Ally Villeneuve

Ally is currently a McQuaid Lab volunteer helping with any projects she can. She also works part-time as a Research Coordinator at the Atlas Insitute for Veterans and Families (affiliated with the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre), and part-time as a research assistant at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

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Ally completed her Master of Science in Neuroscience at Carleton University under the supervision of Dr. Robyn McQuaid and Dr. Hymie Anisman (Carleton University). Her project focused on better understanding the effects of different hormonal contraceptives on depressive and anxiety symptoms, as well as quality of life, among young adult women. She also received her Bachelor of Science Honours in Neuroscience and Mental Health with a Minor in Psychology at Carleton University. In her 4th year, Ally completed her Honours thesis with Dr. Matthew Holahan by investigating a novel alpha-synuclein-binding aptamer for treating Parkinson's disease. 

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Outside of work, Ally is a Volunteer Crisis Responder with Kids Help Phone.

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In her free time, you can find Ally at the gym, reading, or spending time with her pet bunny, Pierogi.