Associate professor in the Department of psychology, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM)

Researcher, CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre

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Dr. Herba is interested in the emotional development of children. Her research focuses on different aspects of emotional development, including the recognition of facial expressions and emotional and behavioural difficulties. Dr. Herba is particularly interested in the associations between parental well-being and mental health and the child’s development.

Researcher and assistant head of the Brain and Child Development axis at the CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre

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Dr. Lippé is a professor in the Department of psychology at l'Université de Montréal and the founder of the

Neuroscience of Early Development research lab. Dr. Lippé’s work aims to better understand brain and cognitive development of the child and infant. More particularly, Dr. Lippé is interested in learning mechanisms and developmental disorders of diverse origins.

Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, McGill University

Researcher, Douglas Mental Health University Institute and CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre

 

Dr. Booij is a psychologist and Head of Research and Academic Development of the Douglas’ Eating Disorders Continuum. Her research focuses on the neurodevelopmental mechanisms of psychopathology, particularly eating disorders.

Professor, INRS-Centre Armand Frappier Santé Biotechnologie (AFSB)

Director, Réseau intersectoriel de recherche en santé de l'Université du Québec (RISUQ),

Researcher, Research Centre du CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal

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Dr. Vaillancourt’s team’s research aims to understand the implication of various stressors on the functioning of the human placenta and, consequently, fetal development and health in the long term. In the long-term, Dr. Vaillancourt’s work aims to improve the health of pregnant women and their offspring.