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NAMEEXPERTISEINSTITUTIONTHEMES
Aleksandra Buha DjordjevicToxicology of Mixtures. Chemical Carcinogenesis. Risk Assessment.University of Belgrade
Annegaaike LeopoldRisks Assessment. Management of Organic Chemicals. Ecotoxicology. Birds. Amphibians. Fish. The University pf British Columbia
Barbara DemeneixMolecular Physiology and Adaptation. Thyroid Function.Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle de Paris
Barbara HalesPharmacology and Therapeutics.McGill
Beate EscherEnvironmental Risk Assessment. in vitro Bioassays Effect-Based Trigger Values.Helmholtz Centre for
Environmental Research – UFZ
Bernard RobairePharmacology and Therapeutics.McGill
Caren HelbingBiochemistry and Microbiology. Wildlife Health Assessment. Cellular Mechanisms of Amphibian Metamorphosis. Non-Destructive Health Indicators. Genomics.University of Victoria
Carole YaukGenomics. Genetic Toxicology. Hereditary Mutation. Modeling of the Reference Dose. Development and Validation of Biomarkers. Adverse Effects Pathway.Université d'Ottawa
Cathy Vaillancourt
Toxicology of Pregnancy and Implication of Environmental Factors on the Human Placenta and Fetal Programming.INRS
Charles RamassamyOxidative Stress. Brain Functions. Neurodegenerative Diseases. Pesticides.INRS
Chris MetcalfeDistribution and Toxic Effects of Contaminants in the Environment.Trent University
Christopher J MartyniukEnvironmental and Human Toxicology. Molecular Toxicology. Omics. Environmental Sciences. Neurodegeneration. Neurotoxicology.University of Florida
Christopher KassotisPharmacology. Toxicology. Endocrinology. Biology. Human/Animal Health. Metabolic Health. Zebrafish. Mouse Models. Wayne State University
David RenaultInvasive Species. Stress. Ectotherm. Metabolomics. Chromatography (GC-MS, LC-MS).Université de Rennes 1
David SiaussatEcotoxicology. Olfaction. Pollutants. Insects. Adaptation. Ecophysiology. Insect Endocrinology.Sorbonne Université
Ella AtlasEndocrine Disruption and Metabolic Disruption of Toxic Substances.Health Canada
Élyse Caron BeaudoinToxicology. Molecular Biology. Public and Environmental Health. Community-Based Research. Exposure Assessment and Biomonitoring.University of Toronto
Erin UsseryGene Expression. Aquatic Contaminants. Environment and Climate Change Canada
Étienne Audet-WalshEndocrinology and Nephrology. Steroid Hormones. Endometrial and Prostate Cancers. Metabolomics. Hormone-Sensitive Cancers. Nuclear Receptors. Mitochondria.Université Laval
François GagnéMolecular Ecotoxicology. Neuroendocrine Disruption. Aquatic Nanotoxicology.Environment and Climate Change Canada
Gerald TetreaultAquatic Ecotoxicology. Environmental Effects Research. Wastewater. Agriculture. Cumulative Effects Assessment.Environment and Climate Change Canada
Géraldine DelbèsReproductive Toxicology. Toxicity of Environmental and Medical Substances on the Development of Male Germ Cells.INRS
Glen Van Der KraakEcotoxicology. Assessment of the Reproductive Capacity of Fish.University of Guelph
Gunilla ÖbergScience for Policy under Uncertainty. Chemical Management. Micropollutants. Chemical Regulation. Evaluation of Potential Harm Posed by Chemicals, Chemical Pollution. Sustainable Sewage Management. Chlorine Biogeochemistry. Environment. Sustainability.The University of British Columbia
Isabelle PlanteEcotoxicology. Toxicology. Breast Cancer. Development of Mammary Glands.INRS
Jacques BernierDisruptions of the Immune System. Apoptosis. Cancer Genomic Stability and Resistance to the Toxicant. Inflammation.INRS
Jacques RobertEnvironmental Medicine. Microbiology. Developmental Immunology. Tumor and Viral Immunity. Evolution of Immune Surveillance.University of Rochester
Jan MennigenEcotoxicology. Comparative Physiology of Metabolism. Metabolic Disease. Inter- and Trans-Generational Effects. Hormones in the Context of Comparative Epigenetics Including Post-Transcriptional Regulatory Mechanisms.Université d’Ottawa
Jean-François BlaisSanitation and Decontamination.INRS
Jean-Pierre Le BourhisSociology of Public Action. Environment and Environmental Health.CNRS
Jennifer Joan AdibiEpidemiology. Developmental Biology. Biomarker Design and Analysis. University of Pittsburgh
Jessica HeadEcotoxicology. Molecular Biology. Environmental Risk Assessment.McGill
Joanne ParrottDevelopment of Fish Bioassays for Reproductive and Endocrine Effects.Environment and Climate Change Canada
Joëlle Dupont Animal Physiology and Farming Systems. Interaction between Metabolism and Reproductive Functions.Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique
Johanne Saint-CharlesEcosystem Approach to Health. Communication. Environment. Social Networks. Sustainable Health. Social and Gender Equity.UQAM
