Profile of our Researchers

First Name Last Name IRHM Designation Research interests

Céline

Aguer, PhD

Scientist

Insulin resistance, Skeletal muscle, Myokines, Fatty acid metabolism, Mitochondrial function, Oxidative stress, Environmental pollutants, Cytokines, Physical activity

Daniel

Amyot, PhD

Scientist

Health informatics

Jennyfer

Ansado, PhD

Scientist

Neurosciences Cognitives Cliniques et Sociales

Patrick

Archambault, MD, MSc, FRCPC

Affiliate scientist

Health Technologies

Aurélie

Baillot, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Physical activity among severe obese persons, Physical and mental health in severe obese persons

Malek

Batal, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Food choices, First Nations, Food security, Equity in health and nutrition

Luc

Bonneville, PhD

Scientist

Organizational communication Technology, communication and organization Communication and health Communication and society

El Mostafa

Bouattane, MD, MBA

Scientist

Performance management, Decision support services, Health system

Louise

Bouchard, PhD

Senior Scientist

Sociology of health, illness and medecines Sociology of knowedge, sciences and technologies Social determinants of health Social inequalities in health Health and official language minorities Social and health systems, structures and social dynamics Multi

Jacques

Bradwejn, MD, FRCPC, ABPN

Senior Scientist

Psychopharmacology Psychotherapy of mood and anxiety disorders

Jennifer

Brunet, PhD

Scientist

Exercise and health psychology, Psychosocial determinants of physical activity motivation and behaviour, Theories and principles of motivation, Special populations

Linda

Cardinal, PhD

Chercheurs

Langue et politique, L'analyse comparée des politiques linguistiques et des régimes linguistiques, La vie politique des francophonies hors Québec, es débats sur l'identité, la citoyenneté, les institutions et la représentation politique au Canada...

Marc

Carrier, MD, Msc

Affiliate scientist

Cardiovascular diseases Cancer

Jules

Carrière, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Organizational psychology Human resources

François

Chiocchio, PhD, PMP, CRHA

Chercheur

Team work, Collaboration, Project management, Processes, Human resources management

Marie-Hélène

Chomienne, MD, CCFP, MSc

Clinical Senior Researcher

Primary care Health of populations living in a minority situation

Vincent

Della Zazzera

Clinical Researcher

Imaging of pelvic Endometriosis, Trans-perineal ultrasound, Mesh vaginal surgery.

Éric

Dionne, PhD

Scientist

Evaluation, Research methods, Statistics, Teacher training, Testing

Marie

Drolet, PhD, TSI/RSW

Scientist

Accès aux services sociaux et de santé, Services intégrés, Francophonie en situation minoritaire, Formation des futurs professionnels de la santé et des services sociaux, Enfance-jeunesse, Vieillissement

Claire-Jehanne

Dubouloz, PhD

Senior Scientist

Learning process of clients in rehabilitation, Personal values and beliefs, The qualitative research, Practice based on scientific facts, Decison-making process

Alexandre

Dumas, PhD

Scientist

Social inequalities in health and life styles among different social groups, Economic, political, ethical and social aspects of elderly and aging populations

Heather

Flowers

Scientist

Exploration of neuroanatomic and behavioral concordance between swallowing and communication

Bénédicte

Fontaine-Bisson, DtP, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Nutrigenomics, Chronic diseases – Obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, Inflammation, Energy metabolism, Epidemiology/biostatistics, Nutrition interventions

Thomas

Foth, PhD

Scientist

Nursing history and discourse analysis, Queer theories and postcolonial theories, Professionalization

Geneviève

Gauthier, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Simulation, Evaluation of clinical teachers in learning contexts by case

Isabelle

Giroux PhD, RD, BEd, PHEc

Scientist

Clinical and community nutrition, Healthy lifestyles, Interdisciplinary approach, Prevention of obesity and diabetes, Treatment of obesity and diabetes, Prevention and treatment of gestational diabetes

Paul-Samuel

Greenman, PhD, C. Psych

Scientist

Emotional and interpersonal development, Individual, couple and group psychotherapy, Clinical health psychology

Jean

Grenier, PhD, C. Psych

Senior Scientist

Psychology, Primary Care

Sylvie

Grosjean, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Organizational communication, Organizational learning, Communication of organizational knowledge, Communication within working teams, Interactions analysis, Organizational ethnography

Agnes

Grudniewicz, PhD

Scientist

Health Services

Philip

Hassard, MD

Clinical Researcher

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Simon

Hatcher, MD, MBBS

Affiliate scientist

Depression, Psychiatry, Suicide

William

Hogg, Hon. B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Cl.Sc., M.D.C.M., C.C.F.P., F.C.F.P.

