The Douglas’ Scientific Director, Rémi Quirion recently participated in the prestigious Raymond and Beverly Sackler Visiting Lectureship at the University of Toronto. His talk ‘Toward the characterization of novel memory genes&rsquo

Even the slightest touch may cause tears for those who suffer from hyperalgesia – an extreme sensitivity to pain. Thanks to new research findings from the Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DHRC), treatment for this condition may be one step clos

Montreal, October 12, 2006 – The pencils are sharpened, the desks are arranged and Douglas experts are ready to teach. In less than one week, the Douglas Hospitals’ Mini-Psych school is ready to open its doors. More than 230 registered stu

We take great pleasure in announcing that Jean-Bernard Trudeau, MD, director of Professional and Hospital Services at the Douglas received the 2006 Hector L. Bertrand Award on September 21 by the Association des cadres supérieurs de la sant&eac

With the signing of two new research agreements in October, Douglas Hospital Research Centre (DRHC) expertise will be extended internationally. Mental health experts have agreed to participate in research collaborations with both the Institut de neuro

The Douglas Hospital Foundation holds an annual lottery, Loto-Voyage, to support mental health and the Douglas. The fourth lottery is about to get underway. Transat A.T. has graciously accepted to be our sponsor again. Since 2003, the Foundation h

Among the donations the Foundation received in its 2005-6 fiscal year was a $100,000 bequest from Mackenzie McMurray. This donation supported the research programs of the Douglas, particularly the work of people like Eric Latimer and Tom Brown profile

Douglas researcher makes Macleans’ Honour roll and La Presse’s Personality of the Week

It’s official! The Douglas is a University Institute in Mental Health—a special designation awarded to Quebec mental health organizations with specialized expertise and a multifaceted mission. To explain the significance of this achievemen

In nothing short of a grand success, the Douglas Hospital welcomed 1,000 visitors of all ages on Saturday, June 17, in honour of its 125th anniversary. As little ones romped on giant inflatable toys, 300 volunteers entertained and educated the bulk of