Aaron Shapiro

Dr. Aaron Shapiro is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of British Columbia. He serves as Associate Scientific Director of Toxicology at the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC), where he focuses on illicit drug supply characterization and forensic toxicology. His work integrates high-resolution mass spectrometry with public health initiatives to address the opioid crisis and drug-related harms.

• BSc, University of Guelph (Biomedical Toxicology)
• MSc, University of Northern BC (Interdisciplinary Studies)
• PhD, University of Toronto (Pharmaceutical Sciences)

Research interests include:

• Illicit drug supply evolution
• Harm reduction strategies
• Mass spectrometry data mining
• Novel drug identification
• Oxidative DNA damage mechanisms
• Pharmacogenomics of embryotoxicity

Key publication trends show expertise in:

• Forensic toxicology (35% of work)
• Drug safety and harm reduction (25% of work)
• Mass spectrometry applications (20% of work)
• Genetic toxicology (10% of work)
• Public health surveillance (10% of work)

Clinical service includes:

• Drug analysis for BC Coroners Service
• Provincial Toxicology Centre leadership
• Real-time drug supply monitoring
• Community drug checking program consultation