Jon DoeringEcotoxicology. Molecular Toxicology. Predictive Toxicology. Species Extrapolation. Ecological Risk Assessment.Louisiana State University
Jonathan VerreaultEcotoxicology. Comparative Toxicology of Avian Species. Disruption of the Thyroid Axis.UQAM
Juan FernandinoMolecular Biology. Biotechnology. Reproductive Physiology of Fish.Instituto Tecnológico de Chascomús
Karem ChokmaniRemote Sensing and Hydrology.INRS
Kelly MunkittrickEcosystem Health Assessment. Cumulative Effects Assessment. Monitoring of Environmental Effects. Ecotoxicology. Reproduction of Fish.University of Calgary
Kessen PattenGenetics. Neurodegenerative Diseases.INRS
Laia Navarro-MartinEcotoxicology. Multi-Omic Epigenetics.Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Larissa TakserEpidemiology and Biostatistics. Cognitive Development of the Child. Pregnancy / Childbirth. Metabolism of Toxic Agents. Community Health / Public Health. Environmental Health.Université de Sherbrooke
Laura VandenbergHazard Assessment. Developmental Biology. Endocrinology.University of Massachusetts
Lise ParentAquatic Ecotoxicology. Environmental Health. Environmental Contamination. Environmental Risk Assessment. Sex and Gender in the Environment. Environmental Hypersensitivity. Environmental Education.TÉLUQ
Lorraine ChalifourCardiovascular Diseases.McGill
Louise VandelacEnvironmental Health and Ecohealth Approach. Water, Environment and Health. Political Ecology. Public Policies and Scientific and Social Evaluation Systems. Agrifood Systems and Pesticides. Environmental Sciences. Major Risks and Sociology.UQAM
Louise WinnBiomedical and Molecular Sciences.Queen’s University
Magali HoudeDistribution, Bioaccumulation and Effects of Chemicals on Aquatic Organisms.Environment and Climate Change Canada
Marc-André VernerToxicology. Toxicological Risk Analysis. Women's Health / Maternal Health / Maternity. Environmental Health. Chemical Contaminants. Persistent Organic Pollutants. Pesticides.Université de Montréal
Marianne MétivierBiology. Water Sciences. Water Quality Criteria. Ecotoxicology. Environmental Risk Assessment.Ministère de l'Environnement
et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques
Maricor ArlosEnvironmental Engineering. Environmental Chemistry. NanoTechnology. Ecotoxicology. Emerging Contaminants. Environmental Risk Assessment. Wastewater. Water Treatment.University of Alberta
Marie-Élise ParentEpidemiology of Cancer. Prostate Cancer. Environmental Exposures.INRS
Mark McMasterAquatic Toxicology. Fish Reproductive Health. Environmental Effects Monitoring. Wastewater. Cumulative Effects Assessment.Environment and Climate Change Canada
Mark ServosEcotoxicology and Integrated Management of Water Resources. Environmental Exposure and Effects of Emerging Contaminants in the Environment.University of Waterloo
Markus HeckerBiological Effects of Environmental Stressors. Environmental Risk Assessment. Aquatic Ecology / Fish Biology. Development and Application of Bioanalytical Techniques to Assess Environmental Pollution. Toxicogenomics; New Approach Methods. Adverse Outcome Pathways.University of Saskatchewan
Martin PelletierInfectious and Immune Diseases. Inflammatory Diseases. Arthritis.Université Laval
Maryse BouchardEnvironmental Epidemiology. Environmental Health. Reproductive Health. Toxicological Risk Analysis. Potable Water. Persistent Organic Pollutants. Metals. Pesticides.INRS
Mélanie DesrosiersEcotoxicological Risk Assessment. Sediment. Toxicity. Bioaccumulation. Benthic Community. Contaminants of Emerging Interest.Ministère de l'Environnement
et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques
Mercedes BlázquezMolecular Cloning. Cell Culture. Electrophoresis. Sexual Differentiation. Gene Expression. Molecular Biology. Endocrinology. Genetic. Physiology. Fish.Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
Mike WadeEndocrine and Reproductive Toxicity in Males. Toxicology. Reproductive Biology. Molecular Toxicology. Reproductive Health. Thyroid. Gene Expression. Ecotoxicology. Regulatory Testing and Evaluation of Endocrine Disruptors.Health Canada
Nancy DenslowAquatic Toxicology. Gene Expression. Molecular Biology. Endocrinology. Biotechnology. Regulation of Genes. Next-Generation Sequencing. OMICS Technologies Including Proteomics, Transcriptomics and Lipidomics.University of Florida
Natacha HoganEnvironmental and Human Toxicology. in vitro Bioassays. Environment-Immune Interactions in Disease Susceptibility. Nutritional Toxicology.University of Saskatchewan
Nicolas BuisineComparative Physiology. Structural and Functional Genomic Analyzes. Bioinformatics.Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle de Paris
Niladri basuEnvironmental Health. Ecotoxicology. Overall Health. Risk Assessment.McGill
Pascal VaudinAnimal Biology and Genetics. Physiology of Reproduction and Behavior.Université de Tours
