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JoAnne Arcand is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University. She is a nutritional scientist specializing in improving public and patient nutritional health, particularly in managing cardiovascular diseases like hypertension and heart failure. Her research focuses on clinical and population health strategies, dietary sodium reduction, and knowledge translation through innovative tools.
Education:
- PhD in Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto (2011)
- MSc in Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto (2006)
- BSc in Human Ecology (Food and Nutrition), University of Western Ontario (2001)
Research Interests: Dr. Arcand’s work emphasizes dietary sodium reduction, implementation of nutrition policies, and the development of tools such as the Sodium Calculator and mobile apps for dietary management. She leads the Science of Salt research group, collaborating internationally to evaluate sodium intake and health outcomes.
Awards and Grants: She has received grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Heart and Stroke Foundation, and International Development Research Centre. Her honors include the Heart and Stroke Foundation New Investigator Award and World Hypertension League recognition for sodium reduction initiatives.
Professional Involvement: Dr. Arcand chairs subcommittees for the Science of Salt group and contributes to organizations like Hypertension Canada and Dietitians of Canada. She publishes systematic reviews and disseminates findings via the Science of Salt newsletter.
