Schizophrenia and Neurodevelopmental Disorders 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.
2010
Heinz Lehmann Award :
Martin Lepage PhD
He receives the Heinz Lehmann 2010 Award from the Douglas Institute Foundation.
The Heinz Lehmann Award is designed to recognize outstanding contributions in the field of research in neuropsychopharmacology in Canada.
2009
Scientist of the year :
Michael Meaney O.C., 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.
2007
Knight of the National Order of Quebec :
Michael Meaney O.C., PhD, C.Q., FRSC
The National Order of Quebec is the highest recognition given by the government of Quebec.
Member of the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) :
Michael Meaney 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.
CIHR New Investigator Award :
Reut Gruber 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.
Most Highly Cited Scientist in the area of neuroscience :
Michael Meaney O.C., PhD, C.Q., FRSC
He is recognized by the Institute for Scientific Information as a "Most Highly Cited Scientist" in the area of neuroscience.
2006
Klerman Award :
Michael Meaney O.C., PhD, C.Q., FRSC
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) Awards Prestigious Klerman Prize to Innovators in Mental Health Research
Presidential Scholar by the University of California :
Michael Meaney O.C., PhD, C.Q., FRSC
He is honoured as the Presidential Scholar by the University of California at San Francisco.
2004
Exemplary Psychiatrist Award :
Ashok Malla MD, FRCPC
This Award is presented by the Alliance for the Mentally Ill (AMIQuebec). It recognizes psychiatrists noteworthy for developing, directing, and/or providing exemplary services designed to help people living with mental illnesses in criminal justice systems, including the prevention of unnecessary incarceration.
2003
Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) :
Ashok Malla MD, FRCPC
Ashok Malla is awarded a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Early phases of non-affective psychosis.
2002
CIHR New Investigator Award :
Ridha Joober MD, PhD
He is awarded the 2002 Canadian Institutes of Health Research/Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction New Investigator Award.
NARSAD Young Investigator Award :
Martin Lepage PhD
The National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) created the Young Investigator Award to help the most promising scientists who are now entering research to generate pilot data necessary for larger grants.
NARSAD Distinguished Investigator Award :
Michael Meaney O.C., PhD, C.Q., FRSC
He is awarded this prestigious award in recognition of his contributions to stress research.
2001
CCNP Young Investigator Award :
Ridha Joober MD, PhD
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.
NARSAD Young Investigator Award :
Ridha Joober MD, PhD
This award helps the most promising scientists who are now entering research to generate pilot data necessary for larger grants.
James McGill Chair :
Michael Meaney O.C., PhD, C.Q., FRSC
The James McGill Chair is awarded by McGill to advance and support the scholarship and research of exceptional academic staff in priority areas of intellectual interest.
2000
Patricia R. Barchas Award :
Michael Meaney O.C., PhD, C.Q., FRSC
He is presented the Patricia R. Barchas Award in Sociophysiology in recognition of the importance and sophistication of his research, from the American Psychosomatic Society.
The Patricia R. Barchas Award in Sociophysiology, established in 1999, is to memorialize Patricia Barchas by furthering the field of sociophysiology, the study of the reciprocal relationships that could lead to long-term change both in social behavior and in physiology.
1997
CIHR Senior Scientist Career Award :
Michael Meaney O.C., PhD, C.Q., FRSC
This award is presented by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for research on stress.