Patrice GonzalezAquatic Ecotoxicology. Molecular Biology.CNRS
Patrick DroguiElectrotechnologies. Water Treatment.INRS
Paula Duarte-GutermanBehavioural Neuroscience in Rodents. Hormones. Metabolism. Parental Experience. Environment, Adult Neurogenesis and Plasticity. Aging, Learning and Memory.Brock University
Pedro SeguraToxicity. Chemical and Biological Contamination in the Environment and Food. Université de Sherbrooke
Petya GrigorovaDevelopmental and Reproductive Toxicology. Environmental Exposures. Environmental Health. Epidemiology.TÉLUQ
Ryan ProsserMollusk Biology. Ecotoxicology. Ecological Risk Assessment. Aquatic Toxicology. Soil Toxicology.University of Guelph
Sabrina GravelRisk Prevention. Exposure Assessment. Toxicology. Toxicodynamics. Flame Retardant. Electronic Recycling.IRSST
Saeid HomayouniRemote Sensing and Environmental Geomatics. Geographic Information System. Geospatial Analysis.INRS
Sami HaddadToxicology and Risk Analysis. Toxicokinetics and Pharmacokinetics. Physiologically Based Modeling of the Toxicokinetics of Xenobiotics. Interactions Between Xenobiotics in Mixtures. Extrapolations in vitro-in vivo in Toxicokinetics. Exposure Estimate. Inhalation Exposures.Université de Montréal
Satinder Kaur BrarBioprocesses and Recovery of Residues (Agricultural, Agro-Industrial, Industrial, Municipal). Green Chemistry to Find Ecological Alternatives to Chemical Antibiotics. Industrial Microbiology. Environmental Chemistry. Emerging Contaminants.York University
Sébastien SauvéAnalytical Chemistry. Mass Spectrometry. Emerging Contaminants. Water Treatment. Circular Economy. Soils.Université de Montréal
Stéphane BayenFood Safety. Mass Spectrometry. Analytical Chemistry. Environmental Science. Food Science.McGill
Stéphane ReynaudAquatic Ecotoxicology. Physiology. Energy Metabolism. Transgenerational Effects.Université Alpes-Grenobles
Steve WisemanAquatic and Mechanistic Toxicology. Long-Term Consequences (Within and Between Generations) of Acute Exposure to Natural and Anthropogenic Chemical Stressors. Effects of Early-Stage Exposure to Endocrine Disruptors.University of Lethbridge
Tara Barton-MaclarenRisk Assessment and Risk Methodology.Health Canada
Thomas SandersonToxicology. Endocrine Disruptors; Aromatase (CYP19); Steroidogenesis; Pesticides; Natural Compounds; Cytochrome P450.INRS
Valérie LangloisEcotoxicogenomics. Chemical Toxicology. Ecotoxicology. Animal Physiology. Endocrinology. Molecular Biology. Detection of Endocrine Disruptors Using Cell Lines.INRS
Vance L. TrudeauBiology. Endocrinology. De.velopmental Biology. Physiology. Expression Profiling. Metabolism. Genomics. Neuroendocrinology. Reproduction.Université d’Ottawa
Vicki MarlattApplied Biology (Toxicology, Pest Control). Ecotoxicology.Simon Fraser University
Vikki HoEnvironmental Epidemiology. Nutrition. Cancer. Physical Activity. Exposure Measurement. Assessment of Occupational Exposure. Biomarkers. Environment. Life Habits. Exposure. Genetic.Université de Montréal
Virginie CuvillierEcology. Biology. Biodiversity. Ecophysiology. Ecoimmunology.Université de Lille
Virginie MaillardPhysiology of Reproduction and Behavior. Lipid Metabolism. Nutrition. Molecular Physiology. Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases. Lipid Biomarkers. Ovarian Follicle Cells.
Oxidative Stress.
Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Viviane Yargeau Control of Environmental Contaminants. Protection of Water Resources. Water Treatment.McGill
Yves St-PierreCancer and metastases. Breast cancer. Galectin MMP. Galectins. Haematological cancers. Liquid biopsy. Microbiome. Environmental health.INRS

POST-DOCTORAL AND STUDENT MEMBERS


NAMERESEARCH PROJECTYEARUNIVERSITYUNIVERSITY LEVELRESEARCH DIRECTORTHEMES
Albert Menéndez PedrizaIntegrative chemometric strategies for enhanced multiomic understanding of long-term effects of endocrine disruptors in ecotoxicological studiesCurrent
2021-
Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water ResearchPhDLaia Navarro Martin
Alec McDermott Unraveling the mechanisms involved in brominated flame retardants (BFRs)-induced breast cancer: moving away from rats with innovative models.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: "It is important to know the effects of endocrine disruptors, even more so, because of the new abundance of synthetic compounds. These have adverse effects on human health (modification of reproductive success, growth and increased risk of cancer). Who knows, maybe they are responsible for several other pathologies where the causes are more or less known? It is therefore important to understand their mechanisms of action as well as the potential for transgenerational transmission in order to prevent / stop future pathologies.’’
