Welcome!

I am a postdoctoral researcher at Simon Fraser University (previously at McGill University). My research focuses on how industrial contaminants and so-called “forever chemicals” impact the health of killer whales and other apex marine predators within polar and temperate ecosystems.

Research interests

1. Marine Mammal Feeding Ecology: I investigate the dietary preferences and foraging ecology of killer whales, seals, polar bears, and other marine predators using ecological tracers such as fatty acids and stable isotopes.

2. Ecotoxicology and Contaminant Accumulation: I study how diet and food web structure influence the accumulation of persistent contaminants (PCBs, PFAS, pesticides, mercury) in marine predators, and assess the implications for individual health and population risk.

3. Multiple Stressor Interactions and Cumulative Effects: I explore how climate change, shifting prey dynamics, and pollution interact to affect contaminant exposure and health outcomes in marine ecosystems, using tools such as metabolomics and steroid hormone assays.

Science Communication

I am a bilingual science communicator (🇫🇷/🇬🇧), TEDx speaker, scientific illustrator, and unapologetic whale nerd. I am the founder and chief editor of Whale Scientists, a platform that amplifies the voices of early-career researchers and helps them share their science with the public.

I am also a strong advocate for women in science and passionate about making marine research more inclusive, accessible, and inspiring for the next generation of scientists.