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 est titulaire d’un baccalauréat en psychologie – concentration recherche et d’un baccalauréat en enseignement au secondaire. Elle poursuit une maîtrise en adaptation scolaire et sociale. Elle a aussi œuvré auprès de clientèles vulnérables, notamment auprès d'adultes vivant avec un trouble du spectre de l'autisme et d'autres ayant une déficience intellectuelle. Elle a également agi en tant qu’enseignante-orthopédagogue auprès d'élèves ayant des difficultés d'apprentissage et comme conseillère pédagogique auprès d'une équipe-école. Elle s’est jointe à l’équipe de la Chaire Marguerite-d’Youville en juin 2023 à titre de professionnelle de recherche.
Philip Remus Vraciu est étudiant au baccalauréat en sciences infirmières à l’Université de Montréal. Étudiant assidu, il a fait bon nombre d’activités de bénévolat auprès des personnes âgées. Ses intérêts pour les interventions humanistes auprès des personnes âgées et l’accompagnement de leurs proches aidants dans les soins sont manifestes. Il s’est joint à l’équipe de la Chaire en 2023 en tant qu’auxiliaire de recherche.
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
Marie-Pier Vaudry est titulaire d’une maîtrise en gestion de projets et poursuit actuellement une maîtrise en gérontologie à l’Université de Sherbrooke. Elle est animée par la promotion du bien-être des personnes vivant avec un trouble neurocognitif et leurs proches.
marie-pier.vaudry@umontreal.ca