Current
2022-
INRSPhDIsabelle Plante
Alexis TrinquetIndustrial additives and by-products in the aquatic environment: sources, trophodynamics, biotransformation and adverse effectsCurrent
2021
Institut des sciences de la mer à Rimouski-UQARPhDGerald Tetreault
Ana Gisell Pazmino-SosaRole of microalgae in enhancing the photobiological degradation of EDCs.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''Endocrine disruptors are chemical compounds, both natural and human-made, that can interfere with the endocrine system's normal function. They are present in many products of daily use. At first, they were designed to improve product quality or make a process more efficient; however, scientists have found that even low doses of these compounds could be harmful to animal and human health. It is crucial to understand its nature, its effects, and find efficient ways to remove them from the environment and protect public health''.
Current
2020-
INRSPhDValérie Langlois
Anita Thambirajah Epigenetic factors involved in thyroid hormone-dependent tadpole metamorphosis. Detection and monitoring of environmental contamination using transcriptomic assessments of native species.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''Endocrine disruptors can have profound and widespread effects within the environment and on human health and it is a scientific and social imperative to understand their consequences''.
Current
2018-
Univeristy of VictoriaSenior Research AssociateCaren Helbing
Annabelle DemyMaking endocrine disruptors governable: transnational expert struggles to define legitimate instruments for identifying hazards.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because:''The regulatory framework for endocrine disruptors is important to deal with a range of health and environmental issues, my job is to map the institutions and actors invested in favour of and against this regulatory dynamic''.
Current
2019-
Université de Rennes 1PhDJean-Pierre Le Bourhis
Antoine GilletFrom a better understanding of endocrine disruption, exposure to cellular effects.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: "To understand the impact of our activities on the disruption of our hormonal system and to participate in the reductions of this impact".
Current
2021-
INRSPhDGéraldine Delbès
Aurélie LacoutureStudy of the regulatory pathways of cell metabolism in the mammary gland.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: "As endocrine disruptors are found in breast milk, I intend to study their impact on the metabolism of the mammary gland".
Current
2020-
Université LavalPhDÉtienne Audet-Walsh
Bianna Raven Hormonal regulation of spawning in anuransCurrent
2020-
Université d'OttawaM.Sc.Vance L. Trudeau
Cameron CollinsAOP 310: Embryonic activation of the Ah Receptor in fishes leading to reproductive failure, via epigenetic down-regulation of GnRHR.Current
2022-
Louisiana State UniversityPhDJon Doering
Cameron ConfuortiThe Role of MicroRNA in the Regulation of Connexins and Mammary Gland Development: Implication of HormonesCurrent
2021-
INRSM.Sc.Isabelle Plante
Camille LafrontLes fonctions génomiques des récepteurs aux estrogènes dans la prostate et le cancer de la prostate.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because : "Given the omnipresence of endocrine disruptors in our environment, I am studying these molecules in the context of prostate cancer in order to assess their impact on the evolution of this disease".
Current
2020-
Université LavalPhDÉtienne Audet-Walsh
Caren AkikiDetermination of contaminant profile in urban honey from Montreal using a non-targeted approach by LC-QTOF-MS.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''Endocrine disruptors are everywhere, in food, cosmetics, medicines, etc. These dangerous chemicals are well spread in the environment, and we are exposed to their harm since the early stages of our lives. The aim of my project is to detect and identify endocrine disruptors in urban outdoor air through two matrices; passive samplers of XAD resin, as well as samples of urban honey, which is one of the most consumed foods as "healthy"''.
Current
2021-
McGillM.Sc.Stéphane Bayen
Chloe Devoy Multigenerational effects of maternally deposited 1,2,5,6-Tetrabromocyclooctane (TBCO) on early life stage development and reproduction of Japanese medaka (Oryzias latipes)Current
2021-
University of LethbridgeM.Sc.Steve Wiseman
Cindy Peillex Glyphosate and bisphenol effects on health and immunityCurrent
2020-
Centre de Physiopathologie Toulouse-PurpanMaster français 5Martin Pelletier
Coralie TurquoisEffects of contaminants on hormonal regulation and energy metabolism in two model avian species.Current
2022-
UQAMPhDJonathan Verreault
Corinaud MahudePrenatal exposure to PFAS, PBDE, and DDT and adiposity during development: The MIREC cohortCurrent
2021-
Université de MontréalPhDMaryse Bouchard
Diana Castañeda-Cortés Genomic and Physiological Mechanisms of Androgen Signaling: Steroid 5-Reductase Knockout Investigation in FrogsCurrent
2021-
INRSPDFValérie Langlois
Ellis EvansMolecular mechanisms of thyroid hormone signaling in epidermal tissueCurrent
2019-
Univeristy of VictoriaM.Sc.Caren Helbing
Ève Pellerin Effects of bisphenol on the initiation and progression of bladder cancer.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''
As endocrine disruptors are ubiquitous in our environment, it is important to study to better understand their impact on several diseases, including cancer''.
