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Marc-André VERNER is a Full Professor at the University of Montreal's School of Public Health, holding a position in the Department of Environmental Health and Occupational Health. He specializes in evaluating children's exposure to environmental contaminants and developing predictive toxicology models. His work bridges toxicology and environmental epidemiology, focusing on chemical risk assessment.
Education:
- Bachelor's and Master's in Biology and Toxicology, Université du Québec à Montréal (2005-2007)
- PhD in Toxicology, Université du Québec à Montréal (2012)
- Postdoctoral studies at Karolinska Institutet (2012) and Harvard Medical School (2014)
Research Interests: Dr. Verner's research centers on exposure assessment, environmental toxicology, and the health impacts of contaminants like PFAS, flame retardants, and pesticides. He emphasizes modeling chemical transfer across biological barriers and improving risk assessment methodologies. His work highlights the importance of minimizing early-life exposures to protect child development.
Grants & Projects:
- Lead researcher on projects addressing PFAS exposure in breast milk and dietary sources (funded by MAPAQ, CRSNG).
- Investigates in vitro-to-in vivo extrapolation tools for chemical risk assessment (CRSNG).
- Studies hydraulic fracturing's effects on maternal and fetal exposure to environmental toxins (IRSC).
Awards:
- 2016 Joan M. Daisey Outstanding Young Scientist Award
- Multiple honors from the Society of Toxicology for research excellence
Teaching & Supervision: Teaches courses on risk analysis and toxicology at the graduate level. Supervises master's and doctoral students in areas such as PFAS exposure, biomonitoring, and pharmacokinetic modeling.
Affiliations: Member of the CReSP (Centre de recherche en santé publique) and leads the Toxicology and Risk Analysis track in the Public Health PhD program.