Didier Jutras‐Aswad
Centre Hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, Université de Montréal
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About
Didier Jutras-Aswad is a prominent researcher whose work spans addiction neuroscience, mental health care innovation, and neuroimaging. His research has made meaningful contributions to understanding substance use disorders, particularly through his multimodal neuroimaging investigations into how addiction reshapes reward processing in the brain. His 2017 study on reversing atypical valuation of drug and nondrug rewards in smokers (46 citations) offered compelling neurobiological insights into how the brain's reward circuitry can be rebalanced, opening promising avenues for therapeutic intervention. Beyond addiction science, Jutras-Aswad has demonstrated a forward-thinking interest in emerging technologies within mental health care. His widely cited 2022 scoping review on social robot interventions in mental health settings (77 citations) has become a key reference for clinicians and researchers exploring innovative, technology-driven treatment modalities. By systematically mapping outcomes, barriers, and facilitators of robotic interventions, this work has helped establish a rigorous evidence base for a rapidly evolving field. Together, these contributions reflect a researcher committed to bridging cutting-edge neuroscience with practical, scalable mental health solutions, making his work highly relevant for students and clinicians seeking to understand both the biology and the future of addiction and mental health treatment.
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