Leonard Ritter

Leonard Ritter is a Professor and serves as the Executive Director of the Canadian Network of Toxicology Centres and Coordinator of the NSERC Metals in the Human Environment Strategic Network. He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences. His research focuses on occupational pesticide exposure, its health effects, and environmental contamination risks. Ritter holds a BSc(Hons) and MSc from Sir George Williams University and a PhD from Queen's University.

His research interests include occupational health, pesticide safety, and environmental toxicology. Key studies include investigations into herbicide exposure among farm workers and children, as well as contaminant pathways in water systems. His work has contributed to policy frameworks, such as the Walkerton Inquiry report.

• Awards: Academy of Toxicological Sciences Fellowship
• Key Roles: Academic leadership in toxicology networks and strategic environmental research coordination

While no specific grants or student advisees are listed, his coordination of large-scale networks underscores his role in collaborative environmental health research.

Ritter's affiliations include the NSERC Metals Network, emphasizing interdisciplinary efforts in environmental and human health sciences.