Clinical Senior Researcher

Multimorbidity

Dave

Holmes, Inf, PhD

Senior Scientist

Critical Theory, Risk and Health, Governmentality and nursing, Psychiatric Nursing and Nursing in Corrections / Sexuality and Public Health Nursing

Pascal

Imbeault, PhD

Senior Scientist

Obesity and metabolic disorders, Hormonal and nutritional modulation of metabolism of the adipose tissue, Adipokines

Jean-Daniel

Jacob, PhD

Scientist

Critical theory, Social and political challenges to nursing care, Violence and risk management, Ethics, Nursing care in psychiatric environments, Legal psychiatry

Mélanie

Joanisse, PhD

Clinical Researcher

Psychology of health, Women's health, Aging, Chronic Disease Management, Integration of psychology into primary care

Guy-Vincent

Jourdan, PhD

Scientist

Software verification, validation and testing, Software security, Formal models, Mobile Applications

Diana

Koszycki, PhD, C. Psych

Senior Scientist

Anxiety disorders, Psychotherapy effectiveness Mindfulness, meditation, and spritually-based interventions, Determinants of anxiety and biological markers of stress

Bernadett

Kovacs. MD

Clinical Researcher

Intensive care medicine

Kwadwo

Kyeremanteng BSc MD FRCPC

Clinical Researcher

Palliative Care

Danik

Lafond, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Sensorimotor deficits, functional capacity and chronic musculoskeletal pain, Therapeutic Interventions to exercise and musculoskeletal disorders

Marie-France

Lafontaine, PhD

Senior Scientist

attachment, clinical psychology, couple relationships, domestic violence, mental and physical health

Martine

Lagacé, PhD

Scientist

Age stereotypes and discrimnation, Ageism, Self-esteem and wellbeing of seniors and aging workers

Michelle

Lalonde, PhD

Scientist

Health services, Organizational socialization, New graduate nurse transition, Preceptorship, Emotional intelligence, Nursing work environments, Clinical teaching, Simulation

Christine

Landry, B.Pharm, M.Sc, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Researcher

Pharmacotherapy

Martin

Lauzier, PhD

Senior Scientist

Training and human resources development, Psychology of work and organizations Knowledge transfer, Transfer of learning, Change management, Presenteeism

Carole

Lavoie, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Métabolism, Diabete

Grégoire

Le Gal, MD, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Diagnosis and management of venous thromboembolism (VTE), including the clinical diagnosis of VTE Derivation and validation of clinical decision rules for VTE, Derivation and validation of clinical decision rules for VTE

Sophie

Lebel, PhD

Scientist

Cancer Self-perception, Fear of recurrence, Intervention for persons with cancer, Stigma related to disease

Geneviève

Lemay, MD

Clinical Researcher

Geriatrics, Mental Health, Polypharmacy, Delirium, Dementia

Lysanne

Lessard, PhD

Scientist

Information Systems

Hugues

Loemba, MD, PhD

Clinical Researcher

Virology, immunology, HIV/AIDS, Mental Health/ HIV/AIDS-associated neurocognitive disorders, Lipid Disorders in HIV-Infected Patients, Co-morbidities associated with HIV infection and Primary Health Care, Epidemiologic aspects

Linda

McLean, PhD

Senior Scientist

Santé des Femmes, Minorités francophones au Canada

Wojtek

Michalowski, PhD

Scientist

Health Management, Management Information Systems

Alain

Michon, MD

Clinical Researcher

Learning by simulation, Continuous training, Communication between health professionals

Denise

Moreau, PhD

Scientist

Social construction of motherhood, Maternity Experiences, Representations and practices of maternity (pregnancy , lactation ), Postnatal Depression, Joint work- life maternity, Motherhood for immigrants, aboriginals, homeless women

