Neurosciences (PhD)
This high-calibre multidisciplinary program is devoted entirely to neuroscience research. It provides an opportunity to contribute to advances in knowledge of the anatomical and functional structure of the brain, the molecular basis of neural communication, and the understanding and treatment of neurological and psychiatric illnesses.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a master’s degree in neurobiology, neurosciences, or an equivalent degree.
French proficiency
Students must have a good understanding of French.
English proficiency
It requires students to achieve a specific level of English proficiency during their studies, including a good understanding of written English.
Research Areas
- Physiopathology of degenerative neurological diseases
- Drug abuse
- Mood disorders
- Neurobiology of stress, anxiety, and pain
- Electrophysiology of vigilance states
- The brain and the immune system
- Neurophysics and neurophotonics
For more information on the program: www.fmed.ulaval.ca/nrb (in French only)
Professors
Refer to the section « Champs d’expertise de recherche des professeurs » in the official program description for more information on faculty members’ fields of research in neurosciences. (In French only)
A number of professors have an interest in supervising students under the agreement between UL and the CSC. Their areas of expertise and contact information are provided below.
Research areas: Neural stem cells, postnatal neurogenesis, olfaction
Teacher's profile: https://cervo.ulaval.ca/en/armen-saghatelyan
Email: armen.saghatelyan@fmed.ulaval.ca
Reseach area: Neuroscience
Teacher's profile: https://cervo.ulaval.ca/en/caroline-menard
Email: caroline.menard@fmed.ulaval.ca
Research areas: Neuroscience, neurodegeneration, dementia, ALS
Teacher's profile: https://cervo.ulaval.ca/en/chantelle-f-sephton
Email: chantelle.sephton.1@ulaval.ca
Research area: Neuroscience
Teacher's profile: https://cervo.ulaval.ca/en/christophe-proulx
Email: christophe.proulx@fmed.ulaval.ca
Research areas: Chronic pain and motor disorders, brain stimulation
Teacher's profile: http://www.crchudequebec.ulaval.ca/en/research/researchers/cyril-schneider/
Email: cyril.schneider@rea.ulaval.ca
Research area: Neuroscience of motor control
Teacher's profile: http://www.crchudequebec.ulaval.ca/en/research/researchers/frederic-bretzner/
Email: frederic.bretzner.1@ulaval.ca
Research area: Gene therapies for hereditary diseases
Teacher's profile: http://www.crchudequebec.ulaval.ca/en/research/researchers/jacques-p-tremblay/
Email: jacques-p.tremblay@crchul.ulaval.ca
Research areas: Neurometabolism, biochemistry, epilepsy, autism
Teacher's profile: https://cervo.ulaval.ca/en/paul-dutchak
Email: paul.dutchak.1@ulaval.ca
Research areas: Optics, cellular neuroscience, cellular imaging, psychiatry
Teacher's profile: http://lrnp.copl.ulaval.ca/_EN/index.html
Email: pierre.marquet@neuro.ulaval.ca
Research areas: Ophthalmology, neuroscience, retinal physiology, therapeutic development, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, Alzheimer’s disease, aging
Teacher's profile: http://www.crchudequebec.ulaval.ca/en/research/researchers/vincent-pernet/
Email: vincent.pernet.1@ulaval.ca