Active Projects

Estimating external chemical exposures and disease pathways from biomonitoring data

This study uses mechanistic modeling and “omics” tools to estimate external chemical exposures and disease pathways using biomonitoring data from the US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).

Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease, and Non-Malignant Respiratory Disease in Sudbury Nickel Refinery and Electrowinning Workers

This study will examine cancer, cardiovascular disease and respiratory disease incidence in a cohort of Ontario nickel workers.

COVID-19 Occupational Risks, Seroprevalence and Immunity among Paramedics in Canada (CORSIP)

The goal of this study is to investigate COVID-19 risk factors, infection, vaccination and immunity among paramedics in Ontario and BC.

Radon Survey of Workplaces in Ontario

The main objective of this study is to collect data to assess where hazardous levels of radon are present in Ontario workplaces in order to target prevention efforts.

Diesel Engine Exhaust Exposure in the Ontario Construction Industry

The goal of this study is to measure levels exposure to diesel engine exhaust among workers in the Ontario construction industry.

The Occupational Disease Surveillance System (ODSS)

This project will launch a new system for occupational health surveillance through the linkage of existing administrative databases to identify jobs and work-related factors that can pose health risks to Ontario workers.

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