Catherine Metayer

Catherine Metayer, MD, PhD, is an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Berkeley's School of Public Health. A physician-scientist with dual training in medicine and epidemiology, she previously served as a scientist at the National Cancer Institute and currently chairs the Childhood Cancer and Leukemia International Consortium (CLIC). Her research focuses on environmental, genetic, and epigenetic factors in childhood cancers through the integrative CIRCLE center.

• University of Bordeaux II - MD
• Tulane University School of Public Health - PhD in Epidemiology

Research Interests: Integrating environmental exposure assessment with molecular epidemiology, Dr. Metayer investigates:

• Environmental carcinogens in childhood leukemia and testicular cancer
• Epigenetic modifications from prenatal exposures
• Exposome-wide association studies using untargeted metabolomics
• Immune development in utero as cancer initiation mechanism
• Disparities affecting Latinx communities
• Translational research through pediatric specialty units

Key Projects: Led the California Childhood Leukemia Study, Guatemala CRECERE, and Mexico's MIGICLL initiatives. Collaborates across multiple UC campuses, Yale, Mount Sinai, and international CLIC partners.