đ FRQ 2026 Funding Results in Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addictions at UniversitĂ© de MontrĂ©al! đ
We are thrilled to announce that Université de Montréal continues to demonstrate its leadership in the fields of neuroscience and mental health through the latest funding results from the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ). This year, a total of 38 awardees have been recognized for their groundbreaking research, receiving a combined total of 4,141,126 CAD in funding. The funded projects cover a diverse range of topics, each contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the development of innovative solutions in neuroscience and mental health.
Number of Awardees and Total FundingÂ
- Number of Awardees: 38
- Total Amount Received: 4,141,126 CAD
Types of Awards
- 15 Doctoral Research Scholarships in a total amount of 1,232,292 CAD
- 7 Master's Research Scholarships in the total amount of 280,000 CAD
- 5 Postdoctoral Fellowships in the total amount of 360,000 CAD
- 9 Research Scholars in the total amount of 2,248,834 CAD
- 2 Dissemination Grants in the amount of 20,000 CAD
Funded Research Topics
Stroke and Functional Reorganization
Catherine Albert (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Study of the mechanisms of functional reorganization associated with ischemic strokes in the visual cortex of mice.Â
Borderline Personality Disorder
Max-Antoine Allaire (Masterâs Research ScholarshipsFRQS): Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in the treatment of borderline personality disorder.Â
Sensory Sensitivity in Children
Delphine Aubin (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Development and validation of a tool to measure sensory sensitivity in young children.
Axon Regeneration
Ismaël Bachand (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): The role of the type 2 cannabinoid receptor in modulating the regenerative capacity of central nervous system axons.
Alzheimer's Disease
Amanpreet Badhwar (Researcher Awards, FRQS): Characterizing cerebrovascular pathology in Alzheimer's disease: a multi-omic perspective.
Migraine Management
ĂloĂŻse Cardinal (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Development and evaluation of self-hypnosis training for migraine management.
Functional Neurological Disorders
Jasmine Carlier (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Translational approach to functional neurological disorders: from neurobiological understanding to personalized care.
Cannabis Effects
Lucy Chester (Postdoctoral Fellowships, FRQS): Controlled study on the modulation of acute psychoactive effects of â9-tetrahydrocannabinol by increasing doses of cannabidiol in healthy occasional cannabis users.
Retinal Vascular Diseases
Sergio Crespo-Garcia (Researcher Awards, FRQS): Faulty glio-perivascular interactions in retinal vascular diseases.
Neurological Disorders and Development
Anthony Flamier (Researcher Awards, FRQS): Impact of early genetic disruption on neuronal development and degeneration.
Sex Hormones Effects
Juliette Fortier (Master's Research Scholarships, FRQS): Effects of sex hormones and the use of a hormonal intrauterine device on verbal and visuospatial abilities.
Retinal Neurogenesis
Pedro França (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Study of genetic networks involved in the temporal production of amacrine cells in the retina.
Stroke Detection and Diagnosis
Laura Gioia (Clinical Researcher Awards, FRQS): New approaches for the detection, diagnosis, and rapid triage of stroke.
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
CĂ©line Haddad (Master's Research Scholarships, FRQS): Prediction of phenoconversion in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder using free water imaging.
Parkinson's Disease
Zaya Haj Mohamad (Master's Research Scholarships, FRQS): Study of the role of innate immunity in Parkinson's disease.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Fakim Hana (Renewal - Postdoctoral Fellowships, FRQS): Elucidating the role of G3BP1 in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis for therapeutic strategies.
Alzheimer's Disease
Vincent Hervé (Renewal - Postdoctoral Fellowships, FRQS): Direct impact of amyloid-beta oligomers on glutamate release and neuronal hyperactivity in the rat hippocampus.
Psychotic Disorder and Loneliness
Justin Lamontagne (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Evaluating the effectiveness of an intervention to develop romantic relationships and combat loneliness in young adults with a psychotic disorder.
Drug Use
Sarah Larney (Researcher Awards, FRQS): Addressing major harm factors among people who use drugs: overdoses and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections.
Post-Cardiac Surgery Delirium
Tanya Mailhot (Researcher Awards, FRQS): Detection and management of post-cardiac surgery delirium.
Pain and Touch
Antoine Malescot (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS, FRQNT): Influence of pain and touch on neurovascular coupling.
Subjective Experience and Mental Health
Shawn Manuel (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Modeling distortions of subjective experience in the human brain.-Â
Spinal Cord Injury
Marina Martinez (Researcher Awards, FRQS): Targeted neurostimulation strategies to restore locomotion after incomplete spinal cord injury.
Genetic Syndromes
Emmanuelle Mazur-Lainé (Master's Research Scholarships, FRQS): Description and comparison of the neuropsychological and behavioral profile of syndromes associated with pathogenic variants of the CHD3, RARB, and KAT6B genes.
Anesthetic Sensitivity
Louis Morisson (Doctoral Research Scholarships for Professionals, FRQS): Exploring the link between anesthetic sensitivity and cognitive performance through electroencephalogram and artificial intelligence.
Astrocytes and Stress
Ciaran Murphy-Royal (Researcher Awards, FRQS): Defining the contribution of astrocytes to brain circuit function and behavioral control in physiological and stress states.
Depression and Habenula
Charles Parisien (Master's Research Scholarships, FRQS): Validation of the hypothesis of habenula hyperactivity in human depression.
Sleep Health
Guido Simonelli (Researcher Awards, FRQS): Socio-environmental and behavioral determinants of sleep, health, and human performance.
Fibromyalgia
Matthieu Vincenot (Postdoctoral Fellowships, FRQS): Neurobiological exploration of a new mechanism investigating the interaction between pleasure and pain in patients with fibromyalgia.
Glaucoma and Neurovascular Dysfunction
Susannah Waxman (Postdoctoral Fellowships, FRQS): The role of pericytes in neurovascular dysfunction in glaucoma.
Glaucoma and Blood-Retinal Barrier Dysfunction
Isaac Vidal Paredes (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Blood-retinal barrier dysfunction in glaucoma: identification of new mechanisms and therapeutic targets.
Parkinson's Disease
Alex Tchung (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Optimizing mitochondrial efficiency to rescue dopaminergic neurons in Parkinson's disease.
Housing Instability and Hepatitis C
Farzaneh Vakili (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Associations between sex, housing instability, and hepatitis C in people who inject drugs.
Neurovascular Coupling
Jeremie Van Prooijen (Master's Research Scholarships, FRQS): The impact of cAMP activity in astrocytes on the spatio-temporal profile of neurovascular coupling.
Public Engagement on Consciousness
Joaquim Streicher (Dissemination Grants, FRQS): Equipping the public with knowledge on the growing societal issues related to consciousness: publication of popular science articles and a public lecture series on the science of consciousness.
Public Engagement on Psychoactive Substances
InĂšs Zouaoui (Dissemination Grants, FRQS): "STUPĂFIANT!": Raising awareness of the effects of psychoactive substances on the brain online and in festive settings.
Cannabis and Psychotic Disorders
InĂšs Zouaoui (Doctoral Research Scholarships, FRQS): Does cannabis use impair brain function in people with psychotic disorders?
These projects reflect the dynamic and innovative research environment at Université de Montréal, where scientists are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge in neuroscience and mental health. The FRQ funding will undoubtedly propel these researchers towards new discoveries and advancements that will benefit both the scientific community and society at large.
This content has been updated on 8 May 2025 at 18 h 24 min.
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