Dr. Martin Alda

Professor

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Biography

Martin Alda is the Killam Chair in Mood Disorders at Dalhousie University. His research primarily involves mood disorders, particularly focusing on lithium, clinical research, psychopharmacology, and psychiatric genetics. Alda's work aims to map genes related to bipolar disorder through innovative phenotypic approaches. He is also dedicated to understanding neuronal and brain function as well as optimizing long-term treatment outcomes for individuals suffering from bipolar disorder. With a medical degree from Charles University in Prague, Alda has earned numerous accolades, including the Douglas Utting Prize and the Mogens Schou Award. He is a prominent member of several prestigious organizations related to neuropsychopharmacology and bipolar disorders, significantly contributing to the field through mentorship and research.

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Experience

Professor

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Dalhousie University • Halifax, NS

Killam Chair in Mood Disorders, overseeing research and mentorship in the Department of Psychiatry.

Awards

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Killam Chair Mood Disorders

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Douglas Utting Prize

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Mogens Schou Award

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Heinz Lehmann Award

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Colvin Prize

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Dr. Aidan Stokes Award for Mentorship

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Max Forman Senior Research Prize

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Medal for Contribution to the Field of Psychiatry

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Faculty of Medicine Award for Career Excellence in Research Mentorship