Christina Gianoulakis wants to elucidate the role of the endogenous opioid peptide systems in mediating the reinforcing effects of alcohol.

Serge Gauthier has contributed to the development of new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to Alzheimer's Disease and other dementing disorders.  

Jean-Bruno Debruille studies the processes that precede and permit the conscious perception using fMRI and ERPs.

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

Thomas Brown studies the development of psychosocial interventions to combat substance abuse.

Diane B. Boivin, MD, PhD, conducts research as an expert in sleep and circadian rhythms disorders since 1986.  

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

Jorge Armony, PhD conducts research on how the brain detects danger stimuli and how it interacts with consciousness and memory.

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...

We all know that, as a population, we are getting older: By 2016, 17% of Canadians will be at least 65 years old and, as the population ages, the number of Alzheimer’s cases will rise accordingly (Statistics Canada) The risk of depression among caregivers of Alzheimer’s sufferers is twice as high as for informal caregivers of individuals with no dementia The needs of our aging population will be a heavy load to bear if we do not find more effective means to treat and prevent ...