Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Université de Montréal and Director of the Cellular Neurobiology Research Unit at the IRCM, Michel Cayouette is internationally recognized for his major contributions to stem cell biology. His research focuses on how stem cells divide and specialize to form tissues, particularly in the retina. His work on […] Read more
This content is not available in the selected language. Dr. Nadia Gosselin se positionne à l’avant-garde de la recherche sur le sommeil, transformant notre compréhension de l’impact des troubles du sommeil sur la santé cérébrale. Ses travaux novateurs dévoilent les ponts complexes entre le sommeil, la neurodégénérescence et la récupération après un traumatisme crânio-cérébral — […] Read more
SENSUM is proud to name Dr. Laurent Mottron, professor of psychiatry at the Université de Montréal, as our Researcher of the Month for April. A pioneering figure in the field of autism research, Dr. Mottron has spent over three decades advancing our understanding of the autistic mind, reshaping both clinical practice and public discourse. Reframing […] Read more
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Alexandru Hanganu has been selected as SENSUM's Researcher of the Month for March 2025. Dr. Hanganu's groundbreaking work in the field of Parkinson's disease (PD) research, particularly his recent publication titled "Classification of Parkinson's Disease with and without Dopaminergic Deficiency Based on Non-Motor Symptoms and Structural Neuroimaging", which was conducted in […] Read more
Dr. Ciaran Murphy-Royal is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the Université de Montréal and a principal investigator at the Centre de Recherche du Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CRCHUM). His research focuses on neuron-glia interactions, particularly the role of astrocytes in synaptic plasticity and the effects of stress on the […] Read more
Dr. Isabelle Ouellet-Morin is a professor at the School of Criminology at the University of Montreal and holds the Canada Research Chair in Developmental Origins of Vulnerability and Resilience. She is also a member of the College of New Scholars of the Royal Society of Canada. Her research focuses on the psychological and physiological mechanisms […] Read more
Dr. Dang Khoa Nguyen is the Head of the Neurology Department at CHUM and a full professor at the Université de Montréal, specializing in epilepsy research and treatment. He is a principal investigator in neuroscience at the CHUM Research Centre and holds the Canada Research Chair in Epilepsy and Functional Brain Anatomy. One of Dr. […] Read more
Dr. Hélène Girouard, a full professor at the Université de Montréal's Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, was honored with the Recognition Award from the Société Québécoise d'Hypertension Artérielle (SQHA) in 2024. This accolade acknowledges her significant contributions to the field of hypertension research. In 2022, Dr. Girouard received the Merit Researcher Scholarship from the Fonds […] Read more
Vincent Taschereau-Dumouchel is a neuropsychologist and Assistant Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Addiction at the University of Montreal since 2021. He is also a researcher at the Research Center of the Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (CRIUSMM), where he leads ECLIPS lab, focusing on innovative projects at the crossroads of neuroscience, […] Read more
Sylvana Côté is a professor in the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine at the School of Public Health of the University of Montreal (ESPUM), as well as at the CHU Sainte-Justine. A member of the Royal Society of Canada, she also serves as the Director of the Research Group on Child Psychosocial Maladjustment (GRIP) […] Read more
Recently named by The Peak newspaper among the young leaders who will shape health in Canada in 2024, Guillaume Dumas is involved in numerous interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of medicine and societal issues. He promotes open science, develops artificial intelligence strategies, and advocates for cognitive liberty. Guillaume Dumas is an Associate Professor in the […] Read more
Recently appointed as the Canada Research Chair in Mental Health, Justice, and Security, her career is a testament to her exceptional commitment to the field of forensic psychiatry and mental health in general. Dr. Crocker is a full professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Addictology at the Faculty of Medicine, as well as in […] Read more
Becket Ebitz, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosciences at the Faculty of Medicine, explores the intricate connections between cognition, moral dilemmas, and decision-making in complex contexts. He has recently conducted groundbreaking neuroimaging studies to decipher brain activity during difficult decision-making processes. His research provides valuable insights into the brain processes involved in moral choices, […] Read more
Dr. Miriam Beauchamp, a neuropsychologist and researcher at CHU Sainte-Justine, is a leading figure in the study of concussions in young children. She recently led a pioneering study that revealed the effects of concussions can linger up to three months after the incident in children aged six and under. This is a major advancement in […] Read more
La Dre Catherine Larochelle, chercheuse au CRCHUM, est reconnue pour son programme de recherche sur la sclérose en plaques et l'épilepsie. Depuis 2016, elle a travaillé à identifier des cibles de traitement novatrices et découvrir de nouveaux biomarqueurs en inflammation. Ses avancées ont mené à de nombreuses publications dans des revues de renom. Clinicienne dévouée, […] Read more
