Pascale Marier-Deschênes

Ph.D. (doctor), Regular member

Principal Interest
Knowledge transfer

Secondary Interest
Quality of life

Primary Affiliation

Université Laval

Secondary Affiliation
Centre interdisciplinaire de recherche en réadaptation et intégration sociale (CIRRIS)

Biography

Pascale Marier-Deschênes holds a bachelor's degree in social work from the Université de Montréal. Her interest in knowledge mobilization and patient-centered research influenced the focus of her master's and doctoral work in clinical and biomedical sciences at Université Laval. During her doctoral studies, she co-developed the online chronic pain self-management program, Agir pour moi. Launched in November 2022 on the My Pain Management platform, this program guides participants in the application of self-management strategies, without requiring the direct intervention of a healthcare professional. Now an assistant professor at Université Laval and a researcher at CIRRIS, Pascale is interested in co-developing and evaluating online resources adapted to the specific needs of Canadian veterans living with chronic pain, in partnership with their families and healthcare professionals.

What inspires you most in your colleagues?

What inspires me most about my colleagues is their collaborative approach to innovative, interdisciplinary and patient-focused research. Their openness and ability to think outside the box is truly motivating. I am particularly touched by our shared willingness to celebrate each other’s accomplishments. These people firmly believe in the value of projects and people, and they demonstrate it not only through their words but also through their actions. Dedicating their time to valuing and supporting others, they contribute to the progress of our community as a whole.