Current
2019-
Université LavalM.Sc.Martin Pelletier
Fabien JoaoRole of estrogen in epigenetic reprogramming of male germ cells.Current
2023-
INRSPhDGéraldine Delbès
France CazaPOMELO project (Plateforme multi-Omiques haut-débit pour l'anaLyse du stress perturbateur endOcrinien chez le poisson.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''In order to improve monitoring and the detection threshold of endocrine disruptions on the health of sentinel species and to raise awareness of the effect of minimum concentrations of the disruptor in the environment''.
Current
2021-
INRSPDFYves St-Pierre
Ghida BaalbakiEffect of contaminants associated with hydraulic fracturing on pregnancy and fetal developmentCurrent
2021-
INRSPhDGéraldine Delbès
Hai-Wei LiangIdentification and validation of the role of the placenta in joint phthalate and dietary lipid effects on fetal brain development.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because:''EDCs were known to disrupt normal endogenous hormones and thus may harm our health. Studying EDCs could provide more scientific insights for policy suggestions and future clinical/public health implementation''.
Current
2022-
University of PittsburghPhDJennifer Joan Abidi
Haley Kuecks-WingerEpigenetic factors controlling thyroid hormone dependent tadpole metamorphosis.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''It is critical that we identify novel endocrine disruptors in order to influence environmental and industrial policies. Additionally, by elucidating mechanisms of disruption, we can deepen our understanding of the endocrine system''.
Current
2020-
Univeristy of VictoriaM.Sc.Caren Helbing
Hélène PinatelEffect of SARS-CoV-2 and the Covid-19 pandemic on placental functions.Current
2021-
INRSPhDCathy Vaillancourt
Hunter JohnsonToxicities of benzotriazole ultraviolet stabilizers and polyaromatic hydrocarbons on early life-stage development of fishesCurrentUniversity of LethbridgeM.Sc.Steve Wiseman
Jacey Chou Endocrine and metabolic effects of nano plastics and flame-retardant BDE-47 in zebrafishCurrent
2020-
Université d'OttawaB.Sc.Jan Mennigen
Jerry AcharUncertainty in the human health impact of endocrine disruptors.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''My research interest has always been in chemicals of emerging concern like Endocrine disruptors, including understanding their potential health impacts on humans. I am particularly driven by the need to improve the understanding of how uncertainty pervades scientific knowledge on endocrine disruptors (in regulatory contexts) and how this impacts the risk management of endocrine disruptors''.
Current
2020-
The University of British ColumbiaPhDGunilla Oberg
Johanna RivasBiodiversity and chemistry of endocrine disruptors (EDs): characterization of molecular alterations induced by EDs, their interactions and their degradation products in a polyphagous insect.Current
2021-
Sorbonne UniversitéPhDDavid Siaussat
Josianne Bienvenue-PariseaultEffect of melatonin on endoplasmic reticulum stress and mitophagy in the placental trophoblastCurrent
2019-
INRSPhDCathy Vaillancourt
Julie RobitailleStudy of endocrine disruptors: From the synthesis of androgens in amphibians to the detection of endocrine disruptors in wastewaterCurrentINRSPhDValérie Langlois
Laura Pelland St-Pierre The role of endocrine disrupting chemicals in cancer etiology.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: “In Canada, cancer is the leading cause of death. Lung, breast, prostate and colorectal cancers are the most common cancers. The incidence and mortality of cancers differ by sex (lung, colorectal). Although lifestyle differences may partly explain some gender disparities, the determinants of these disparities are still not understood. A few studies have therefore been conducted to elucidate the effect of sex hormones in the development of cancer. Endocrine disruptors can act as modifiers of the functions of the endocrine system, which can cause several adverse health effects. One of the suspected effects is the development of cancer. Exposure to these chemicals is ubiquitous in the environment, but in people exposed at work, exposure occurs at significantly higher concentrations. This is why I am studying the link between occupational exposure to endocrine disruptors and the development of these cancers. This could help prevent their occurrence for certain workers with high occupational exposure ”.
Current
2019-
Université de MontréalPhDVikki Ho
Linda OkEffect of depression and antidepressants in pregnancy on the serotonin system and iron transport in the human placentaCurrent
2019-
INRSPhDCathy Vaillancourt
Lisa BottalicoSystems-based exposure modeling to explore mode of action of EDCs and interactions with the circadian clock.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''The circadian clock is a critical regulator of metabolic and physiological homeostasis. The potential for environmental pollutants, such as EDCs to interact with or dysregulate circadian systems is not well characterized. In my research, I use metabolomics workflows to investigate the potential for EDCs to alter clock-driven rhythms in metabolism. This research is aimed at better characterizing the contribution of environmental pollutant exposures to development of metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity''.
Current
2017-
University of PennsylvaniaPDFAalim Weljie
Lorissa CorrieImmune system responses in frog tadpoles.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''I am studying endocrine disruptors because the more I learn about them, the more I realize how little we know. I am particularly interested in the long-term, sublethal influence of endocrine disrupting chemicals on development''.
Current
2020-
Univeristy of VictoriaM.Sc.Caren Helbing
Luca CampisiEndocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs): improving the current health risk assessment procedure through theoretical and experimental approaches.Current
2022-
University of PisaPhDConcettina La Motta
Maddie Empey Effects of insecticides on the development of anurans.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because:''Information on the insecticide I am studying is somewhat lacking. I am therefore studying possible endocrine receptors to know how amphibians are affected by this and to increase knowledge on this subject''.
