Alexandre Dumais

Alexandre Dumais

Centre de recherche de l'institut universitaire en santé mentale de Montréal (CR-IUSMM)

Researcher

Biography

Dr. Alexandre Dumais is a psychiatrist and clinician-scientist at the Research Centre of the Montreal Mental Health University Institute (IUSMM). He holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Addiction at the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Medicine, where he is also affiliated with the Montreal Mental Health University Institute – Research Centre. His research focuses on three main areas: psychiatry, neuroscience, and innovation.

Research and impacts

  • Patient treatment: Over 50 patients treated using Avatar Therapy, an innovative approach employing virtual reality.
  • Recognition for innovation: Recipient of the Ella Amir Award (2018) for mental health innovation, highlighting the impact of Avatar Therapy.
  • Scientific output: More than 80 scientific publications, actively contributing to the advancement of knowledge in psychiatry.
  • International reach: Regularly invited speaker at international conferences and featured in the media, enhancing the visibility of his work.
  • Recognized academic excellence: Multiple awards for research (AMPQ, Pinel Foundation, Fernand-Seguin Congress), demonstrating consistent recognition by peers.

Researchers