MEMBERS OF THE TEAM
Lynn R. Gauthier
Principal Investigator
I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Emergency Medicine, Chair of Palliative Care Research in the Faculty of Medicine at Université Laval, and Scientist with l’Équipe de recherche Michel-Sarrazin en Oncologie psychosociale et Soins Palliatifs, the Oncology Division of the Research Centre of the CHU de Quebec-Université Laval, and the Cancer Research Centre, Université Laval. I co-lead the symptom management and quality of life division of the Quebec Research Network in Palliative and End of Life Care with Dr Melissa Henry and Chair the Canadian Pain Society’s Awards Committee. I completed my PhD under the supervision of Dr. Lucia Gagliese at York University and a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Supportive Care at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
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I am fortunate to work with a smart, dynamic group of people interested in finding ways to reduce suffering from pain and other symptoms across the cancer continuum. When not at work, I am “mama” to 2 daughters, ages 6 and 2, who keep me on my toes.
Maud Bouffard
Research Associate
I have been a research associate in Dr. Lynn Gauthier's laboratory since September 2018. As part of my doctoral studies completed at the University of Montreal and postdoctoral studies carried out at Laval University, I had the opportunity to specialize about adult learning and training in a health context. My research interests focus on health literacy, decision support tools, qualitative research methods and health science pedagogy.
Sarah Béland
Research Professional
I have been a research professional in the laboratory since 2019. I participate in several projects including the survey to map the accessibility of pain management services as well as the qualitative study on the impact of cancer pain chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy in women with breast cancer. I also contribute to research activities by carrying out literature reviews.
Patient partenaire
Maxime Bouchard
Maxime Bouchard est une personne avec une expérience vécue de cancer et de la douleur liée aux traitements du cancer. Depuis 2018, il collabore au développement de plusieurs projets de recherche, à l’interprétation des résultats obtenus ainsi qu’à leur diffusion via la participation à différentes activités de transfert de connaissances avec les membres du laboratoire de Dre Lynn R. Gauthier. Son expérience et ses connaissances acquises au fil de son parcours permettent d’orienter les priorités de recherche et de mettre en contexte les résultats obtenus.
Residents
Isabelle Tardif
Resident
I am currently a psychiatry resident at Université Laval and I am collaborating on research projects with Lynn's team as part of a research profile that I am carrying out simultaneously with my medical studies co-supervised by Dr. Pierre Gagnon and Lynn. I completed my doctorate in medicine in 2019 and my master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences in 2018 under the supervision of Dr. Paul Poirier. I have an interest in the influence of physical illnesses on mental health, the interface between
somatic and psychiatric problems and the cardiovascular health of patients with psychiatric illnesses. I teach pre-clinical medical students and I am involved in the Association des Médecins Résidents de Québec as the Vice-President for well-Being.
Residents
Antoine Frasie
Resident
I am currently a psychiatry resident at Université Laval and I am collaborating on research projects with Lynn's team as part of a research profile that I am carrying out simultaneously with my medical studies co-supervised by Dr. Pierre Gagnon and Lynn. I completed my doctorate in medicine in 2019 and my master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences in 2018 under the supervision of Dr. Paul Poirier. I have an interest in the influence of physical illnesses on mental health, the interface between
somatic and psychiatric problems and the cardiovascular health of patients with psychiatric illnesses. I teach pre-clinical medical students and I am involved in the Association des Médecins Résidents de Québec as the Vice-President for well-Being.
Isabelle Quintal
Resident
I am currently a psychiatry resident at Université Laval and I am collaborating on research projects with Lynn's team as part of a research profile that I am carrying out simultaneously with my medical studies co-supervised by Dr. Pierre Gagnon and Lynn. I completed my doctorate in medicine in 2019 and my master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences in 2018 under the supervision of Dr. Paul Poirier. I have an interest in the influence of physical illnesses on mental health, the interface between
somatic and psychiatric problems and the cardiovascular health of patients with psychiatric illnesses. I teach pre-clinical medical students and I am involved in the Association des Médecins Résidents de Québec as the Vice-President for well-Being.
Residents
Frédérique Therrien
Resident
I am currently a psychiatry resident at Université Laval and I am collaborating on research projects with Lynn's team as part of a research profile that I am carrying out simultaneously with my medical studies co-supervised by Dr. Pierre Gagnon and Lynn. I completed my doctorate in medicine in 2019 and my master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences in 2018 under the supervision of Dr. Paul Poirier. I have an interest in the influence of physical illnesses on mental health, the interface between
somatic and psychiatric problems and the cardiovascular health of patients with psychiatric illnesses. I teach pre-clinical medical students and I am involved in the Association des Médecins Résidents de Québec as the Vice-President for well-Being.
