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Anick Bérard

ResearcherUniversité de Montréal

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Anick Bérard

Researcher

Health Sciences

Université de Montréal

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
8 publications in the last five years, latest in 2025.
Senior (last) author on 2 recent papers, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 18 research grants (18 CIHR), most recently in 2024.
Supervised 1 trainee who won CIHR awards, most recently in 2011.

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Research

Pregnancy Medications Dsen Canadian Mother-Child Initiative Community Electronic Surveys Focus Groups Interactive Web Clinic Knowledge Syntheses

Latest papers

Obstetric mode of delivery and risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children: insights from the Quebec pregnancy cohort.
BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025 · senior author
Teratogenic Risk Impact Mitigation (TRIM): Development of Explicit Criteria to Facilitate Decisions Regarding Teratogenic Risk Mitigation Strategies.
Drug safety · 2025
Trends of antiseizure medication utilization among pregnant people in four Canadian provinces from 1998 to 2023; a study from the Canadian mother-child cohort active surveillance initiative (CAMCCO).
Frontiers in pharmacology · 2024

All 17 publications

Latest funding

The CAnadian Mother-Child Initiative - knowledge mobilization from COnception to adulthood - CAMCCO-Outreach.
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$11,000
A Rigorous Evaluation of ASthma biologic Safety and effectiveness Using REal world data on pregnant MOMS and their children (REASSURE-MOMS)
CIHR · 2024 · Co-investigator
$150,000
The CAnadian Mother-Child Initiative - knowledge mobilization from COnception to adulthood - CAMCCO-Outreach.
CIHR · 2023 · Nominated PI
$440,000

All 26 grants and awards

17 publications.

Obstetric mode of delivery and risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children: insights from the Quebec pregnancy cohort.

Sheehy O, Ferroum M, Gorgui J, Zhao JP, Berard A

BMC pregnancy and childbirth2025Senior author

DOI: 10.1186/s12884-025-07687-w PMID: 40442672

Teratogenic Risk Impact Mitigation (TRIM): Development of Explicit Criteria to Facilitate Decisions Regarding Teratogenic Risk Mitigation Strategies.

Ewig CLY, Wang Y, Smolinski NE, Toyserkani GA, LaCivita C, Lackey L, Eggers S, Sahin L, Abu-Rustum RS, Bateman BT, Berard A, Chambers CD, Choby B, Conover EA, Greene MF, Hernández-Díaz S, Jamieson DJ, Običan SG, Polifka JE, Roussos-Ross K, Sheffield JS, Lavigne SV, Zimmermann EM, Laffan SB, DeLise AM, Gilsenan AW, Hammad TA, Hampp C, Hardy JR, Knox CA, Shields K, Smith MY, Sobel RE, Tassinari MS, Maro JC, Rasmussen SA, Winterstein AG

Drug safety2025

DOI: 10.1007/s40264-025-01581-2 PMID: 40762949

Trends of antiseizure medication utilization among pregnant people in four Canadian provinces from 1998 to 2023; a study from the Canadian mother-child cohort active surveillance initiative (CAMCCO).

Peymani P, Berard A, Winquist B, Kaul P, Sheehy O, Lavu A, Leong C, Falk J, Delaney JA, Kowalec K, Ng M, Ruth C, Aboulatta L, Alessi-Severini S, Dragan R, Derksen S, Barrett O, Shams G, Eltonsy S

Frontiers in pharmacology2024

DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1469552 PMID: 39600367

Causality assessment of adverse drug reaction: A narrative review to find the most exhaustive and easy-to-use tool in post-authorization settings.

Pradhan P, Lavallee M, Akinola S, Escobar Gimenes FR, Berard A, Methot J, Piche ME, Gonella JM, Cloutier L, Leclerc J

Journal of applied biomedicine2023

DOI: 10.32725/jab.2023.010 PMID: 37376882

Drug-related risk of hospital readmission in children with chronic diseases, a systematic review.

Jaberi E, Kassai B, Berard A, Grenet G, Nguyen KA

Therapie2023

DOI: 10.1016/j.therap.2022.09.004 PMID: 36192191

Changes in preterm birth and stillbirth during COVID-19 lockdowns in 26 countries.

