Aging and Alzheimer Disease Research
Douglas Institute researchers and their students have received awards and distinctions for their contributions to research and the advancement of knowledge in mental health.
2014
Member of the Order of Canada :
Serge Gauthier MD, FRCPC
The Member of the Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of distinguished service in or to a particular community, group or field of activity
2013
FRSQ Research Scholar Award :
Maria Natasha Rajah PhD
Award from the Alzheimer Society of Canada :
Maria Natasha Rajah PhD
The Alzheimer Society of Canada identifies, develops and facilitates national priorities that enable its members to effectively alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's and related diseases, promotes research and leads the search for a cure.
FRSQ Research Scholar Award :
Pedro Rosa-Neto MD, PhD
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal :
Serge Gauthier MD, FRCPC
This commemorative medal served to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. During the year of celebrations, 60 000 deserving Canadians were recognized.
2012
Hubert-Reeves Award :
Serge Gauthier MD, FRCPC
The Hubert-Reeves Award is given by the Association des communicateurs scientifiques du Québec (ACS) with the goals of encouraging the production of accessible scientific texts and creating a high-quality scientific culture in Canada.
John R. & Clara M. Fraser Memorial Award :
Maria Natasha Rajah PhD
Hubert-Reeves Award :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
The Hubert-Reeves Award is given by the Association des communicateurs scientifiques du Québec (ACS) with the goals of encouraging the production of accessible scientific texts and creating a high-quality scientific culture in Canada.
Human Frontier Science Program Young Investigators' Grant :
Antoine Adamantidis PhD
The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) supports novel, innovative and interdisciplinary basic research focused on the complex mechanisms of living organisms.
Molson Fellow in Healthy and Successful Aging :
Maria Natasha Rajah PhD
2011
CAGP Annual Award for Lifetime Achievements in Geriatric Psychiatry :
N.P. Vasavan Nair M.D., FRCPC
This award acknowledges a geriatric psychiatrist who has made a significant contribution to the
development of geriatric psychiatry in Canada in education, research or service delivery throughout his/her career. It is awarded by the Canadian Academy of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Award :
Antoine Adamantidis PhD
The CFI award goes to supporting the launch and development of new research projects at McGill.
2010
Genesis Award - Biotechnology of Tomorrow category :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
With this award, GénomeQuébec recognizes a researcher's significant impact on the potential use of genomics in the healthcare system and the vision and leadership in genomics research.
Heinz E. Lehmann Prize for Excellence in Psychiatry :
N.P. Vasavan Nair M.D., FRCPC
This annual prize is given by the Association des médecins psychiatres du Québec to a psychiatrist whose carreer has contributed to the advancement of his profession.
2009
Montpellier University Honoris Causa :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
Montpellier University Honoris Causa Degree is one of the most prestigious awards as it arbours the oldest faculty of medecine in the world. It rewards the work of a pioneer in the etiology and treatment of Alzheimer's Disease.
RACs' Prix d'excellence :
Serge Gauthier MD, FRCPC
The Prix d'excellence is to recognize Fellows who have outstanding qualities and have made significant contributions as medical educators or provided outstanding service to their community and to the Royal College.
Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association :
N.P. Vasavan Nair M.D., FRCPC
The American Psychiatric Association s the world’s largest psychiatric organization representing more than 38,000 psychiatric physicians from around the world. Its member physicians work together to ensure humane care and effective treatment for all persons with mental disorders.
CCNP Young Investigator Award :
Jens Pruessner Ph.D.
The Young Investigator Award is designed to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of research in neuropsychopharmacology by a young basic scientist or clinical investigator in Canada.
2008
Curt P. Richter Award :
Jens Pruessner Ph.D.
This award is given by the International Society of Psychoneuroendocrinology (ISPNE), which promotes and disseminates knowledge on hormones, their interactions with brain, and body processes and behavior, as well as their clinical applications.
2007
Prix Michel-Sarrazin :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
He receives the Prix Michel-Sarrazin.
The Prix Michel-Sarrazin is awarded annually by the Club de Recherches Cliniques du Québec to a celebrated Quebecois scientist who, by his/her dynamism and productivity, has contributed in an important way to the advancement of biomedical research.
FRSQ Research Scholar Award :
Maria Natasha Rajah PhD
CIHR New Investigator Award :
Maria Natasha Rajah PhD
The CIHR New Investigator Award supports researchers in the early stages of their career who have shown promise as independent investigators by providing assistance for them in establishing their program of research.
Officer of the Order of Canada :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
He is named an Officer of the Order of Canada.
The Officer of the Order of Canada recognizes a lifetime of achievement and merit of a high degree, especially in service to Canada or to humanity at large.
Schizophrenia Society of Canada 2007 Pacesetter Award :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
The Pacesetter award from the Schizophrenia Society of Canada recognizes the contribution to reduce stigma about schizophrenia.
2006
Prestigious Raymond and Beverly Sackler Visiting Lectureship :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Distinguished Visiting Neuroscientist at the University of Toronto Lecture Series was established in 1999. This endowment was created in tribute to the Nobel Laureate, Julius Axelrod, Ph.D., for his pioneering and fundamental contributions to the neurosciences.
Ambassador of the Palais des congrès de Montréal :
Serge Gauthier MD, FRCPC
He is appointed Ambassador by the Ambassadors' Club of the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
Invited as an Honourable Guest at the Sun Yat-sen University - the highest rank of honour for foreign researchers :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
He is invited as an Honourable Guest at the Sun Yat-sen University - the highest rank of honour for foreign researchers.
2005
CIHR New Investigator Award :
Jens Pruessner Ph.D.
The CIHR New Investigator Award supports researchers in the early stages of their career who have shown promise as independent investigators by providing assistance for them in establishing their program of research.
