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...

Animated short films produced by the kids from Project Ice Storm

The Douglas Institute is proud to announce that Michael Meaney, C.M., Ph.D., C.Q., FRSC, is the 2014 laureate of the prestigious prix Wilder-Penfield. 

The number of days an expectant mother was deprived of electricity during Quebec’s Ice Storm predicts the epigenetic profile of her child.

July 23rd was  a special day at the Douglas Institute, as it was the annual PEPP knowledge sharing day. 

Scientists from The Douglas Institute and from McGill University publish new findings within Project Ice Storm.

A brain reward gene influences food choices in the first years of life

Sleep and sleep disorders > Diane Boivin wrote a fascinating health guide on sleep with a special focus on night shift workers and new mothers

Effects of child abuse  > Researchers are exploring the effects of child abuse on the brain and on suicidal tendency.

Election to the Board of Directors > You have until October 3, 2011 to submit your nomination.