by Julie Dufresne | May 29, 2025 | Students
Congratulations to Victoria Dorimain, a doctoral research student in health sciences at the Université de Sherbrooke, on being awarded the Prix Huy Hao Dao 2024-2025. The prize, which recognises innovation and originality in research serving vulnerable populations, was created by the Department of Community Health Sciences in memory of Prof. Huy Hao Dao, a doctor and professor with a passion for public health, renowned for his human and scientific commitment. Victoria is directed by Prof Martine Shareck, Prof Mathieu Belanger et Prof Anne-Marie Turcotte-Tremblay.
by Julie Dufresne | May 29, 2025 | Conference, MATCH, Results, Students
Our colleague Pierre Philippe Wilson Registe took part in the 3rd edition of the Symposium des étudiants en épidémiologie du Québec, held on May 22nd at the School of Public Health of the Université de Montréal. He presented his work on the importance of consistent measurements for monitoring physical activity during the transition from adolescence to adulthood from the MATCH research project directed by Prof Mathieu Bélanger.
by Julie Dufresne | May 22, 2025 | MATCH, Students
We would like to offer our most sincere congratulations to our colleague, Véronique Thibault (RD, PhD), on receiving the 2024-2025 honourable mention from the Dean of Medicine and Health Sciences – Université de Sherbrooke. Professor Mathieu Bélanger of the Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick supervised Véronique during her Master’s and recently completed PhD studies. Véronique is now pursuing a postdoctoral fellowship at McGill University.
by Julie Dufresne | Apr 15, 2025 | funding, Uncategorized
This 5-year NSERC Discovery Grant project brings together expertise in activity monitor engineering and experimental biology to explore interdisciplinary questions related to sex differences in blood pressure regulation during sedentary postures. This research program aims to advance current methodologies while uncovering new insights into the vascular mechanisms that regulate blood pressure among males and females.
by Julie Dufresne | Apr 14, 2025 | funding
The ResearchNB Equipment Fund is designed to support research infrastructures. This grant will enable the IMPACTS Laboratory to acquire equipment to expand its research and launch innovative new initiatives. Our mission: TO DESCRIBE the factors influencing the evolution of lifestyle habits, to DISCOVER their impact on cognitive decline and chronic diseases, and to DEPLOY community interventions combining science and citizen experience to improve the health of populations.