Calvert C, Brockway MM, Zoega H, Miller JE, Been JV, Amegah AK, Racine-Poon A, Oskoui SE, Abok II, Aghaeepour N, Akwaowo CD, Alshaikh BN, Ayede AI, Bacchini F, Barekatain B, Barnes R, Bebak K, Berard A, Bhutta ZA, Brook JR, Bryan LR, Cajachagua-Torres KN, Campbell-Yeo M, Chu DT, Connor KL, Cornette L, Cortés S, Daly M, Debauche C, Dedeke IOF, Einarsdóttir K, Engjom H, Estrada-Gutierrez G, Fantasia I, Fiorentino NM, Franklin M, Fraser A, Gachuno OW, Gallo LA, Gissler M, Håberg SE, Habibelahi A, Häggström J, Hookham L, Hui L, Huicho L, Hunter KJ, Huq S, Kc A, Kadambari S, Kelishadi R, Khalili N, Kippen J, Le Doare K, Llorca J, Magee LA, Magnus MC, Man KKC, Mburugu PM, Mediratta RP, Morris AD, Muhajarine N, Mulholland RH, Bonnard LN, Nakibuuka V, Nassar N, Nyadanu SD, Oakley L, Oladokun A, Olayemi OO, Olutekunbi OA, Oluwafemi RO, Ogunkunle TO, Orton C, Örtqvist AK, Ouma J, Oyapero O, Palmer KR, Pedersen LH, Pereira G, Pereyra I, Philip RK, Pruski D, Przybylski M, Quezada-Pinedo HG, Regan AK, Rhoda NR, Rihs TA, Riley T, Rocha TAH, Rolnik DL, Saner C, Schneuer FJ, Souter VL, Stephansson O, Sun S, Swift EM, Szabó M, Temmerman M, Tooke L, Urquia ML, von Dadelszen P, Wellenius GA, Whitehead C, Wong ICK, Wood R, Wróblewska-Seniuk K, Yeboah-Antwi K, Yilgwan CS, Zawiejska A, Sheikh A, Rodriguez N, Burgner D, Stock SJ, Azad MB

Nature human behaviour2023

DOI: 10.1038/s41562-023-01522-y PMID: 36849590

Is in-utero exposure to cannabis associated with the risk of attention deficit with or without hyperactivity disorder? A cohort study within the Quebec Pregnancy Cohort.

Tchuente V, Sheehy O, Zhao JP, Gorgui J, Gomez YH, Berard A

BMJ open2022Senior author

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052220 PMID: 35940828

Maternal Schizophrenia and the Risk of a Childhood Chronic Condition

Vigod SN, Ray JG, Cohen E, Wilton AS, Saunders NR, Barker LC, Berard A, Dennis C-L, Holloway AC, Morrison K

Schizophrenia Bulletin20228 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1093/schbul/sbac091 PMID: W4288096017

Protocol for a randomised trial evaluating a preconception-early childhood telephone-based intervention with tailored e-health resources for women and their partners to optimise growth and development among children in Canada: a Healthy Life Trajectory Initiative (HeLTI Canada)

Dennis C-L, Marini F, Dick JA, Atkinson S, Barrett J, Bell R, Berard A, Berger H, Brown HK, Constantin E

BMJ Open202132 citationsOpen Access

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046311 PMID: W3127363048

Risk of malformation after ondansetron in pregnancy: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Picot C, Berard A, Grenet G, Ripoche E, Cucherat M, Cottin J

Birth defects research2020

DOI: 10.1002/bdr2.1705 PMID: 32420702

The CAnadian Mother-Child Initiative - knowledge mobilization from COnception to adulthood - CAMCCO-Outreach.

