The Family Nutrition Lab is directed by Dr. Tugault-Lafleur and is housed in School of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Dr Tugault-Lafleur is also a registered dietitian with a decade of experience working with families in Québec, Ontario and British Columbia. 

Dr Tugault-Lafleur research is multidisciplinary, integrating both population-level and behavioural approaches to promote health and well-being among children, youth and families. She collaborates with families, community partners, government and non-governmental organizations to ensure research is informed by priority questions identified in Canadian communities. 

Emma recently graduated from uOttawa with an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences, specializing in Integrative Biosciences. She chose to further her education in Nutrition at uOttawa, aiming to adopt a holistic approach to health.

Virginie is a recently licensed dietitian with a varied background. She is passionate about population health and research, and chose to further her education to contribute to a healthier society by developing strong research skills.

Asmaâ Sebbahi, RD.

MSc in Nutrition and Food Biosciences 

Carol Ihediwa, MSc

Clinical Research Coordinator 

Touka Aly 

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics 

Éliane Bouchard 

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics 

Gyselle is a Master's candidate at the University of Ottawa, with a background in clinical nutrition. Her research focuses on the inequities of eating behaviours among Canadian youth. She believes that understanding the broader social and structural factors impacting health is key to creating policies and interventions that genuinely make a difference.

Rita is a second-year master’s student with a background in nutrition and dietetics, exploring the association between eating behaviours and mental health among Canadian youth. Passionate about promoting well-being through evidence-based research and education.