(she/her) is the director of the Behavioural Addictions Research Chair. She is also a family physician, a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the Université de Sherbrooke, and a clinical researcher of the Fonds de recherche du Québec Santé (FRQS).
(she/her) is the director of the Behavioural Addictions Research Chair. She is also a family physician, a professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the Université de Sherbrooke, and a clinical researcher of the Fonds de recherche du Québec Santé (FRQS).
Her research interests include health policy and the improvement of health care and social services in the area of behavioral addictions. Her background, lies at the intersection of health sciences and humanities, allowing her to approach the issues associated with behavioral addictions with a unique perspective. Since the beginning of her career, she has received over 20 awards and grants. She has been named a "Chercheure-Étoile" by the Conference of Rectors and Principals of Quebec Universities, a "Chercheure-Auteure de la relève" by the Presses de l'Université du Québec, and has won the Leadership in Family Medicine Award from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She was also named one of Canada's 100 Most Promising Black Women by the Canada International Black Women Excellence. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics and international relations (University of Sherbrooke), a master's degree in history (University of Sherbrooke), a doctorate in applied human sciences (University of Montreal), and a doctorate in medicine (University of Sherbrooke).
(she/her) is a research coordinator at the Behavioral Addictions Research Chair. She has extensive experience in communication and outreach to the general public.
(she/her) is a research coordinator at the Behavioral Addictions Research Chair. She has extensive experience in communication and outreach to the general public.
Her studies in cinema, with a specialization in Feminist Studies, have led her to work as a documentary researcher, editor, and journalist in numerous television and digital media chanels (Télé-Québec, URBANIA, ICI Estrie, ICI Télé). Her interdisciplinary background is tinged with great curiosity and a taste for the transmission of knowledge. As a lecturer (University of Sherbrooke, IREF-UQAM, University of Montreal), she has been interested in feminist approaches, sexual and gender diversity, and cultural issues in Quebec. Recipient of the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Fellowship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), she has published in numerous academic and specialized journals.
(she/her) is a research professional in the Behavioral Addictions Research Chair. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology at Bishop's University.
(she/her) is a research professional in the Behavioral Addictions Research Chair. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, she completed her Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience in the Department of Psychology at Bishop's University.
Her undergraduate thesis focused on the relationship between perfectionism and anxiety symptoms in women. As an intern in the Tétreault Pain Imaging Lab, she examined the evolution of physical and anxiety symptoms of chronic low back pain in an animal model. She received the Bishop's Exceptional Student Talent funding award to join the Frontline Anxiety and Depressive Disorders Research Laboratory's team as an intern, where she worked on the psychometric validation of a self-management tool for mental health disorders. Natalia presented her internship results at the University of Sherbrooke's Undergraduate Science Day and is awaiting her first publication in the Canadian Journal of Behavioral Science.
(she/her) is a research professional in the Behavioral Addictions Research Chair. She completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree (with thesis) in Social Work at the Université de Sherbrooke. Involved in various research projects as a research assistant since 2022, she has worked on a wide range of topics, including youth protection, parenting, community interventions, mutual aid networks, the housing crisis, and challenges related to immigration and the social integration of immigrant youth.
(she/her) is a research professional in the Behavioral Addictions Research Chair. She completed a bachelor’s and a master’s degree (with thesis) in Social Work at the Université de Sherbrooke. Involved in various research projects as a research assistant since 2022, she has worked on a wide range of topics, including youth protection, parenting, community interventions, mutual aid networks, the housing crisis, and challenges related to immigration and the social integration of immigrant youth.
As part of an undergraduate research internship, Peace presented a scientific poster on preferred interventions for parents who have a child placed in youth protection and wish to have another child. This work earned her the award for Best Scientific Poster at the 2023 Undergraduate Research Day in Social Sciences and Humanities. Her master’s thesis focuses on repeated removals of distinct children by youth protection services and explores how community interventions can support the transition from social vulnerability to resilience among biological mothers. Following its evaluation, the writing of a scientific article was recommended and is currently underway.
