensait derrière nous». Écouter ici

Wilder Penfield Lecture: Information as a Determinant of Health: The role of video based information and AI in improving health information

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:09:58 +0000

The Penfield Lecture was inaugurated in 1985 to honour Wilder Penfield, pioneering neurosurgeon and founder of The Neuro.

Registration coming soon

Abstract:

Patient Community Day 2026

admin — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:32:29 +0000

The Neuro's Virtual Integrated Patient Platform receives major funding

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:14:59 +0000

Brain Canada support will help accelerate the discovery of new treatments for brain and nervous system disorders

An innovative project led by Dr. Guy Rouleau at The Neuro has received major funding from Brain Canada, one of four platforms that are advancing treatment discovery across a wide range of neurological disorders. In total the four platforms are being supported with a $8,926,500 investment.

Dr. Linda Booij, Le Devoir

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:19:40 +0000

Des troubles alimentaires difficiles à repérer.

Dr. Naguib Mechawar, Radio-Canada Odhio: Tout un matin

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:20:59 +0000

Claude Lemieux donne son cerveau à la recherche : Entrevue avec Naguib Mechawar.

Summer 2026 Mental Health Events

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:26:18 +0000

The Division of Social & Transcultural Psychiatry is pleased to highlight a series of interdisciplinary workshops and events taking place throughout June.

Bringing together researchers, clinicians, and practitioners from a range of fields—including psychiatry, anthropology, philosophy, neuroscience, and the humanities—this initiative showcases innovative and emerging approaches to mental health research and practice.

Graduate Student Awards

admin — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:28:08 +0000

Congratulations to the following students in our Department on receiving the 2026 Graduate Studentship for Research in Schizophrenia & Psychosis: