Prix et distinctions
        
          Douglas Institute researchers and their students have received awards and distinctions for their contributions to research and the advancement of knowledge in mental health.
        
	2007
Nair Awards - 2nd Prize : 
  
     Freya Varcauteren  
  
Supervisor: Rémi Quirion, OC, PhD, CQ, MSRC
        
        
        
        Nair Awards - 3rd Prize : 
  
    Alfonso Sequiera 
  
Superviseur: Gustavo Turecki, MD, PhD
        
        
        
        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.
        
        
        
        Prix André-Dupont : 
  
    Gustavo Turecki MD, PhD
  
He receives the Prix André-Dupont. The Prix André-Dupont is awarded annually by the Club de Recherches Cliniques du Québec (CRCQ) to recognize excellence in biomedical research by a young researcher with no more than 10 years' experience in independent research.
        
        
        
        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.
        
        
        
        Research Day Awards - 1st Prize : 
  
    Argel Aguilar-Valles 
  
Supervisor: Giamal N. Luheshi, PhD
        
        
        
        Research Day Awards - 2nd Prize : 
  
    Lindsay Naef 
  
Supervisor: Claire-Dominique Walker, PhD
        
        
        
        Research Day Awards - 3rd Prize : 
  
    Erin Dickie
  
Supervisor: Jorge Armony, PhD
        
        
        
        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
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.
        
        
        
	