Current
2020-
Université d'OttawaM.Sc.Vance L. Trudeau
Madeleine Lépine Development and validation of innovative cellular models to predict breast cancer risks associated with endocrine disruptors such as PBDEs and their successors.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''Life on Earth holds in a beautiful balance which at any time can become unbalanced. We have every interest in understanding the causes of this imbalance in order to know how to ensure that the balance is maintained''.
Current
2022-
INRSPhDIsabelle Plante
Marie-Caroline DagusteSocial inequalities in exposure to endocrine disruptors.Current
2023-
INRSM.Sc.Isabelle Plante
Maryem ChekiliOccurrence of emerging pollutants in Osisko lake in Rouyn-Noranda.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: "Endocrine disruptors are ubiquitous compounds given the massive use of cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and industrial products. These persistent and toxic substances are released into the environment and pose a global threat to both human and environmental health. The detection of these disruptors as well as the in-depth study of the extent of their impacts are therefore necessary''.
Current
2020-
INRSM.Sc.Jean-François Blais
Masoumeh SabzalinejadEffect of some novel pesticides on steroidogesis in co-culture model of breast cancer and feto-placental.Current
2022-
INRSPhDThomas Sanderson
Melany Juárez
Exposure to brominated flame retardants during sensitive periods of development: an increased risk for breast and ovarian cancers?

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''I have always been passionated about understanding how everything works in the environment, later on in life I started to realized all the process going on in the inside of a living being. Therefore, my passion started to evolve into understanding the physiological process of health inside the living beings. This pathway brought me to the endocrine disruptors and its effects in living beings''.
Current
2020-
INRSPhDIsabelle Plante
Michael AllisonComprehensive Health Assessment of Oolichan using Molecular Tools.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''Disruption of developmental signals may play a significant role in the ongoing disappearance of spawning oolichan on the Pacific coast''.
Current
2020-
University of VictoriaM.Sc.Caren Helbing
Mina Torkian VelashaniMeasure 55 PFAS in samples of pre-pasteurized milk at Héma-Québec and assess the concentrations to which the Quebec population is exposed.Current
2022-
université de MontréalM.Sc.Marc-André Verner
Nancy HeEffect directed analysis of toxicants in processed food.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''Understanding exposures to endocrine disruptors and their long term effects is absolutely essential for protecting our health and well-being - for ourselves, for future generations, and for the planet''.
Current
2020-
McGillPhDStéphane Bayen
Nicolas Nayrac Presence and behavior of microplastics in freshwater ecosystems.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''
It is essential to better understand the fate of endocrine disruptors once in the environment because they are strongly suspected of having a negative impact on human health: breast cancer, diabetes and obesity, to name a few''.
Current
2019-
Université de SherbrookePhDPedro Segura
Noémie PlattardPBPK modeling of chlorinated derivatives of BPA and estimation of exposure of pregnant women.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''
I am studying endocrine disruptors because these substances represent one of the major challenges of the 21st century for environmental health since they can be toxic at very low doses and there are very few studies of toxicities in human. It is therefore essential to study these substances in order to understand the diseases of tomorrow''.
Current
2019-
Université de MontréalPhDSami Haddad
Oriol Cano RocabayeraAdaptive plasticity as a key for invasion success in disturbed ecosystemsCurrent
2021-
University of FloridaPhDNancy Denslow
Oumaima El HachimiIntegrated electro-BRM for the treatment of landfill leachateCurrent
2020-
INRSPhDJean-François Blais
Paisley ThomsonEffects of agrochemicals as endocrine disruptors in larval amphibians.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''Endocrine disruptors represent a class of pollutants that may have sub-lethal toxic properties in exposed wildlife. I’m particularly interested in studying the effects of such chemicals on amphibians, a taxon that is facing severe population declines. Evidence suggests that EDCs are playing a role in frog biodiversity loss, but there is still much to learn. For example, newly introduced products may not be acutely toxic, but induce adverse effects through interfering with normal hormone signaling. Perhaps gaining a better understanding of these effects will provide critical insights, allowing amphibian conservation efforts to be more successful''.
CurrentINRSPhDValérie Langlois
Patricija MarjanImpacts of tertiary-treated MWWE on transcriptome of longnose daceCurrent
2020-
University of CalgaryPDFKelly Munkittrick
Patrick NtantuPesticide exposure, neurodevelopment and the modifying effect of the PON1 genotype in children: The MIREC cohortCurrent
2020-
Université de MontréalPhDMaryse Bouchard
Pax Mpoyi TshimangaThe association between the concentration of manganese measured in different biomarkers of exposure and the cognitive and behavioral development of children in the Canadian MIREC cohortCurrent
2020-
Université de MontréalPhDMaryse Bouchard
Pratik Kumar Biofiltration and behaviour of emerging contaminants. Wastewater treatment using algal biomass.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because : ''Endocrine disruptors represent a potential threat to both environment and human health. It is a global challenge and as an environmental scientist working in the field of water treatment sectors, it is my responsibility to ensure the removal of these chemicals and consider them as an emerging risk vector in the aquatic ecosystem. The two-front challenge is to provide an effective water treatment solution for its removal and reducing the toxicity levels''.
