Section : The Douglas
The laboratory directed by Bruno Giros, PhD, studies the molecular networks of dopamine and glutamate receptors and transporters, two neurotransmitters that play a key role in schizophrenia.
Section : The Douglas
The laboratory’s focus is on the neurons that use glutamate, an excitatory neurotransmitter that is key to the functioning of the central nervous system.
Section : Research
Bruno Giros characterizes the neurobiology of schizophrenia and develops improved genetic animal models of this illness.
Section : Research
Ng Ying Kin uses neurochemical analyses to identify peripheral biological markers for various psychiatric disorders.
Section : Research
Work from Rémi Quirion's lab has helped to characterize the roles of cholinergic synapses in Alzheimer Disease, neuropeptide Y in depression and learning, and calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) in pain and opioid tolerance.
Section : Research
Salah El Mestikawy studies neurons using glutamate as a neurotransmitter in healthy and diseased central nervous systems.
Section : News
Congratulations to Rémi Quirion, PhD, on being named Officer of the Order of Canada
Section : News
"Bilingual" neurons may reveal the secrets of brain disease
Section : The Douglas
Directed by N.M.K. Ng Ying Kin, PhD, the laboratory measures putative biological markers for various psychiatric conditions and treatment-resistance to usual medications.