Team

Ruth Ndjaboue

Principal investigator

Holder of a Doctorate in Epidemiology, at Laval University in 2016, Dr. Ruth Ndjaboue carries out interdisciplinary and intersectional research, consisting of theoretical and empirical developments in addition to innovations in knowledge transfer. 

In terms of social epidemiology, her contributions concern vulnerable populations, and focus on the relationship between psychosocial factors and mental and physical health. Using a variety of research methods borrowed from the fields of social science and healthcare, her work sheds light on the complexity of issues related to healthcare and the numerous factors that affect mental and physical health.

Kelly Ann Bernier Robichaud

Research assistant

Kelly Ann is currently completing a bachelor's degree in Psychology at the Université de Sherbrooke and plans to pursue a doctorate in neuropsychology.

She is passionate about the study of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder, and is interested in how these conditions influence cognitive processes and brain organization. Throughout her studies, she has developed a strong interest in research.

Kelly Ann joined the Ageing Lab in the summer of 2025, where she continues to deepen her research skills by actively participating in various scientific projects.

Anne-Eloïse Auceps

PhD student

Holder of a bachelor in sociology and a master’s in criminology (intervention) from the University of Montreal, Anne-Eloïse is now pursuing a PhD in gerontology.

Interested by the need assessment of incarcerated individuals as well as their living conditions, she completed an internship at the Leclerc detention facility for women in Laval. Her work led her to study women’s criminal trajectories, as well as the treatment of transgender females detained in prisons for women. Her research now focuses on ageing in prison, as well as issues related to healthcare and services compensating loss of autonomy provided to detainees.

Darya Ryashy

Master's student

Darya Ryashy is pursuing a research-based Master’s degree in Gerontology at the University of Sherbrooke. 

After working as a caregiver, she turned to research to better understand the processes of aging and contribute to improving older adults’ well-being. Her academic path reflects a strong interest in non-pharmacological and person-centered approaches. With an interdisciplinary perspective bridging psychology and gerontology, she collaborates on several research and training projects focused on quality of life, support for older adults, and innovation in care practices. 

Mathilde Lavoie

Research assistant

Mathilde is pursuing an undergraduate degree in Psychology at the Université du Québec à Rimouski. Drawn to topics such as workplace well-being, psychosocial risks at work and active aging, she joined the AgeInLab team in Fall 2025. 

Trang Nguyen

Research professional

Trang Nguyen joined the AgeInLab in September 2025 as a research professional. She holds a master's degree in gerontology from the Université de Sherbrooke. 

With a background in data analysis, scientific writing, and graphic design, Trang is passionate about transforming complex data into compelling stories and actionable insights. Her life mission is to help researchers share their work with people who might benefit from it. 

Joël Diendere

Research professional

After obtaining a doctorate in pharmacy in Burkina Faso, Joel also completed a master’s degree with thesis in pharmacovigilance at the University of Bordeaux (France). In Canada, he completed a master’s degree with thesis in pharmacoepidemiology at Laval University in Quebec. He did an internship at the CHU of Quebec/Université du Québec à Rimouski (UQAR),  and another one at the National Institute of Public Health of Quebec (INSPQ). Currently, he is a Research Professional at the University of Sherbrooke (Quebec) at AgeInLab.

Stella Ruddy

Research assistant

Stella Ruddy is working towards an Honors Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience at Bishop’s University. From the basis of her scientific background, Stella is interested in the relationship between complex psychosocial and environmental factors and physical or cognitive outcomes, as seen in the case of dementias. She has been part of the AgeInLab since May 2022 working as a research assistant.

Micaelle Nguefack

Master's student

Holder of a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s degree in applied mathematics with research thesis, Micaelle is currently doing a master’s degree in gerontology at the University of Sherbrooke. She is passionate about quantitative statistical research and would like to immerse herself in the world of qualitative research.

Fadila Bulver

Research assistant

Fadila Bulver is a student at the University of Sherbrooke where she is doing a Bachelor in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Her background in biological sciences enables her to study the biological and biopsychosocial factors that impact aging. Fadila has been a research assistant in AgeinLab since January 2022.

Heidi Noël

Research assistant

Heidi Noël is an undergraduate student at the University of Sherbrooke in Psychology. Inclusiveness and psychological well-being, particularly of marginalized groups and minorities, are themes close to her heart. This is in part what led her to join the team as a research assistant for the Summer 2022.

Blaise Doré-Caillouette

Research assistant

Resident of Sherbrooke since his childhood, Blaise completed his bachelor’s degree in Communication at the University of Sherbrooke. His thirst for adventure prompted him to enroll in a dual-degree master’s degree in International Strategic Communication with the University of Louvain in Belgium. In Summer 2022, he joined the team as a research and teaching assistant.

Abigail Djossou

Research assistant

Abigail is driven by the application of Computer Science in real life problems. Her first years at university have been dedicated to Computer Networking and Machine Learning. She also studied mathematical sciences to understand the foundation of computer science. It was an interesting and very enriching experience that led her to start a PhD in Computer Science at the University of Sherbrooke with an option in Bioinformatics. She loves to expand her horizons by applying her skills in several areas. She joined the team in Summer 2022.