Neuroscience and Brain Health
The IMS is home to a vibrant and diverse community of faculty and trainees dedicated to advancing neuroscience and brain health research. Our work spans a wide range of areas — from cutting-edge studies in Alzheimer’s disease and innovative neuroimaging technologies, to in-depth investigations of psychiatric conditions, including schizophrenia and beyond.
Our multidisciplinary faculty bring together expertise from across clinical and research domains, including psychiatry, neurosurgery, basic science and public health. This collaborative environment fosters innovative approaches to understanding the brain and improving outcomes for individuals affected by neurological and mental health disorders.
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Student Research
Highlights
In a new review paper published in Nature Human Behaviour, researchers at U of T and CAMH offer a map for aligning assessments, interventions and studies using a domain-general view of self-regulation for neurodevelopmental conditions.
Across roles as an entrepreneur, scientist, engineer and strategic leader, Liam Kaufman has built a career focused on translating advanced AI and clinical research into real‑world health care tools.
Redefining Psychiatry: Dr. Rodrigo Mansur on the Intersection of Metabolic Dysfunction and Mood
“Patients with mood disorders often show indicators of metabolic disease, such as insulin resistance, that precede any diagnosis of mental health disorders,” Dr. Mansur explains.
A first-of-its-kind study looking at mobile apps designed to support people who want to stop their cannabis use finds that the quality of such tools is poor, and skimpy on evidence-based facts.