Dr. Arcand has expertise in clinical and population health aspects of cardiovascular disease prevention and management. She was recently awarded a National New Investigator Award from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and was the 2017 CIHR-INMD-Canadian Nutrition Society New Investigator Prize. Her research program is funded by the Canadian Institutes for Health Research, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the International Development Research Centre. Her current research program is: She is also actively involved in the international Science of Salt research group, affiliated with the World Hypertension League and World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Salt Reduction, and Chairs a subcommittee that conducts regular systematic reviews of studies published on dietary sodium and health outcomes. Dr. Arcand is also involved in numerous knowledge translation activities, including the development of novel tools to translate scientific information to the public, patients and clinicians. She volunteers her time to several committees with the Hypertension Canada, Canadian Nutrition Society and Dietitians of Canada. Dr. Arcand’s work has been published in high profile journals and presented to a variety of stakeholder groups including clinicians, academics, food industry and government. She was awarded a Notable Achievement Award from the World Hypertension League for her significant contributions to dietary sodium reduction. Sodium Calculator Dr. Arcand developed the  , an innovative dietary assessment tool to assist the public and clinicians in rapidly determining the amount and sources of sodium in the diet. Science of Salt To keep clinicians, researchers and policymakers informed about the latest salt/sodium research, the Science of Salt research group frequently publishes systematic reviews of new research. Identified articles are also summarized weekly as part of a weekly   newsletter. Examining the implementation of nutrition recommendations in primary care. Evaluating novel tools for the dietary management and prevention of hypertension and heart failure. Designing and developing mobile nutrition education apps for school-age children in Ontario. Evaluating policies to reduce population sodium intakes both nationally and in Latin America.