AN EXPERIENCED AND DYNANIC RESEARCH TEAM!
The Marguerite-d'Youville Research Chair has been gradually building its research team since its inception. Several research professionals have brought extensive clinical experience with seniors and caregivers as well as deep research expertise to the team. It gives us great pleasure to introduce them to you.
Louise Allard has a PhD. in psychology from the Université de Montréeal and she completed two post-doctoral internships. She has several years of experience in research teams, notably as scientific coordinator at the Center de recherche du Center hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal (CRCHUM). She joined the Chair team in 2022 as a research professional.
louise.allard@umontreal.ca
Danielle Bellemare is a Registered Nurse with a Master's degree in Nursing from Université de Montréal as well as a Master's degree in Public Administration from École nationale d'administration publique (ENAP). Her career has included many years working in clinical and administrative settings, both in the health network and in the professional system. Danielle Bellemare’s interests include the quality of life of seniors and their loved ones and the care provided to them. She has served as a research professional with the Chair since its inception.
danielle.bellemare.2@umontreal.ca
Audrey Lavoie is a Registered Nurse with a Master's degree in Nursing from Université de Montréal. She has clinical experience in care for post-operative cardiac surgery patients. Currently in a doctoral program, Audrey Lavoie’s research interests involve the development and evaluation of nursing interventions adapted to the needs of seniors living with chronic diseases, with the goal of promoting health through lifestyle changes. She joined the Chair's team as a research professional in 2018.
audrey.lavoie.7@umontreal.ca
Odette Perreault is a Registered Nurse with a Master's degree in Nursing from Université de Montréal and a Master's degree in Public Administration from École nationale d'administration publique (ENAP). For many years she worked in community health and as a nursing and service manager in various settings in the health network. Odette Perreault participated in the creation of the cancer centre at the Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) as well as its interdisciplinary teams. Her interests include quality of care and services, professional development, and the development of nursing practices. Odette Perreault has served as the Chair’s coordinator since its inception.
odette.perreault.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Stéphanie Thibodeau holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology (with a major in Research) and a Bachelor's degree in Secondary Education. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in School and Social Adjustment. Ms. Thibodeau has also worked with vulnerable clienteles, including adults living with an autism spectrum disorder and others with an intellectual disability. She has worked as a teacher in remedial education with students who have learning difficulties and as an educational consultant with a school team. In June 2023, Ms. Thibodeau joined the team at the Marguerite-d'Youville Chair as a research professional.
Philip Remus Vraciu is currently studying for a Bachelor's degree in Nursing at Université de Montréal. He has been very active as a volunteer working with the elderly. Mr. Vraciu has a clear interest in humanist interventions with the elderly and in supporting their caregivers. He joined the Chair’s team in 2023 as a research assistant.
Odette Roy is a Registered Nurse and has a Master's degree in Nursing from Université de Montréal, a Master's degree in Public Administration from École nationale d'administration publique (ENAP), and a PhD in Education from Université de Montréal. Independent researcher, she has worked in a variety of settings, and her interests are focused on the development of nursing practices and the quality of care provided to individuals and their families. She joined the Chair’s team as a research professional in 2018.
odette.roy@umontreal.ca