MEET THE BREAKTHROUGH CHALLENGE
RESEARCHERS
CAMH Engage is proud to raise funds to support the research of CAMH Scientists. Learn more about the breakthrough research that has been supported by the $10,000 Breakthrough Challenge grant to date:
Dr. Stephanie Ameis
Clinician Scientist, Child Psychologist
2015 Winner
The Research: A new treatment for Autism to improve executive functioning via brain imaging and stimulation in order to support improved motor functions and independence in tasks.
Read more about Dr. Ameis' research in
Dr. Juveria Zaheer
Clinician Scientist, Psychiatrist
2018 Winner
The Research: A qualitative research study to engage family members who have lost someone to suicide in order to understand how to improve mental health care and policy in an effort to increase suicide prevention.
Read more about Dr. Zaheer's research in
her CAMH biography.
Dr. Thomas Prevot
Project Scientist
2019 Winner
The Research: The development of new molecules to treat cognitive deficits in depression, meaning impairment in memory, attention, and impulsivity - with the goal of taking those molecules to clinical trials.
Read more about Dr. Prevot's research in