Howard Steiger contributed to the advancement of knowledge regarding causal mechanisms and clinical management of eating disorders.

Giamal Luheshi investigates how IL-1 is involved in the initiation and progression of the inflammatory events associated with some brain disorders.

Nicolas Cermakian is studying the molecular mechanisms underlying circadian rhythms, especially in animal models.

Serge Beaulieu studies neurobiological responses to antidepressant and mood stabilizer treatment in bipolar disorders.

Researchers examining the “Mood, Anxiety, and Impulsivity-related Disorders” theme are aiming to identify the genetic , psychological, neurobiological and environmental causes of most mood disorders and testing the most effective treatments. Their main focus is on: Depression Bipolar disorder Personality disorders Post-traumatic stress disorder Eating disorders Substance dependence, e.g. drug or alcohol Suicide Identifying risk factors and responding ef...

The researchers exploring the “Schizophrenia and neurodevelopmental disorders” theme focus on the causes, course, treatment and prevention of: Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder and Gilles de la Tourette syndrome Autism (research and evaluation) In Canada, one in a hundred people will be diagnosed with schizophrenia while 3 to 5% of children have an attention deficit...

Childhood abuse affects the brain. A 2010 lecture by Gustavo Turecki-Part 2

Childhood abuse affects the brain. A 2010 lecture by Gustavo Turecki-Part 1

The prestigious magazine publishes research scientist Williams new work.

 A new study published by the team of Naguib Mechawar sheds enven more light on depression.