Richard E. Tremblay

Richard E. Tremblay is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montreal, working within the Department of Psychology and Pediatrics. He is based at the GRIP establishment (Groupe de Recherche en Informatique et Pédiatrie) and operates at Sainte-Justine University Hospital. His research focuses on child development, aggression, delinquency, drug addiction, and parent-child relationships, with a strong emphasis on preventive interventions.

• PhD in Educational Psychology

Dr. Tremblay’s work spans disciplines such as Psychology, Pediatrics, and Clinical Psychiatry, addressing challenges like chronic physical aggression, peer victimization, and suicidal ideation in adolescents. His publications (e.g., 2018 Annual Review of Psychology, JAMA Psychiatry) reflect interdisciplinary approaches combining biological, social, and psychological factors.

Scientific Awards & Honors:

• Stockholm Prize in Criminology
• Prix du Québec (Social Innovation)
• Fellow of AAAS
• Grand Officer of the Order Gabriela Mistral (Chile)
• Officer of the Order of Quebec
• Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
• Prize from the Academy of Moral and Political Sciences of France

Dr. Tremblay has secured significant research funding, including two grants totaling $1,250,539 from CIHR and SSHRC in 2018. His collaborations span institutions like Sainte-Justine University Hospital and the Applied Clinical Research Unit (URCA).