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Elia Abi-Jaoude is an Assistant Professor and Clinician Investigator at the University of Toronto in the Department of Psychiatry. His research primarily focuses on Tourette syndrome, exploring neurobiological aspects through functional neuroimaging and receptor imaging related to dopamine and the endocannabinoid system. He collaborates with Dr. Paul Sandor on studying the effects of cannabinoids on tics in Tourette syndrome patients. Additionally, he has contributed to the international effort in re-analyzing raw data from a pharmaceutical study of the SSRI paroxetine in adolescent depression, which led to the landmark publication 'Restoring Study 329'. His academic pursuits also include a critical examination of the evidence base and knowledge dissemination in psychiatry. He is involved in the RIAT initiative (Restoring Invisible Abandoned Trials) and is currently leading a systematic review on variables influencing placebo responses in randomized-controlled trials for SSRIs in depression. Elia is dedicated to educating medical trainees and psychiatrists on critical appraisal techniques and bias mitigation in literature evaluation as part of their professional development.
Department of Sociology