Current
2020-
INRSPDFSatinder Kaur Brar
Pratishtha Khurana
Green methods to remove antibiotic complexes and deepen their understandingCurrent
2021-
York UniversityPhDSatinder Kaur Brar
Rahmani Zahra Inter- and trans-generational consequences of nano-plastic and flame retardant BDE-47 exposure on metabolic and reproductive phenotypes in zebrafishCurrent
2021-
Université d'OttawaPhDJan Mennigen
Rajiv Neal Tanna Development of tools to signal biological environmental change in the presence of MWWE.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''The study and dissemination of information relating to endocrine disruption in the environment underscores how inextricably linked humans are from their surrounding environment. This understanding is critical to developing policies and processes which preserve ecosystem health, and in doing so, environmental and human health more broadly''.
Current
2019-
University of CalgaryPhDKelly Munkittrick
Rama Pulicharla Mitigating the release of long-chain perfluorocarboxylic acids in leachates: Analysis, removal, fate and transport.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because : ''All contaminants have the potential to interact with the endocrine system/hormonal system of life and show diverse effects at various concentrations. Identifying the potential endocrine disruptors and monitoring their levels are important to maintain the balance in the environment''.
Current
2020-
York UniversityPDFSatinder Kaur Brar
Ramela KoumrouyanDefining the hazard of UV stabilizers across avian species.Current
2023-
McGillPhDJessica Head
Raphaël Chackal Endocrine and metabolic effects of nano plastics and flame-retardant BDE-47 in zebrafish.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''As industrial pollution continuously increases, aquatic organisms face highly persistent environmental contaminants. In particular, Zebrafish are an important model for both ecotoxicological and human health. As a student with a passion for environmental preservation, I strongly believe this project will help shape future research''.
Current
2020-
Université d'OttawaB.Sc.Jan Mennigen
Rhizlane El OmriTargeted analysis of DNA methylation in the male germline for screening for environmental influence.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''Endocrine disruptors are omnipresent in our lives and transform our physiology and that of other living organisms. It is essential to study the extent of their impact as well as the inter and transgenerational transmission of their effects''.
Current
2019-
INRSPhDGéraldine Delbès
Roxanne BérubéAhR pathway disruption by PFAS and the prevalence of metabolic health issues.Current
2021-
Wayne State UniversityPDFChristopher Kassotis
Stephanie MarshallReproductive cycle in trout perch including natural variability at numerous sites.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''I am studying endocrine disruptors in trout perch to look at the reproductive cycle which will include natural variable that occurs in this species''.
Current
2021-
University of CalgaryM.Sc.Mark McMaster
Sylvie PintoRole of EDCs in cellular differentiation of the epididymisCurrent
2019-
INRSPhDDaniel Cyr
Sylvie VeyrencImplication of epigenetic modifications in the transmission of transgenerational effects in male XenopusCurrent
2020-
Université Alpes-GrenoblesPhDStéphane Reynaud
Tifen el BelaidiRole of signalling pathways and effects of EDCs in cellular differentiation of epididymal stem cellsCurrent
2019-
INRSPhDDaniel Cyr
Trisha SahaPrenatal exposure to PFAS and neurobehavioral problems during development: The MIREC cohort.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''From the early days of my adolescence, I often wondered how environmental factors could have influenced my own development, both physical and psychological. Being constantly surrounded by chemicals, I find it super important to try to understand how these can affect our growth, in order to inform the population and put in place protective government policies''.
Current
2021-
Université de MontréalM.Sc.Maryse Bouchard
Verônica Angélica Alves
The role of thyroid hormone receptors TRα and TRβ in reproduction of the Western clawed frog (Silurana tropicalis).

I am studying endocrine disruptors because:''Endocrine disruptors chemicals (EDCs) are significant environmental risk factors for wildlife and human health. Nevertheless, EDCs are widely spread. Concern on this issue is relatively recent, and although knowledge on this field had a considerable advance in the last decades, many questions remain open. Understanding how the endocrine system works and how chemicals can disrupt this system is fundamental to support responsible decisions concerning environmental protection and, ultimately, our health''.
CurrentINRSPhDValérie Langlois
Xiaotong WangEffects of organosphosphate esters on ovarian granulosa cells.Current
2017-
McGillPhDBarbara Hales
Yamin RazaThe Effects of UV-Stabilizers on Oocyte Maturation and Reproductive Performance in ZebrafishCurrent
2020-
University of LethbridgeBScSteve Wiseman
Yeon Seon JeonUnderstanding the Variability in Avian Transcriptomic Responses to Environmental Chemicals: A Case Study with EthinylestradiolCurrent
2018-
McGillPhDJessica Head
Zhi Hao ChiNon-targeted analysis of contaminants in human milk.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''The study for endocrine-disrupting chemicals is important in order to understand how they work and define their role in health and disease. Novel approaches such as non-targeted screening of endocrine-disrupting chemicals in biological matrices such as human milk allow for the identification of a wide range of unknown chemicals. These detected chemicals can be analyzed for their endocrine-disrupting activity, and will lead to a better understanding concerning their potential impact on infant development during breastfeeding''.
