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Shimon Amir is a Professor of Psychology at Concordia University and holds affiliate professorships in Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, and the Department of Health, Kinesiology & Applied Physiology. He holds a PhD in Psychology from McGill University and has held prominent roles including Director of the Center for Studies in Behavioral Neurobiology (2009–2019), Board of Governors member (2007–2016), and Vice-Chairman of the Board (2011–2016). His research focuses on the behavioral and molecular neuroscience of circadian biology, examining circadian rhythms' roles in addiction, mental health, and neurodegenerative processes.
Education: PhD in Psychology (McGill University). Postdoctoral training at the Center for Research on Drug Dependence (Concordia University) and the Weizmann Institute of Science (Department of Isotope Research and Neurobiology).
Research Interests:
- Circadian clock gene regulation in brain reward pathways
- Chronodisruption effects on alcohol consumption and affective behavior
- Neurobiological mechanisms of addiction and stress
- Sex differences in circadian-driven behaviors
- Neuroendocrine interactions in circadian systems
Awards and Honors:
- Fellowships: Royal Society of Canada, AAAS, Canadian College of Neuropsychopharmacology
- Honorary Concordia Research Chair, Distinguished University Research Professor
Research Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles on circadian rhythms, addiction neuroscience, and behavioral neurobiology. His work bridges molecular mechanisms (e.g., Bmal1/Per2 clock genes) with behavioral outcomes in rodent models.
