Dr. George Robertson

Professor

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Biography

George S. Robertson is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University. His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. He explores mechanisms to block injurious events responsible for these disorders and develops small molecule and gene therapy-based approaches to protect against brain damage while improving mitochondrial performance. He has been involved in various significant research projects, evidenced by his selected publications in prominent journals, highlighting his contributions to the field of neuropsychopharmacology. Over the years, he has received numerous awards, including the Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology Innovations Award and the Excellence Teaching Award. Additionally, he served as the Director of the Department of Pharmacology at Merck-Frosst and has experience in academic instruction as an Associate and Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa. His education includes a BSc and PhD from Dalhousie University and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the University of British Columbia.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS

Role in the Department of Psychiatry focusing on research and teaching.

Director

— Present

Department of Pharmacology, Merck-Frosst • Halifax, NS

Led the department and contributed to pharmacological research.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Engaged in teaching and research in the field of psychiatry.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

Conducted research and participated in academic instruction.

Awards

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Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology Innovations Award

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Excellence Teaching Award

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CIHR-Rx&D Research Chair

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Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology Young Investigator Award

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Medical Research Council Fellowship