Search all research fields for members of the teaching staffThe professors included in the list below are members of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. This means that they are authorized to supervise or co-supervise theses. A complete list of the faculty and staff members associated with the program can be found at http://www.sciencessociales.uottawa.ca/psy/graduate-studies
BENNETT, Steffany, Associate Professor
Neuroregeneration; degeneration; apoptosis; stem cells; Gap junctions; Alzheimer's; transgenic mouse modelsBIELAJEW, Catherine, Full Professor
Neurobiology of motivation; animal models of depression; gender differences; neuropsychological consequences of breast cancer treatmentCAMPBELL, Kenneth, Full Professor
Human neurophysiological measures of information processing; cognitive activity during loss of consciousness; sleepCHARTIER, Sylvain, Assistant Professor
Artificial neural networks; cognition and perception; nonlinear time series analysisDAVIDSON, Patrick, Assistant Professor
Cognitive neuroscience of human memory, executive functions, and emotion; normal aging and age-related disorders (such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases)DE KONINCK, Joseph-Marie, Full Professor
Sleep and dreams: the study of the psychophysiology of sleep; of biological rythms and of the role of dreams in psychological adaptation; sleep problemsMERALI, Zulfiquar, Cross-appointment
Regulation of ingestive behavior; interactions between stress and the immune systemMESSIER, Claude, Full Professor
Physiology and neuropsychology of memory; interaction between glucose metabolism and memory processes in animals and humans; functional changes produced by memory processing: immunocytochemical detectionPLAMONDON, Hélène, Associate Professor
Characterization of the role of certain peptides and neuroprotective agents involved in cellular and functional (behavioral) recovery following a stroke, elucidation of such mechanisms, using animal models of cerebral ischemiaSMITH, Andra, Assistant Professor
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (FMRI); neuroscience; cognition; depression; drugs; mental healthTALER, Vanessa, Assistant Professor
Cognition and aging; mild cognitive impairment; dementia, language processingTREMBLAY, Francois, Cross-appointment
Tactile perception and Manual dexterity; Sensorimotor Aging; Transcranial magnetic stimulation
Admission to the collaborative program in behavioural neuroscience is governed by the general regulations of the Ottawa-Carleton Institute and by the general regulations of the FGPS. Candidates must indicate in their admission form that they wish to be accepted in the collaborative program.
All applicants must be able to understand speak and write either English or French proficiently . Applicants whose first language is neither English nor French must provide proof of proficiency in one or the other. The list of acceptable tests is indicated in the “Admission” section of the general regulations of the FGPS.
In accordance with the University of Ottawa regulation, assignments, examinations, research papers and theses can be produced in either English or French.
Applications are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Be admitted in one of the programs participating in the collaborative program of the Institute.
- Provide at least one letter of recommendation from a professor who is willing and available to act as thesis supervisor.
- Be sponsored into the collaborative program by a faculty member, normally the thesis supervisor, who must be appointed, cross-appointed or stand as an adjunct at one or more of the participating units.
Prior admission to the Ph.D. program of a participating academic unit.
NOTE: The choice of supervisor will determine the primary campus location of the student. It will also determine which university awards the degree.
The student is responsible for fulfilling both the participating unit requirements for the primary program and the requirements for the collaborative program.
The requirements specific to the collaborative program are as follows:
Successful completion of PSY6201 (or the equivalent)Presentation and defence of a research thesis on a topic in behavioural neuroscience based on original research carried out under the supervision of a faculty member participating in the behavioural neuroscience collaborative programMinimum StandardsThe passing grade in all courses is C+, Students who fail two courses (equivalent to 6 credits) must withdraw from the program.
1Outre les cours indiqués ci-dessous, un certain nombre d'autres cours dans le domaine des sciences neurologiques sont offerts par les unités scolaires participantes sur des sujets telles la neuroscience sensorielle, la psychopharmacologie, la neuroscience cognitive, la médecine du comportement et la scintigraphie du cerveau. Il est également possible de suivre des cours pertinents à la neuroscience offerts par la Faculté de médecine de l'Université d'Ottawa.
Les cours offerts peuvent varier d'une année à l'autre. Une liste à jour peut être obtenue auprès des coordonnateurs de la spécialisation. Les cours marqués CU sont offerts à Carleton University et ceux marqués UO le sont à l'Université d'Ottawa. Les cours équivalents sont indiqués entre crochets.
In addition to the courses listed below, a variety of neuroscience related courses are available through the participating academic units on topics including: sensory neuroscience, psychopharmacology, cognitive neuroscience, behavioural medicine and brain imaging. Students may also take relevant courses offered by the Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Ottawa. Course offerings vary slightly from year to year; a complete listing can be obtained from the specialization coordinators.
Carleton University course codes are marked (CU) and University of Ottawa courses (UO). Course equivalencies are indicated in square brackets.
PSY6201 BASICS OF NEUROSCIENCE (6cr.)
Comprehensive neuroscience course from the membrane and the cellular levels through the behavioural aspects of invertebrates and vertebrates. Lectures and tutorials on aspects of neuroscience such as neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, behavioural neuroscience and neuropharmacology.
PSY6202 ADVANCED SEMINAR IN BEHAVIOURAL NEUROSCIENCE (6cr.)
Advanced seminar course integrating behavioural analyses with aspects of neural circuits mediating and regulating these behaviours. Prerequisite: Adequacy in background knowledge as assessed by one of the coordinators prior to commencement of course.
PSY6601 FONDEMENTS DE LA NEUROSCIENCE (6cr.)
Cours de synthèse portant sur l'ensemble de la neuroscience, du niveau membranaire au niveau cellulaire incluant l'étude du comportement des invertébrés et des vertébrés. Cours magistraux et travaux dirigés sur divers aspects de la neuroscience et la neuropharmacologie du comportement.
NEUROSCIENCE TECHNIQUES (3CR.)
Completion of a research project using new research techniques, under the supervision of participating faculty member(s). [PSYC6204, BIOL6204 (CU)]
1. Completion of a research project using new research techniques, under the supervision of participating faculty member(s). [PSYC6204, BIOL6204 (CU)]