Current
2019-
McGillPhDStéphane Bayen
Zixuan LiEffects of environmental toxicants on the adrenal glandCurrent
2019-
McGillPhDBarbara Hales
Zabado Jean François Roméo TiéganStudy of the epigenetic effects of airborne endocrine disruptors.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''It is a subject that is not well known in West Africa in general and in Burkina Faso in particular. My objectives are to be a specialist in the field, to promote the results of research through conferences, workshops, symposium, and to raise awareness of the dangerousness of the effects of endocrine disruptors or pesticides on health''.
Current
2022-
Université Joseph KI-ZERBOPhDDjigma Wendkuuni Florencia
Bélinda Crobeddu Plasticizgers and mammary gland health.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: “The hyperproduction and hyperconsumption of our society has led to the emergence of endocrine disruptors. The diversity and quantity of these compounds follows a maddening growth. It is our duty as a toxicologist to understand their effects on ecosystems and human health in order to protect future generations”.
Graduate
2016-2022
INRSPhDIsabelle Plante
Diana Bedolla LópezScience risk communication related to chemicals MA in Resources, environment and sustainabilityGraduate
2020-2022
The University of British ColumbiaM.Sc.Gunilla Oberg
Georgia GreenDevelopment of a method to identify diverging perspectives of relevance for chemicals management.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''Experts disagree on how to manage endocrine disruptors, which can lead to certain perspectives been excluded in regulation. My research aims to make this process more transparent''.
Graduate
2020-2022
The University of British ColumbiaM.Sc.Gunilla Oberg
Hajime Kurita Toxicity assessment of a novel oil dispersant based on engineered silica nanoparticlesGraduate
2017-2022
University of FloridaPhDNancy Denslow
Jack DurantEpistemic communities and uncertainty in endocrine disruptor risk assessment.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''I'm studying endocrine disruptors because I think it poses one of the major environmental and human health challenges of our time and I believe it gets scant attention given its seriousness''.
Graduate
2019-2021
The University of British ColumbiaM.Sc.Gunilla Oberg
Jon DoeringEcotoxicology and Epigenetics: Extrapolating Later-life Adverse Reproductive Effects of Early-life Chemical Exposures from Laboratory Model Fish Species to Native Fish Species of Regulatory Concern in CanadaGraduate
2020-2021
University of LethbridgePDFSteve Wiseman
Laurie PinelDevelopment of a novel stem cell organoid model from the epididymisGraduate
2016-2021
INRSPhDDaniel Cyr
Meagan Marcoux Effects of the herbicide glyphosate and its metabolites on energy metabolism of human neutrophils.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''I study endocrine disruptors because, like a poison, they can have considerable effects on human health even in small doses".
Graduate
2020-2020
Université LavalB.Sc.Martin Pelletier
Morgane Robles Effect of maternal stress, depression and anxiety during pregnancy on placental functions and infant neurodevelopmentGraduate
2019-2021
INRSPDFCathy Vaillancourt
Nahiyan KhanUse of personal care and biomonitoring products in young people.

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''Endocrine disruptors threaten human health on a global scale. Invisible, they are part of our daily life, hence the importance of knowing the influence of these chemicals on the health of all. In addition, during my bachelor's degree in biochemistry, I developed a great interest in research on these chemicals that are harmful to the endocrine system. From these facts, the study of endocrine disruptors, as well as their effects on health is of great importance and would aid in the development of policies aimed at protecting human health and environmental health''.
Graduate
2021-2023
Université de MontréalM.Sc.Maryse Bouchard
Natasha LetourneauImpact of doxorubicin on neonatal rat testis and the potential protection by flavaglinesGraduate
2018-2022
INRSM.Sc.Géraldine Delbès
Rita GouesseEffects of BFRs on the development of the mammary glandsGraduate
2017-2020
INRSPhDIsabelle Plante
Ruben Martinez Integrative analysis of endocrine disruption in zebrafish (Danio rerio).

I am studying endocrine disruptors because: ''The ‘recent-discovered’ endocrine disruptors present in the environment highlighted our need to study their adverse effects both over the wildlife and in humans, which can be related to several disorders like obesity, infertility or several metabolic syndromes. The ignorance cannot be an excuse to do not act and to replace certain chemicals with endocrine disrupting properties by other more innocuous substitutes''.
Graduate
2016-2020
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasPhDLaia Navarro Martin
Valérie JolicoeurImpact of organohalogen contaminants on the thyroid axis of St. Lawrence belugasGraduate
2019-2021
UQAMM.Sc.Jonathan Verreault
Yesenia Blasco Navarro Morphometric and epigenetic alterations of zebrafish eleutheroembryos exposed to EDCsGraduate
2019-2020
Consejo Superior de Investigaciones CientíficasM.Sc.Laia Navarro Martin

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Christopher TubbsSan Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
Debbie MontjeanFertilys
Gregory LemkineLaboratoire Watchfrog
Damien BaudiffierFondation Evertéa