Prof. Laurie Chan
Laurie Chan
Full Professor


Room
GNN 180C
Phone
(613) 562-5800 ext. 7116

Department of Biology

Biography

Professor Chan holds a Distinguished Research Chair in Holistic Environmental Health. He studies the exposure to chemical contaminants in the diet and environment, particularly among Indigenous Peoples. Dr. Chan assesses the effects of these contaminants on ecosystem health and human health and develops new tools for risk assessment.  In the laboratory, he uses different models and biochemical techniques to better understand how chemicals affect the biological functions of wildlife and humans. His goal is to develop effective tools and programs to manage and promote environmental health for human populations.

Publications

A list of Professor Laurie Chan’s publications is available on his Google Scholar profile: Google Scholar – Laurie Chan

Research interests

  • Toxicology
  • Environmental health
  • Indigenous peoples
  • Nutrition
  • Mercury