Queen’s University
The Villeneuve lab in Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology aims to understand the health impacts of occupational and environmental exposures. Much of this research focuses on cancer, although this group also studies risk factors for depression, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. Research activities involve record linkage studies of health administrative data, and Dr. Villeneuve’s current work investigates the health effects of wildfire smoke exposure, occupational exposure to radiation, diesel, and crystalline silica, as well as the health effects related to features of the urban built environment.
The Villeneuve Lab is moving to Queen’s University
We are pleased to announce that, effective July 1st, Dr. Paul Villeneuve has accepted a position as Professor in Public Health Sciences and Queen’s National Scholar in Cancer Epidemiology at Queen’s University and the Cara & Murray Sinclair Cancer Research Institute.
I am grateful for the many colleagues, students, mentors, and collaborators at Carleton University that I have had the privilege of working with. Since arriving in 2013, I have been fortunate to work with people across nearly all faculties at Carleton, and more importantly, to develop so many lifelong friendships.
The lab looks forward to this next chapter at Queen’s and to continuing research in cancer epidemiology and occupational and environmental health.
MEDIA
CTV News interview with Dr. Villeneuve regarding work-from-home debate
May, 2026
August, 2025
Carleton researcher probes health effects of wildfire smoke
Dr. Villeneuve was interviewed by Joanne Laucius from the Ottawa Citizen to discuss the risks of adverse health effects due to wildfire smoke exposure.
Read the full article here
Study investigates impact of wildfire smoke on seniors
July, 2025
Global News Morning BC discussed the health risks of wildfire smoke on older adults with Dr. Villeneuve.
Watch the full interview here
CURRENT PROJECTS