Hi, I'm Nathalie:
Applied climate health
scientist & consultant
I help individuals and organizations address human health and performance challenges with extreme heat by leaning on over a decade of experience in academic research. Now, I specialize in translating evidence into practice — turning complex issues into simple, climate health solutions for the real world.
I completed my Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Human and Environmental Physiology Research Unit at the University of Ottawa and my PhD in Environmental Physiology at the University of Birmingham, where I was recognized as a Canadian Centennial Scholar for my work in human adaptation to heat stress.
I remain an active Affiliate Investigator with the University of Ottawa, alongside my Research Associate role at the University of British Columbia and Associate Consultant role with SHIFT Collaborative. I am currently supporting projects related to heat preparedness, cooling strategies, and climate-health risk assessment in vulnerable populations.
My research has examined a range of physiological responses and adaptations to heat stress. I am particularly interested in how laboratory findings can inform decision-making in applied settings such as workplace safety, population health, and performance environments.
I have published this work across 30+ peer-reviewed articles in academic journals with presentations at numerous international conferences.
My work emphasizes rigor, clarity, and solutions that are grounded in evidence and driven by application to real-world contexts. To me, this means bringing scientific insight into practice in ways that are both responsible and actionable.
I approach collaborations with openness and respect, recognizing that meaningful progress often emerges at the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. I value attention to detail, thoughtful exchange, and innovation that leads to measurable impact.
I completed my Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Human and Environmental Research Unit at the University of Ottawa and my PhD in Environmental Physiology at the University of Birmingham, where I was recognized as a Canadian Centennial Scholar for my work in human adaptation to heat stress.
I remain an active Affiliate Investigator with the University of Ottawa, alongside my Research Associate role at the University of British Columbia and Associate Consultant role with SHIFT Collaborative. I am currently supporting projects related to heat preparedness, cooling strategies, and climate-health risk assessment in vulnerable populations.
My research has examined a range of physiological responses and adaptations to heat stress. I am particularly interested in how laboratory findings can inform decision-making in applied settings such as workplace safety, population health, and performance environments.
I have published this work across 30+ peer-reviewed articles in academic journals with presentations at numerous international conferences.
My work emphasizes rigor, clarity, and solutions that are grounded in evidence and driven by application to real-world contexts. To me, this means bringing scientific insight into practice in ways that are both responsible and actionable.
I approach collaborations with openness and respect, recognizing that meaningful progress often emerges at the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. I value attention to detail, thoughtful exchange, and innovation that leads to measurable impact.
