Shirley Fecteau

Dr. Shirley Fecteau is a Professor at Université Laval and holds the Canada Research Chair in Neuroplasticity. Her research focuses on developing noninvasive brain stimulation therapies for cognitive disorders, targeting attention, decision-making, and emotional regulation in conditions like alcoholism, schizophrenia, and PTSD.

• Key Tools: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), fMRI, EEG, Cognitive Training
• Target Disorders: Substance Use Disorders, Gambling Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety, Schizophrenia

Dr. Fecteau's work explores how transcranial stimulation alters neurotransmitter levels and neuronal activity, particularly in treatment-resistant cases. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to study neuroplasticity mechanisms and optimize clinical applications.

Recent publications highlight her focus on neuroimaging integration, addictive behaviors, and neurostimulation safety. Her team's studies span from animal models to human clinical trials, emphasizing translational research.

• Canada Research Chair in Neuroplasticity
• Contributions to International Consensus Guidelines on Brain Stimulation

Dr. Fecteau supervises a team of PhD, MSc students, and postdocs, including Shiva Sedghi, Uziel Rayas, Amy E Bouchard, and Thierry Provencher. Her research is supported by grants from major Canadian health agencies.