Dr. JoAnne Arcand is a registered dietitian and Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University, where she holds a Research Excellence Chair in Food, Nutrition & Health and serves as Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Preventive Nutrition & Technology. Dr. Arcand previously practiced as a clinical dietitian and completed her MSc and PhD in Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on translating nutrition science into policy and practice to improve diet quality and prevent cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension. This work spans clinical nutrition and nutrition policy, integrating best practices in implementation science, digital health and knowledge translation. She has contributed to clinical practice guidelines as well as public health advisory committees nationally and globally. Dr. Arcand has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications and received national and international awards recognizing her contributions to nutrition and public health.