Alain

Mouttham, PhD

Scientist

Multimorbidités physiques et mentales, Systèmes d’information et outils d’aide à la décision clinique, continuum de soinsPhysical and Mental Multimorbidities, Information Systems and Clinical Decision Support Tools, Continuum of Care

Julie

Nantel, PhD

Scientist

Effets du vieillissement, Troubles cognitifs légers, Risques de chute et mobilité

Sébastien

Normand, PhD, C. Psych

Clinical Researcher

Assessment and psychosocial treatments of Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Mental health and psychopathology of children and young people, Children's peer relationships, Observational methods, Longitudinal research design

Wendy

Peterson, RN, PhD

Senior Scientist

Health of women and girls, Representations and practices of maternity, Prenatal care

Stéphane

Poitras, PhD

Scientist

Musculo-skeletal disorders, Organization of health care

Viola

Polomeno, Inf. RN, PhD

Scientist

The perinatal sexuality, Intimacy and sexuality parental couple, Francophone parental couples Ontario, Perinatal Education, Sexuality and health, Intervention programs for the promotion of family health and intergenerational

Monique

Potvin-Kent, PhD

Scientist

Nutrition, Child nutrition

Justin

Presseau, PhD

Scientist

Knowledge mobilization, Innovation / change in health care

Denis

Prud’homme, MD, MSc

Senior Scientist

Exercise, Physical activity, Obesity, Diabetes, Metabolic syndrome

Marc

Rodger, MD, FRCP(C), MSc

Affiliate scientist

Venous Thrombosis and Thrombophilia

Roland

Sabbagh

Clinical Researcher

New applications and markers for screening and diagnosis with cardiac imaging

Michael

Saginur, MD

Clinical Researcher

Politiques de santé, pédiatrie, soins primaires, santé des populations

Jacinthe

Savard

Scientist

Canadian francophone official language minority communities, Interprofessional care, Health care professionals' education (related to interprofessional care or active offer of French services)

Sébastien

Savard, PhD

Scientist

Community organization, Social economy, Services to youth and families, Management of social services, Evaluation of social practices, Local governance

Jane

Schuler

Clinical Researcher

Liens entre la santé physique du nouveau-né et la santé mentale des parents, Hypoglycémie Néonatale

Marguerite

Soulière, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Life cycles events, Risk of pathologization, Redefinitions of male/female, New networks of "key relations" (social kinship) and intra/intergenerational transmission, The use of creation as a method of data collection

Dawn

Stacey, RN, PhD, CON(C)

Affiliate scientist

Supporting patients’ decision making with decision support tools and nurse coaching, Oncology nursing, Nurse telephone consultation, Knowledge translation and implementation of innovations in practice and organizations

Andrea

Stewart, MD, FRCPC

Clinical Researcher

Risk management, Mental health, Continuous training, Suicide, Violence

Taryn

Taylor, BKin, MSc, MD, CCFP, Dip Sport Med

Clinical Researcher

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome, Osteoarthritis, Concussion, Metabolism

Raymond

Tempier, MD, M.Sc, FRCPC, CSPQ, FCPA

Clinical Senior Researcher

Mental health, Linguistic minorities, Psychiatric epidemiology, Physical comorbidity

Marie-Claude

Thifault, PhD

Scientist

Women’s Studies, Women, mental illness, institutionnalization in asylum, Women’s religious communities, Social and cultural history: Quebec, Canada, History of mentality, privacy and intimacy in asylum world, micro-history

Jocelyne

Tourigny, PhD

Senior Scientist

Preoperation preparation of children and parents, Emotional distress of young children, Education of parents, Participation of parents in healthcare of the child, Role of fathers in healthcare, Health of Francophones families

Amanda

Vandyk, RN PhD

Scientist

Mental Health Psychiatric, Nursing Education

Helen-Maria

Vasiliadis, MSc, PhD

Affiliate scientist

Epidemiology, Psychiatry, Pharmacology, Health Economics

Sanni

Yaya, M.Sc., Ph.D., Adm.A., F.CIM., MPM

Affiliate scientist

Health economics and development, International health, Public policies, Health systems reforms, Health sociology