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Yang Zhou is an Assistant Professor at McGill University's Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery and a Principal Investigator at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital), joining in 2019. His role bridges basic and clinical neuroscience research.
- Affiliation: The Neuro (Killam Institution), Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR)
- Expertise: Neurobiological mechanisms of developmental brain disorders
Research Focus: Zhou investigates how gene mutations affect synaptic connectivity and neural circuit function, linking these to behavioral changes in autism, schizophrenia, and related disorders. His interdisciplinary approach combines clinical insights from patient data with biological studies in disease models.
Motivation for Joining The Neuro: Inspired by The Neuro's historical contributions (e.g., Montreal Procedure for epilepsy) and its unique integration of research-intensive clinical neuroscience, enabling translational studies from patient observations to therapy development.
Relocation to Montreal: Highlights Montreal's multiculturalism and his son's positive experience in bilingual education as key benefits of the move.
