Nathalie Auger

Nathalie Auger is a Clinical Professor at the School of Public Health, Université de Montréal, and a researcher at the CRCHUM (Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal). Her work bridges perinatal epidemiology, environmental health, and social determinants of health, with a focus on maternal and child health outcomes, particularly among minority populations.

• Research Affiliations: CRCHUM, Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ), CHUM.
• Grants: Funded by IRSC, FRQS, FMCC, and Spina Bifida Association of Canada.

Her research examines the intersection of climate change and health, including heat exposure effects on congenital defects, preterm birth, and stillbirth. She has supervised multiple Master’s students on topics like gestational trophoblastic disease, endometriosis, and maternal-infant health disparities.

Scientific Awards:

• FRQS - Bourse de chercheur-boursier clinicien (Senior, 2023-2024; Junior 2, 2017-2021; Junior 1, 2012-2016)
• FMCC - Subvention pour projet de recherche
• IRSC - Subvention Projet and Subvention de formation

Auger leads major projects like the CAMCCO-L Training Platform and BEYOND Project, addressing maternal health after severe maternal morbidity and long-term chronic disease risks in preterm births. Her methodological expertise includes multilevel analysis, ecological modeling, and longitudinal studies.