Vance L. Trudeau

Professor Vance L. Trudeau is a Full Professor and University Research Chair in Neuroendocrinology at the University of Ottawa's Department of Biology, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on neuroendocrine regulation of vertebrate reproduction, particularly in fish and amphibians. He investigates how hormones control sexual development and reproduction, with applications in endangered species conservation, such as inducing spawning in amphibians. His team discovered secretoneurin's role as a novel reproductive hormone and studies environmental pollutants' endocrine-disrupting effects on fish and frog reproduction.

Key areas include hormonal control of reproduction in teleosts, effects of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and petroleum products on endocrine systems, and comparative endocrinology across species. His work bridges fundamental research and applied conservation biology, emphasizing the conservation implications of endocrine disruption. Collaborations span global institutions, and he leads a dynamic graduate student team exploring these topics.

Publications highlight discoveries in gonadotropin-releasing hormones, neuroendocrine signaling pathways, and transgenerational effects of antidepressants like fluoxetine. His research integrates neurobiology, ecology, and toxicology, addressing both basic science and real-world environmental health challenges.

Advising and grants: Trudeau mentors a team of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, focusing on neuroendocrine mechanisms and environmental health. His work is supported by grants exploring hormonal systems, pollutants, and conservation technologies.

Labs/Teams: His lab at the University of Ottawa combines molecular biology, neuroendocrinology, and ecotoxicology approaches, collaborating with international teams to study vertebrate reproductive systems and their vulnerability to environmental stressors.