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Melissa Perreault is a Professor at the University of Guelph. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a PhD from McMaster University. Her research focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the pathology of neuropsychiatric disorders using animal model systems, electrophysiology, pharmacology, pharmacogenetics, and neurochemistry. She examines sex differences in neuropsychiatric disorder risk and symptom manifestation, along with brain wave patterns as biomarkers related to these disorders. Melissa is also interested in holistic research that explores the neurobiological actions of whole plants, such as kratom, cannabis, and psilocybin, and the role of environmental factors on brain health. She has held positions such as Research Leadership Chair at the University of Guelph and is a member of the Royal Society of Canada, College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists. Throughout her career, she has published numerous articles focused on neuroethics and the implications of indigenous perspectives in neuroscience education and research.
Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).