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 a registered dietitian and has worked as a pediatric dietitian at the BC Children's Hospital in obesity and eating disorder prevention and treatment. She also worked as a community dietitian on issues related to school food.

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 works in public health nutrition and collaborates with community partners, government and non-governmental organizations to ensure research is informed by priority questions identified in Canadian communities. She is an affiliate researcher at at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute (Vancouver), the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute and l’Institut du Savoir Montfort (Ottawa).   

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.

With academic training in Nutrition and Dietetics, Dalia brings a deep interest in the science behind how food shapes health. Her approach blends curiosity with a commitment to practical impact, and she is especially drawn to projects that connect research with real-world applications in clinical and community settings.

Asmaâ Sebbahi

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics 

Touka Aly 

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics 

Elianne Bouchard 

Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics