About me
I help researchers share their work so that people can benefit from it.
Hi, I’m Trang Nguyen.
My journey began in Vietnam as a translator and editor, bringing English books to Vietnamese readers and making knowledge accessible across languages.
When I moved to Quebec, I earned a Master’s degree in Gerontology from the Université de Sherbrooke and worked as a research coordinator at the Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement.
During my years in the academic world, I witnessed a critical gap: many great discoveries trapped in academic journals, never reaching those who need them most. This drove me to become a scientific writer and communicator.
Today, I combine my skills in data analysis, scientific writing, and graphic design to help researchers transform complex findings into engaging narratives and actionable insights.
I’m passionate about extracting meaning from data, connecting the dots, and creating stories that make research accessible. I believe the power of knowledge lies in its application.
Education
Master of Arts in research in gerontology, Université de Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Complementary training
- Diploma in Graphic Design, Concordia Continuing Education
- Google Certificate in Data Analysis, Google
- Fundamentals of Scientific Communication, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
- How to Analyze Qualitative Data, Udemy
- From Zero to NVivo 12: Qualitative Data Analysis with Nvivo, Udemy
Publication
Levasseur, M., Dezutter, O., Nguyen, T. H. T., Babin, J., Bier, N., & Biron, M. L. (2024). Influence of
Reading or Writing Activities Shared with Others on Older Adults: Results from a Scoping Study.
Journal of Applied Gerontology, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/07334648241274532Prieur Chaintré, A., Couturier, Y., Nguyen, T. H. T., & Levasseur, M. (2023). Influence of Hearing
Loss on Social Participation in Older Adults: Results from a Scoping Review. Research on Aging,
0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/01640275231174561Nguyen, T. H. T., & Levasseur, M. (2023). How Does Community-Based Housing Foster Social
Participation in Older Adults: Importance of Well-Designed Common Space, Proximity to
Resources, Flexible Rules and Policies, and Benevolent Communities. Journal of Gerontological
Social Work, 66(1), 1‑31. https://doi.org/10.1080/01634372.2022.2133199
Presentation
- Nguyen, T. H. T. & Levasseur, M. (Sept., 2023). Promouvoir la participation sociale des aînés à
risque d’isolement : le rôle du milieu de vie. Poster presentation. Le 12ème Congrès international
francophone de Gérontologie et Gériatrie, Montréal. - Nguyen, T. H. T. & Levasseur, M. (May, 2023). Importance des lieux de rencontre et du transport
convivial pour une meilleure participation sociale des aînés à risque d’isolement. Poster
presentation. Journée PIVOT. Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement, Sherbrooke. - Nguyen, T. H. T. & Levasseur, M. (November, 2021). Dessinez-moi votre milieu de vie de rêve.
Présentation par vidéo (2 minutes). Journée PIVOT, Centre de recherche sur le vieillissement,
Sherbrooke. - Nguyen, T. H. T. & Levasseur, M. (October, 2021). Is community-based housing ideal for older
adults at risk of social isolation? Results from a scoping review. Video presentation (3 minutes).
Annual conference of the Canadian Association in Gerontology. - Nguyen, T. H. T. & Levasseur, M. (2021, May). Comment les milieux de vie collectifs favorisent la
participation sociale des aînés : résultats d’une recension élargie. Video presentation (3
minutes). Colloque 604 – Le vieillissement de la population : comment peut-on favoriser
davantage et mieux la participation sociale et un mode de vie sain et actif des aînés? Annual
conference of the Association canadienne-française pour l’avancement des sciences.