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Prof. Sylvain Quessy is a tenured Professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, leading research in food safety and veterinary microbiology. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Meat Safety (CRSV-CRSNG) and co-directs the CRSV research unit. His expertise spans pathogen epidemiology (Salmonella, Campylobacter, Listeria), risk assessment, and HACCP-based food safety systems. He has directed over 30 graduate students and advised government agencies like the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Education:
- Ph.D. Microbiology & Immunology, Université de Montréal (1994)
- M.Sc. Veterinary Pathology & Microbiology (1991)
- DVM (1984)
Research focuses on:
- Molecular epidemiology of foodborne pathogens
- Risk assessment modeling in food production
- Antimicrobial resistance dynamics in agricultural settings
- HACCP implementation in emerging economies
Key projects (2022-2025) include optimizing poultry meat safety through control of Salmonella and Clostridium perfringens. He leads a 30+ member research network (CRIPA) and collaborates with industry partners like Olymel and Quebec poultry associations.
Labs/Teams:
- Co-director of CRSV (Meat Safety Research Chair)
- Member of GRESA (Food Safety Research Group)
- Pioneer of Canada's food safety risk assessment frameworks