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Please join us in congratulating the recipients of theCIHR operating grants competition. (PostedJanuary 31, 2014)

Frank J Elgar
Social, economic and policy influences on social inequalities in adolescent health: a cross-national comparative study in 43 countries (1986-2014)

Bruno J Giros
A pharmacological approach to reduce cognitive deficits in psychosis: Targeting of the dopamine D1 receptors.

Eric A Latimer
Evaluating the strengths model of case management for people with severe mental illness : A multi-province study

Classified as: CIHR, funding, Psychiatry awards, grants
Published on: 3 Feb 2014

It is our pleasure to announce that Dr. Lila Amirali has accepted to act as Interim Head of the Department of Psychiatry of the Montreal Children’s Hospital as well as Interim Division Chief of Child Psychiatry. This new leadership role has been in effect since January 1, 2014. Please join us in welcoming Dr. Amirali in her new position.

Please note that a Search Committee for a permanent Department Head will be organized in the near future.

Published on: 27 Jan 2014

It is our pleasure to announce Dr. Jess Friedland as the new Program Director for Geriatric Psychiatry.

Classified as: Program Director for Geriatric Psychiatry
Published on: 16 Jan 2014

In this week’s Spotlight, we would like to highlight Dr. Simon Young who will be setting his sights on a well-deserved retirement as Emeritus Professor after 42 years with the McGill Department of Psychiatry.

Dr. Young began his productive McGill career in 1971 as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. He was appointed an Assistant Professor in 1975 and Full Professor in 1987. He has made exceptional contributions to research, teaching and administration, authoring approximately 230 referred papers and over 50 editorials and comments.

Classified as: Psychiatry, Dr. Simon Young, Emeritus Professor
Published on: 9 Dec 2013

Mimi Israël, MD, and Serge Beaulieu, MD, PhD received a 2013 “” for their commitment as first-line psychiatrists. The awards were handed out by Roger Cadieux, President of the Forum économique de Verdun, during a recognition ceremony on the evening of November 27.

This award recognizes the involvement of Verdun residents and employees.

Classified as: Research, Douglas Institute, grants, Salah El Mestikawy
Published on: 27 Nov 2013

Salah El Mestikawy, PhD, a researcher at The Douglas Institute, along with his research team, have received $1.5 million to explore the dual signalling capacity of neurons. This research grant is one of five new grants awarded by Brain Canada with funds from the Canada Brain Research Fund and Partners. The Douglas team will work with colleagues at the University of Western Ontario.

Classified as: Research, Douglas Institute, grants, Salah El Mestikawy
Published on: 27 Nov 2013

In this week’s Spotlight, we would like to welcome Dr. Rimma Orenman as a new member of our department.

Dr. Orenman has been appointed as a full-time faculty lecturer who will be joining the DMHUI Great North Mental Health Program, serving the mental health needs of the Nunavik population through the Réseau Universitaire Intégré en Sante (RUIS McGill) program. Dr. Orenman completed her residency at McGill and has a background in anthropology. She has had a longstanding interest in working in the Quebec north.

Classified as: Dr. Rimma Orenman, RUIS McGill Mental Health
Published on: 25 Nov 2013

Montreal, Friday, November 15, 2013 – Dr. Mimi Israël, psychiatrist-in-Chief at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at 㽶Ƶ, has been awarded the 2013 prix Reconnaissance de carrière Persillier-Lachapelle.

Published on: 19 Nov 2013

SR-One and Oxbridge Biotech Roundtable invite young bio-entrepreneurs from 㽶Ƶ to enter the world¹s largest life science business plan competition, OneStart. The winner will receive$150k, freelab space and ongoing legal and intellectual property advice.

Classified as: competition
Published on: 24 Oct 2013

Dr. Casacalenda is an Associate Professor in the McGill Department of Psychiatry. As Training Director and Clinical Supervisor at the Jewish General Hospital, Dr. Casacalenda is actively involved in the training of psychiatry and family medicine residents. He has recently chaired the McGill Department of Psychiatry Curriculum Review Committee, Collaborative Mental Health Task Force, and Family Skills Training Task Force. He is also former vice-chair of the Psychiatry Examination Board of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr.

Classified as: Dr. Nicola Casacalenda
Published on: 21 Oct 2013

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Tewfik Said, this year’s recipient of the Best Undergraduate Teacher in Psychiatry Award.

Classified as: Best Undergraduate Teacher in Psychiatry Award, Dr. Tewfik Said
Published on: 9 Oct 2013

Please join us in congratulating the recipients of theCIHR operating grants competition. (Posted June 28, 2013)

Gabriella Gobbi (Martin Beaulieu)
Melatonin MT1 receptor as a target for antidepressant drugs

Jorge Armony (Neda Ladbon Bernasconi)
Effects of Amygdala Lesions on Human Emotional Processing

Véronique Bohbot(John C Breitner, Ridha Joober, Kyoko Konishi)
Genetic modulation of Virtual Navigational Strategies, and Brain Function and Grey Matter in Healthy Aging

Classified as: CIHR, Psychiatry awards, grants
Published on: 7 Aug 2013

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