• Ph.D., Organismal Biology and Physiology, Specialty: Ecotoxicology, Normandie University, France
  • M. Sc., Biodiversity and Ecosystems, Specialty: Functioning and dysfunction of the aquatic ecosystems, University of Bordeaux, France
  • B. Sc., Biology and Biochemistry, Specialty: Marine Biology and Ecology, University of La Rochelle, France
“You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.” - Rabindranath Tagore

Elena Legrand

Senior Scientist, Ph.D.

Education

Ph.D., Organismal Biology and Physiology, Specialty: Ecotoxicology, Normandie University, France M. Sc., Biodiversity and Ecosystems, Specialty: Functioning and dysfunction of the aquatic ecosystems, University of Bordeaux, France B. Sc., Biology and Biochemistry, Specialty: Marine Biology and Ecology, University of La Rochelle, France

Key Expertise

  • Effluent Toxicity Assessment
  • Environmental Effects Monitoring Programs
  • Contaminated Sediment Assessment
  • Ecological Risk Assessment (Canadian regulations)
  • Human Health Risk Assessment (Canadian regulations)

Profile

Elena Legrand is a Senior Scientist specializing in aquatic and marine ecotoxicology, with 10 years of experience integrating environmental chemistry, laboratory experimentation, and field-based studies to evaluate the effects of chemical contaminants in complex ecological systems. Her work focuses on analyzing biological responses and exposure pathways using data-driven and multidisciplinary approaches to support environmental assessments and interpretation. Elena has contributed to mining effluents toxicity assessments, sediment toxicity assessments, Canadian environmental effects monitoring programs, and human health and ecological risk assessments for contaminated sites across Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta.

She has experience supporting applied research and technical projects, including study design, data analysis, and interpretation of complex biological and environmental datasets. Elena has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations across national and international settings and is an accomplished science communicator in both English and French. She also supports mentorship and knowledge transfer, helping translate technical findings into clear, actionable scientific insights for diverse audiences.

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