Helen Trottier

Helen Trottier is a Professor at the University of Montreal's School of Public Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine. Her research focuses on Infectious Diseases, particularly the epidemiology of Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV), and Human Herpesvirus (HHV), with emphasis on perinatal transmission, blood product safety, and vaccination in public health contexts. She has led and co-led numerous grants from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

• Research Areas: Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology, Virology, Public Health, Perinatal Transmission, Blood Products Safety, Cancer Prevention, HIV, Reproductive Health

Her 15 most recent articles (partial list available) highlight her work in HPV persistence in children, EBV transmission via blood products, HPV biomarkers in head/neck cancers, and longitudinal studies of viral immunity. She has supervised numerous PhD and Master’s students in projects related to HPV, blood transfusions, and infectious disease outcomes.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Teaching Award, Université de Montréal (2014)

Trottier collaborates with institutions like CHU Sainte-Justine and networks such as SIDA/MI (HIV/maladies infectieuses). Her leadership in grants includes projects on cancer prevention in HIV patients, perinatal HPV transmission, and blood transfusion safety.