Research Areas and Supervision

Professor Alain Brunet, initially a researcher and then Research Division Director at the Douglas Institute and Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University (Canada) for more than twenty years, currently leads the National PTSD Research Center (Thompson Institute at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Australia).

He leads, conducts research and supervises students in the field of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as well as anxiety, depression, pre-natal maternal stress, and suicide. Neuroscience is intrinsically linked to his clinical approach.

With a career dedicated to the understanding of PTSD and its treatment, his work is at the forefront of innovation in the field.

Professor Alain Brunet's work goes beyond fundamental research; he is also involved in implementing his discoveries in daily practice at the Thompson Institute’s free Trauma Clinic. This has ensured a rapid translation of laboratory findings into efficient patient treatment. Clinically tested on hundreds of study participants and featured in numerous scientific publications, Reconsolidation Therapy™ significantly reduces psychological symptoms and suffering in 70% of cases and helps restores their mental health.

Thanks to his perseverance and expertise, Professor Alain Brunet continues to push back the boundaries of research on PTSD, offering new hope to affected individuals. His work is a reference in the field, guiding the efforts of many young researchers and mental health professionals around the world.