Gillian O'Driscoll

Gillian O'Driscoll is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at McGill University. Her research focuses on the biological basis of schizophrenia, particularly differences in brain structure and function between high-risk populations and healthy controls. She employs methods such as brain imaging, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and neuropsychological testing. Her work examines stress-induced dopamine release, oculomotor control abnormalities, and pharmacological interventions in psychiatric disorders like ADHD.

Research populations include schizophrenia patients, at-risk individuals, and psychiatric/healthy control groups. Her studies contribute to understanding neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychosis and ADHD, with implications for early intervention and treatment strategies.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed. While no advising or grant details are provided, her lab investigates clinical neuroscience interfaces between behavioral and biological markers of mental illness. No specific lab/team affiliations are mentioned in the text.