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Marco Leyton, PhD, is a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital. He serves as a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University. His work focuses on understanding addictions and psychiatric disorders through biopsychosocial frameworks.
- Institution: RI-MUHC, Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University
- Academic Rank: Professor
Research Interests: Leyton investigates the neurobiological underpinnings of addiction, emphasizing dopamine and serotonin signaling, neuroimaging techniques (PET, MRI), and vulnerability traits in psychiatric disorders. His studies explore how temperament, adversity, and neurochemical pathways contribute to substance use disorders.
Publication Trends: Recent work examines psychedelic drug mechanisms (psilocybin, lisuride), glutamate receptor dynamics, and policy approaches to the overdose crisis. He integrates multimodal imaging (fMRI, PET) to study cue reactivity, cognitive regulation, and developmental trajectories of mental health.
Methodological Expertise: Leyton employs advanced neuroimaging, radiotracer development, and longitudinal cohort studies to map neural circuits involved in addiction vulnerability. His research bridges preclinical models with human clinical applications.
