IMPACTS Lab

Welcome to the IMPACTS Lab,

The investigations on the mechanisms and predictors of links between physical activity, other behaviors, and health trajectories (IMPACTS) Laboratory is co-directed by Professors Mathieu Bélanger, Saïd Mekari, and Myles O’Brien at the Centre de formation médicale du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Our mission is to better understand how lifestyle habits, particularly physical activity and other health-related behaviors, influence the physical and mental health trajectories of individuals and populations. Since many risk factors associated with chronic diseases are modifiable, we strive to identify mechanisms and strategies that promote sustainable changes in lifestyle habits.

For several years, the researchers, students, and collaborators of the IMPACTS Lab have successfully developed, evaluated, and implemented innovative, effective, and sustainable interventions for diverse population groups. Our work aims to generate scientific knowledge that translates into concrete actions, thereby contributing to the improvement of community health and well-being.

Through research, innovation, and collaboration, we work to transform knowledge into sustainable solutions for better health.