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.
2009
Research Day Awards - 1st Prize :
Jesse Jackson
Supervisor: Sylvain Williams, PhD
Research Day Awards - 2nd Prize :
Ian Mahar
Supervisor: Naguib Mechawar, PhD
Research Day Awards - 3rd Prize :
Ara Schorscher-Pectu
Supervisor: Rémi Quirion, OC, PhD, CQ, MSRC
Scientist of the year :
Gustavo Turecki MD, PhD
The radio show Les années lumière awards the title of Radio-Canada Scientist of the Year to researchers whose work has marked the previous year. Michael Meaney and Gustavo Turecki shared this title in 2009 for their discovery of the epigenetic effects of child abuse on the human brain.
Scientist of the year :
Michael Meaney C.M., PhD, C.Q., FRSC
The team from the radio show Les années lumière awarded the title of Radio-Canada Scientist of the Year 2009 to Michael Meaney and Gustavo Turecki for their discovery of the epigenetic effects of child abuse on the human brain.
Teaching-Clinician Award :
Serge Beaulieu MD, PhD, FRCPC
The Teaching-Clinician Award, from the Quebec Medical Association, recognizes the exceptional contribution of a physician who also teaches at a faculty of medicine.
Top 10 Findings of the Year :
Gustavo Turecki MD, PhD
Every year, Québec Science selects the top 10 scientific discoveries by Quebec scientists.
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships :
Anna Polotskaia and Lisa Buchy
Respectively supervised by Natalie Grizenko, MD and Martin Lepage, PhD.
2008
CASP Research Award :
Gustavo Turecki MD, PhD
The Research Award is presented by the The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention for outstanding contribution to the field of suicide research
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.
