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Dr. Guy A. Rouleau is a leading academic and clinician-scientist serving as Director of The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital), Chair of McGill University's Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Director of the McGill University Health Centre's Department of Neuroscience. He co-founded the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute, advocating for open research practices. His career spans over 35 years, with significant contributions to understanding genetic underpinnings of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
Education:
- MD (Magna Cum Laude), University of Ottawa, 1980
- PhD in Genetics, Harvard University, 1989
Research Interests: Dr. Rouleau focuses on identifying disease-causing genes and mutational mechanisms in disorders such as autism, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), hereditary neuropathies, epilepsy, and schizophrenia. His work aims to translate genetic discoveries into diagnostic tools and therapies.
Awards & Honors:
- Over 110,000 citations across >1000 peer-reviewed articles (Google Scholar)
- Recipient of prestigious awards including the Canada Gairdner Wightman Award and Officer of the Order of Canada
Leadership & Advocacy: He pioneered the Open Science movement at The Neuro, promoting collaborative research to accelerate medical breakthroughs. Previously led the Centre for Excellence in Neuromics at the University of Montreal and CHU Sainte-Justine's Research Centre. Serves on national and international scientific advisory boards and grant review committees (CIHR, NIH, etc.).
Labs & Teams: Directs The Neuro's research programs and collaborates with global networks through the Tanenbaum Open Science Institute.
