Dr. Stéphane Potvin

Professor

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Biography

Stéphane Potvin is a researcher at the Université de Montréal’s Institute of Mental Health and a professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Addictology. He holds the Eli Lilly Chair in Schizophrenia Research. His research primarily focuses on the harmful effects of cannabis and alcohol on brain structures in schizophrenia, particularly concerning the brain's reward system. He also investigates the mechanisms modulating the affective component of pain and the processing of emotions in cannabis-abusing schizophrenics, utilizing functional magnetic resonance imaging techniques. In his role as a full professor, he coordinates the Neurobiology and Cognition axis at the mental health research institute in Montreal. Potvin plays a critical role in advancing the understanding of neurophysiological processes related to substance use and mental health, particularly in psychotic disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal • Montréal, QC

Leading research efforts and academic instruction in Psychiatry and Addictology.

Awards

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Emmanuel Stip Prize

2013-01-01
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Postdoctoral Fellowship

2007-01-01
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Postdoctoral Fellowship

2006-01-01
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Doctoral Fellowship

2003-01-01

Requirements for Université de Montréal

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
MSc in Pharmacology or equivalent Research supervisor confirmation
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Birth certificate
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of French proficiency (B2/C1)
Specialization Notes

Department of Pharmacology and Physiology - Research intensive with options in Neuropharmacology and Pharmacogenomics.