Jean-Pierre Desforges

Dr. Jean-Pierre Desforges is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences at the University of Winnipeg. His research focuses on environmental and wildlife toxicology, examining how contaminants and stressors impact the health of large marine and terrestrial mammals. He combines laboratory studies, fieldwork, and computer modeling to study pollutant accumulation and their effects across biological scales. Courses taught include Human-Environmental Interactions, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Environmental Toxicology.

Research interests emphasize ecological and anthropogenic factors influencing pollutant movement and impacts on wildlife physiology and health. His work integrates genomics, molecular biology, field biology, and ecological modeling to understand wildlife-environment interactions. The Desforges Lab aims to improve chemical management and wildlife risk assessments, particularly in Arctic ecosystems.

Recent publications highlight studies on PCBs in killer whales, Arctic ungulate population dynamics, and climate-driven contaminant effects in polar bears. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his work contributes significantly to Arctic conservation and ecotoxicology. Advising and grants details are not provided in the text. The lab's research also explores bioenergetics, population biology, and the impacts of environmental stressors on Arctic species.