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

Imagine, being able to peak into someone’s mind and know what he is thinking. This may all be possible...

Our researchers know all about how difficult and intense grant competitions can be. Imagine, then, how satisfying it must feel to have a project accepted. That was the case for 47% of all projects submitted by Douglas researchers as part of last Septe

Douglas Researchers pack their bags Scientists leave for DC to present newest findings at eminent international conference Verdun, November 8, 2005 – Almost one third of Douglas researchers are packing their bags and heading off to Washing

Douglas researcher is awarded Emeritus Professorship.

Baby steps: Researchers at Douglas Hospital look at infant brain development

Rémi Quirion awarded an honorary doctorate from INRS for his outstanding contribution to the field of mental health  

The Research Centre is the oldest centre of its kind in Quebec. It brings together over 300 worldwide researchers and students.

Researchers at the Douglas Brain Imaging Center (BIC) use several brain imaging methods, including MRI scanners, to non-invasively understand the brain structure and functions that are altered by mental illnesses. The Douglas Institute’s Brain

The effects of altered gene expression (transgenic, knock-out or knock-in animals) on the function of the central nervous system are complex and require extensive characterization using the appropriate behavioural tests. The Neurophenotyping service p