Eric Marceau

Scientific specialist

Evaluation, validation and development of analytical methods, technical and scientific advice in the areas of nutrition, food composition and the detection of food allergens.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Current research and/or projects

Research on food allergens: evaluation, development and validation of analytical methods for the detection of allergens in food.

Research and/or project statements

Evaluation and validation of ELISA methods for the detection of food allergens in processed foods
Development of mass spectrometry methods (LC-MS) for the detection of allergens in food (proteomics approach)
Evaluation of genomic techniques (PCR methods) for the confirmation of ELISA positive results for food allergens.
Development, evaluation and validation of analytical methods in the fields of nutrition and food composition.

Education and awards

Education:

- B.Sc. Chemistry, Université de Sherbrooke, 2001

- M.Sc. Food Science, McGill University, 2009

Award:

- AOAC International Technical and Scientific Excellence (2016) AOAC Stakeholder Panel on Strategic Food Analytical Methods (SPSFAM) Working Group on Food Allergens

International experience and/or work

AOAC Stakeholder Panel on Infant Formula and Adult Nutritionals (SPIFAN) working groups
AOAC Stakerholder Panel on Strategic Food Analytical Methods (SPSFAM) working groups