Knowledge transfer
Our research beyond the lab: TV and radio interviews, podcasts and press coverage of our work on epigenetics, embryo development and prenatal alcohol exposure.
Dec 2024 — Why identical twins aren't quite identical
TV · Découverte (Radio-Canada) — Interview and filming day on how epigenetic modifications explain differences between identical twins.
Oct 2024 — Alcohol in early pregnancy leaves a mark on the placenta
Our study showed that alcohol exposure very early in pregnancy leaves a detectable molecular signature in the placenta.
TV · Live interview with journalist Raymond Fillion (LCN Nouvelles).
In the press
Alcohol exposure very early in pregnancy: detectable effects in the placenta.
CHU Sainte-Justine Research Center news release
Early Alcohol Exposure Leaves Molecular Signature in Fetal Placenta
Effects of exposure to alcohol in early pregnancy can be detected in placenta
Alcohol and pregnancy: here's what is detected in the placenta
Alcohol’s effect on embryo development and placental health
Feb 2024 — What is an embryo?
Radio · Les années lumière (ICI Première, Radio-Canada)
Mar 2023 — Self-optimization
TV · Beau dans ma tête (Télé-Québec)
Mar 2023 — Can B vitamins lessen the effects of alcohol during pregnancy?
Our study suggests that certain nutrients, including B vitamins, may protect the embryo from the effects of alcohol exposure, and that the first week of pregnancy is a critical window.
TV · Interview with journalist Raymond Fillion (LCN Nouvelles).
In the press
Pregnancy and alcohol, a dangerous mix.
Excessive alcohol consumption during pregnancy: the first week is critical
Can certain nutrients protect against the effects of fetal alcohol exposure?
Nutrients Shield Against Fetal Alcohol Effects
Pregnancy: B vitamins may lessen the harmful effects of alcohol.
Maternal Nutritional Supplementation May Protect Against Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Also featured in the FAB Research library
Oct 2022 — Podcast
Serge McGraw talks with CEEHRC trainees about career path, research and a passion for epigenetics.
Sep 2021 — Alcohol is harmful from the very first week of pregnancy
Alcohol is risky from the moment of conception
Alcohol harms the fetus from the very first week of pregnancy
Jul 2019
O Embrião (SBTE) — Epigenetics and environmental effects on embryo development
Oct 2018
Québec Science — Alcohol and epigenetics: a dangerous cocktail during pregnancy