By Emily Levitt OVERVIEW WHAT IS THE RESEARCH ABOUT? Impulsivity, briefly defined as acting without thinking, can be a problem for people living with substance use disorders. However, there is limited research on how impulsivity changes during treatment. This is complicated by the fact that impulsivity can be measured in several different ways. This study […]
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We are proud to welcome Marie Gendy, MD, MSc and PhD, to HRI as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Dr. Gendy joins us through the Mitacs Accelerate Industrial Fellowship program. Her work explores diverse characteristics among people with addiction-related illness to help identify targeted treatment approaches that better match individual needs.
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We are pleased to welcome Braeden Terpou, PhD, to the HRI team as a Post-Doctoral Fellow. Joining us through the Mitacs Elevate program, Dr. Terpou is using brain imaging to improve our understanding of trauma and its impact on the brain. Find out how his discoveries will help to inform better care for people living […]
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Congratulations to Emily Levitt, who is this year’s recipient of the Darlene Walton Scholarship Award! This award recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in mental health and addiction research, doing work that enhances practice.
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We are pleased to welcome Saurabh Bhaskar Shaw, PhD, to our team of HRI Trainees. Dr. Shaw joins us through Mitacs Elevate, a unique post-doctoral fellowship that incorporates a professional development curriculum during its two-year term. He will complete his fellowship at Western University under the supervision of HRI Collaborating Clinical Scientist Dr. Ruth Lanius, […]
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Meet Kim Ritchie: a registered nurse, geriatric mental health expert, and HRI Trainee whose sights are set on helping those who serve and protect us every day.
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HRI is committed to training the next generation of clinical researchers and scientists. Through our Trainee Program, we provide learning opportunities for graduate and post-doctoral students in the field of mental health and addiction research. Trainees work under the supervision of HRI Scientists in all areas of research.
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We are pleased to announce that is Isabella Romano the recipient of this year’s Darlene Walton Scholarship Award, an award that supports students pursuing careers in the field of mental health and addiction research.
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