Jack SIEMIATYCKI

Jack Siemiatycki is an Associate Professor at the Université de Montréal's School of Public Health, holding a position in the Department of Management, Evaluation and Health Policy, and an honorary role in the Department of Social and Preventive Medicine. He leads the Guzzo Environment-Cancer Research Chair and collaborates with institutions like the CRCHUM. His work focuses on cancer epidemiology, occupational/environmental exposure assessment, and methodological innovations, including the 'critical dose' measure pivotal in Quebec's tobacco litigation case. He has contributed to major studies like SYNERGY and CONSTANCES, addressing lung cancer risks linked to smoking and occupational hazards.

Research expertise includes:
- Epidemiological methods for exposure assessment
- Occupational carcinogens (e.g., asbestos, silica, welding fumes)
- Tobacco-related diseases and legal applications
- Cohort studies on environmental health impacts.

Notable achievements:
- Member of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
- Early Career Award in Cancer Research
- Over 15 years leading international research consortia

Current projects involve analyzing occupational exposures to endocrine disruptors, lung cancer risk factors, and climate change impacts on maternal/child health. He has supervised 8 graduate students since 2009, focusing on occupational epidemiology and methodological advancements.