Philippe Bérubé-Mercier
Resident
I am currently a psychiatry resident at Université Laval and I am collaborating on research projects with Lynn's team as part of a research profile that I am carrying out simultaneously with my medical studies co-supervised by Dr. Pierre Gagnon and Lynn. I completed my doctorate in medicine in 2019 and my master's degree in pharmaceutical sciences in 2018 under the supervision of Dr. Paul Poirier. I have an interest in the influence of physical illnesses on mental health, the interface between
somatic and psychiatric problems and the cardiovascular health of patients with psychiatric illnesses. I teach pre-clinical medical students and I am involved in the Association des Médecins Résidents de Québec as the Vice-President for well-Being.
Marie-Ève Cimon
Doctoral Student
Clinical nurse since 2011, I have accumulated different work experiences (home care, routine services, intensive care and general medicine) at the CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches, in particular, as a nursing care advisor since 2016. In 2022, I I obtained my master's degree in nursing science on the clinical nursing approach in the context of respiratory distress in palliative and end-of-life care. I am a doctoral student in nursing under the co-direction of Dr. Diane Tapp and Dr. Lynn R. Gauthier. My research project focuses on the development and evaluation of an instrument to assess respiratory distress in end-of life people. I benefit from a doctoral scholarship from the Ministry of Higher Education. My research interests are related to respiratory distress, the national distress protocol, the management of end-of-life symptoms, the clinical nursing approach and the trajectory of palliative and end-of-life care.
Nataly Espinoza Suarez
Doctoral Student
I am a Peruvian family physician and an assistant professor at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. My previous experiences are based on qualitative methods and systematic reviews. My research publications are related to shared decision making and the use of decision aids during clinical encounters. I also analyzed the effects of cost conversations during clinical encounters and their effects on clinician and patient outcomes. Finally, my work is related to communication during the end of life in intensive care using professional interpreters. I am currently a doctoral student in the Community Health Program at Université Laval, supervised by Dr Annie LeBlanc and co-supervised by Dre Lynn Gauthier. My main research interests are related to palliative care and communication at the end of life.
Master's Students
Angelina Centeno Baez
Master's Student
I am a Colombian anesthesiologist-intensivist with over 10 years of clinical experience, and a master's student in Clinical and Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine at Université Laval. I have a keen interest in the field of acute and chronic pain, including oncology and palliative care. Within the laboratory, I am involved in several projects including: Age-related Profiles in the Experience of Chemically-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) and Ethnography. My dissertation will be based on the description of decision-making between the risks and benefits of therapeutic change in CINN, between the patient and healthcare professionals.
Undergraduate Students
Charles-Antoine Auger
Research Assistant
I'm currently a bachelor's student in psychology at Université Laval. I wish to pursue a career in research, more specifically in the management of palliative care through a biopsychosocial approach, as well as the management of chronic pain related to cancer. In the laboratory, I'm currently working on several research projects, including chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy in the orofacial region, vinca-alkaloid-induced peripheral neuropathy in children and adolescents, and an analysis of pre-externship programs in Quebec medical faculties in relation to the teaching provided for cancer pain management.
Bérénice Desrosiers
Research Assistant
I'm currently a bachelor's student in psychology at Université Laval. I would like to pursue my studies in the field of research. My main research interests are cancer-related chronic pain and the psychological distress that can be associated with it. Within the laboratory, I am collaborating on a research project on Age-related profiles in the experience of chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy.
Noémie Lavoie
Research Assistant
I am currently in my second year of a bachelor's degree in psychology. My main interests are in health and aging psychology. I've been a research assistant in Dr. Gauthier's lab for the past few months, contributing mainly to the project on Age-related profiles in the experience of chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy.
Rose Jolicoeur
Research Assistant
I'm currently in my first year of a bachelor's degree in psychology at Université Laval, and I'd like to pursue a doctorate in psychology with a focus on intervention and research. I would like to specialize in pediatric neuropsychology after my studies. In the laboratory, I'm working on a research project on Age-related profiles in the experience of chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy. I'm also passionate about adventure, especially when it comes to discovering new countries and cultures.
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Mathilde Bellavance
Auxiliaire de recherche
I'm currently a third-year medical student at Université Laval. To date, my professional interests have been in all aspects of oncology and palliative care. I'm delighted to have recently joined Dr. Gauthier's laboratory. In this laboratory, I'm taking part in an analysis of pre-externship programs in Quebec's Faculties of Medicine in relation to the teaching of cancer pain management.
Lab Alumni
Béatrice Gagné
Research Assistant
Laurie Bisaillon
Research Assistant
Wan-Li Sun
Summer Intern
Lye-Ann Robichaud
Research Assistant
Marianne Couillard-Larocque
Research Assistant
Gaëlle Gloaguen
Research Assistant
Thaliane Côté-Cazes
Research Assistant
