Meg Sears:
Meg Sears has advanced environmental health for decades, and as Chair of Prevent Cancer Now she works to “make least-toxic the norm.”
Meg was trained in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry (University of Toronto) and biochemical engineering (PhD, McGill), and has diverse laboratory experience including energy research. With skills in scientific analysis and writing, she later gained associations with medical researchers.
Some highlights include:
- “Medical Perspective on Environmental Sensitivities” for the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
(This led to a policy under the Canadian Human Rights Act); - CIHR and SSHRC funded review of environmental, public health and medical approaches for toxic elements;
- Three guidance documents addressing toxicants, indoor environments, and COVID-19 with the Canadian Committee on Indoor Air Quality; and
- Rich collaborations with Canadian environmental health and policy organizations.
When she is not working, you’ll probably find Meg roaming the outdoors, or “playing in the mud,” gardening.