Lisa Kalynchuk

Lisa Kalynchuk is Professor and Vice-President Research & Innovation at the University of Victoria, with appointments in the Division of Medical Sciences and Department of Psychology. Her research investigates neurobiological mechanisms of depression, epilepsy-related psychiatric symptoms, and chronic stress pathophysiology.

Major research contributions include establishing reelin's therapeutic potential in mood disorders and developing animal models for treatment-resistant depression. Current projects examine molecular pathways linking neuroinflammation to neurodegeneration.

Publication analysis shows persistent investigation into glutamatergic systems and neuroplasticity, with translational focus on rapid-acting antidepressants and neural circuit modulation.

• Canada Research Chair in Behavioral Neuroscience (two terms)

Completed supervision of 21 PhD candidates and maintains international collaborations across North America and Europe. Leads institutional research strategy development and innovation initiatives.