OUR MISSION
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OUR VISION
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OUR VALUES
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Current Members
Team Members

KATHERINE JEFFERSON MHSC, RD
Research Coordinator
Katherine Jefferson MHSc, RD
Research Associate/ Lab Coordinator
Katherine supports planning and implementation of various research studies, including clinical research in primary care settings, development of eHealth tools, and eHealth tool validation. She also supports grants and manuscripts submissions, as well as financial administration. Katherine obtained her MHSc in 2019 under the supervision of Dr. Arcand and is also a Registered Dietitian.

KATHERINE JEFFERSON MHSC, RD
Research Coordinator
Beatriz Franco-Arellano, Phd
Research Associate
Beatriz contributes to research studies by analyzing data, drafting and reviewing scientific manuscripts and knowledge mobilization documents (part-time).

Saman Tahir, MSC
BRIDVE SIVAKUMAR BHSC
PhD Student
Research Associate
Saman supports the implementation of Foodbot Factory in school settings, which investigates how this serious game app can support children in learning about nutrition.

KATHERINE JEFFERSON MHSC, RD
Research Coordinator
Anisha Mahajan, PhD, RD
Postdoctoral Student
Anisha’s work is a novel investigation into the behavioural determinants of excess dietary sodium and populations at highest need for health promotion interventions. She also assists Dr. Arcand with trainee support.
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ALICIA TAVARES DA SILVA GOMES
PhD Student
bridve sivakumar, Bhsc
PhD Student
Bridve’s research is investigating mobile educational interventions for promoting adherence to diet in patients with chronic heart failure. She was a recipient of an OGS Scholarship in 2020.
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ALICIA TAVARES DA SILVA GOMES
PhD Student
JACKIE BROWN, MHSC
PhD Student
Jackie’s research investigates how mobile apps and games can support children in learning about nutrition. She holds a CIHR Doctoral Scholarship and obtained her MHSc in 2019 under Dr. Arcand’s supervision.
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JANICE PADILLA-MOSELEY, BSC
Master's Student
Rola Al Ghali, MSc
PhD Student
Rola’s research focuses on examining the contextual and behavioural factors associated related to dietary sodium intake among Canadians. She holds a CIHR Doctoral Scholarship.
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JANICE PADILLA-MOSELEY, BSC
Master's Student
manisha peters, bhSc
MHSc Student
Manisha’s research investigates the sources and trust in nutrition information among a large national sample of Canadians. She aims to gain a better understanding of the impacts of the nutrition infodemic.
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salma bafagih, bhSc
MHSc Student
Salma’s research is investigating a current snapshot of food literacy among a large national sample of the Canadian population.

Maria Tan MS, MLIS
Research Librarian
Maria is an expert in library science and supports the team in the execution of scoping and systematic reviews of the literature.

Michael Prashad
Data Analyst
Michael provides statistical analysis and data management support to our team on various projects.

Quinn Daggatt
IT Support
Quinn plays a key role in maintaining and updating our mobile and web apps.