2004
Wilder-Penfield Award :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
This is the highest award for biomedical research, given by the Government of Quebec, which "goes to scientists whose research aims fall within the field of biomedicine. These fields include the medical sciences, the natural sciences, and engineering".
Dr. Mary V. Seeman Award :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
This Award is presented by the Canadian Psychiatric Research Foundation.
Award from the Alzheimer Society of Canada :
Jens Pruessner Ph.D.
The Alzheimer Society of Canada identifies, develops and facilitates national priorities that enable its members to effectively alleviate the personal and social consequences of Alzheimer's and related diseases, promotes research and leads the search for a cure.
Heinz Lehmann Award :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
The Heinz Lehmann Award is designed to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of neuropsychopharmacology research in Canada.
Knight of the National Order of Quebec :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
The National Order of Quebec is the highest recognition given by the government of Quebec
2003
CIHR Institute of Aging Investigator Award :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
CIHR established the Institute of Aging "to support research, to promote healthy aging and to address causes, prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation for a wide range of conditions associated with aging.
National Champion in Mental Health :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
This title is given by the Mental Health by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health.
Member of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) is the senior national body of distinguished Canadian scholars, artists and scientists. It is Canada’s national academy. The primary objective of the RSC is to promote learning and research in the arts and sciences.
Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Québec :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
The National Order of Quebec is the highest recognition given by the government of Quebec.
2002
Highly-cited in neurosciences and pharmacology :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
This title was by the Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), Philadelphia, USA.
CIHR/RX&D Research Chair :
Serge Gauthier MD, FRCPC
The award enables him to pursue his work on strategies for effective symptomatic, stabilization and prevention therapy for Alzheimer Disease.
FRSQ Research Scholar Award :
Jens Pruessner Ph.D.
2001
CSCC Investigator Award :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
He receives the 2001 Canadian Society for Clinical Chemistry (CSCC) Investigator Award for his seminal work in the field of Alzheimer's disease (presented in Chicago, Illinois).
2000
Médecin de mérite :
Serge Gauthier MD, FRCPC
This title was awarded to him by l'Actualité médicale.
1999
Jonas Salk Award :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
The Jonas Salk Award is presented annually to a Canadian scientist, physician or researcher who has made a new and outstanding contribution in science or medicine to prevent, alleviate or eliminate a physical disability.
Ambassador's Medal :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
He receives the Ambassador's Medal at the "Gala du rayonnement" for graduates of l'Université de Sherbrooke for his contribution to the advancement of scientific knowledge.
Prix André-Dupont :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
The Prix André-Dupont is annually awarded by the Club de Recherches Cliniques du Québec (CRCQ) to recognize the excellence of biomedical studies by a young researcher with no more than 10 years' experience in independent research.
1998
CCNP Innovations in Neuropsychopharmacology Research Award :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
The Innovations in Neuropsychopharmacology Research Award is designed to recognize innovative research in neuropsychopharmacology. It shall be presented annually for work done primarily in Canada by Canadian scientists unless there is, in view of the Awards Committee, no qualified nominee.
CCNP Innovations in Neuropsychopharmacology Research Award :
Serge Gauthier MD, FRCPC
The Innovations in Neuropsychopharmacology Research Award is designed to recognize innovative research in neuropsychopharmacology. It shall be presented annually for work done primarily in Canada by Canadian scientists unless there is, in view of the Awards Committee, no qualified nominee.
CCNP Innovations in Neuropsychopharmacology Research Award :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
The Innovations in Neuropsychopharmacology Research Award is designed to recognize innovative research in neuropsychopharmacology. It is presented annually for work done primarily in Canada by Canadian scientists unless there is, in view of the Awards Committee, no qualified nominee.
1997
Prix Galien Research :
Serge Gauthier MD, FRCPC
The Prix Galien Canada is the most prestigious award in the field of Canadian pharmaceutical research and innovation. Referred to as the Nobel Prize of pharmaceutical research, it recognizes the efforts and achievements of pharmaceutical research and development. This price is composed of two awards, the PRIX GALIEN RESEARCH recognizes the outstanding contribution of a researcher or a research team to the Canadian biopharmaceutical research.
Prix Acfas – Léo-Pariseau :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
The Prix Léo-Pariseau from the Acfas was established in 1944 to honour the contribution of individuals working in the biological or health sciences.
Prix Galien Research :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
The Prix Galien Canada is the most prestigious award in the field of Canadian pharmaceutical research and innovation. Referred to as the Nobel Prize of pharmaceutical research, it recognizes the efforts and achievements of pharmaceutical research and development. This price is composed of two awards, the PRIX GALIEN RESEARCH recognizes the outstanding contribution of a researcher or a research team to the Canadian biopharmaceutical research.
Prix Galien Research :
Rémi Quirion O.C. PhD C.Q. FRSC
The Prix Galien Canada is the most prestigious award in the field of Canadian pharmaceutical research and innovation. Referred to as the Nobel Prize of pharmaceutical research, it recognizes the efforts and achievements of pharmaceutical research and development. This price is composed of two awards: the Prix Galien Research recognizes the outstanding contribution of a researcher or a research team to the Canadian biopharmaceutical research and the Prix Galien for Innovative Product is given for a pharmaceutical product whose efficacy, safety and innovation contribute to enhance the quality of life of Canadians.
1996
Personality of the Year :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
He is named Personality of the Year by L'Actualité - one of the five leading personalities in the field of science in Quebec.
Parke-Davis International Award :
Judes Poirier PhD, C.Q.
He wins the first Parke-Davis International Award, worth $50,000 (U.S.), for research leading to the advancement of knowledge in Alzheimer Disease. The Parke-Davis Award is established by the American Society for Experimental Pathology to honor research contributions by members under 40 years of age.