Nominated PICIHR2024Other: NWHRI: Coalition - Hubs - Supplement

Principal investigators: Bérard, Anick; TUNDE-BYASS, MODUPE; Brown, Hilary; Eltonsy, Sherif; Kaul, Padmaja R; Lacaze-Masmonteil, Thierry; Mehrabadi, Azar; Metcalfe, Amy L; Salami, Bukola O; SANTE, HEALTH NEXUS; Tricco, Andrea C; Walker, Mark C; Winquist, Brandace D

Keywords: Canadian Mother-Child Initiative; Community Electronic Surveys; Focus Groups; Interactive Web Clinic; Knowledge Syntheses; Knowledge Translation Documents; Kt Training; Medications; Pregnancy; Underserved Populations

$11,000

A Rigorous Evaluation of ASthma biologic Safety and effectiveness Using REal world data on pregnant MOMS and their children (REASSURE-MOMS)

Co-investigatorCIHR2024Op. Grant: ECRs in Human Dev., Child and Youth Health - Equity-Deserving Groups

Principal investigators: Longo, Cristina M; Grandi, Sonia

Keywords: Asthma; Biologics; Childhood Outcomes; Comparative Effectiveness; Drug Safety; Dupilumab; Infant Outcomes; Omalizumab; Pregnancy Outcomes; Target Trial Emulation

$150,000

The CAnadian Mother-Child Initiative - knowledge mobilization from COnception to adulthood - CAMCCO-Outreach.

Nominated PICIHR2023National Women's Health Res. Init.:Pan-Can. Women's Health Coa. - Hubs

$440,000

The CAnadian Mother-ChIld COLlaborative Training Platform - The CAMCCO-L Training Platform - SPOR Supplement

Nominated PICIHR2022Patient Engagement Enhancement

Principal investigators: Bérard, Anick

Keywords: Patient Engagement; Perinatal Epidemiology

$147,000

Reducing Maternal Perinatal Mental Health Problems in Times of Service Shortage: A web and telephone-based Intervention

Co-investigatorCIHR2021O. Gr.: Addr. the Health Impacts of COVID-19 - Imp. of def/disp care on health

Principal investigators: Côté, Sylvana; Dennis, Cindy-Lee E; Mâsse, Benoît R

Keywords: Children; Depression; Intervention; Mental Health; Pregnancy; Prevention; Psychosocial Support; Virtual Care; Women

$534,018

Starting before birth: Preventing maternal mental health problems via a virtual and partner-inclusive intervention

Co-investigatorCIHR2021Project Grant - PA: CMA Foundation - Virtual Care

Principal investigators: Côté, Sylvana; Dennis, Cindy-Lee E; Mâsse, Benoît R

Keywords: Child Cognitive Development; Child Sociemotional Development; Health Promotion; New Mothers And New Fathers; Pregnant Women; Prevention Mental Health Problems; Randomized Control Trial; Virtual Intervention

Canada Research Chair - Tier 1

Nominated PICIHR2021Canada Research Chairs - CIHR Funded - Tier 1

Principal investigators: Bérard, Anick

Keywords: Crc

$1,400,000

Follow CONCEPTION Study and Mitigate Pandemic Effects on Families

Principal investigatorCIHR2021Op Gr:Understanding/mitigating impacts of COVID-19 on children, youth & families

Principal investigators: Lippé, Sarah; Reynolds, James N; Bérard, Anick

Keywords: Anxiety; Depression; Maternal; Neurodevelopment; Pandemic; Stress

$150,000

The CAnadian Mother-ChIld COLlaborative Training Platform - The CAMCCO-L Training Platform

Nominated PICIHR2021Tr. Grant: Health Research Training Platform - Drug Safety and Effectiveness

Principal investigators: Bérard, Anick; Boucoiran, Isabelle; Carleton, Bruce C; Eltonsy, Sherif; Giros, Bruno J; Hanley, Gillian E; Hawken, Steven; Kaul, Padmaja R; Lacasse, Anaïs; Lanovaz, Marc J; Mehrabadi, Azar; Oberlander, Timothy F; Pilote, Louise; Vinet, Evelyne; Walker, Mark C; Winn, Louise M; Winquist, Brandace D

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence Modelling; Big Data; Epidemiological Designs And Methods; Perinatal Epidemiology; Pharmacoepidemiology; Pharmacogenomics; Toxicology; Transectorial Training; Translational Training

$2,400,000

Medications and Pregnancy - 1st Canadian Mother-Child Cohort Active Surveillance Initiative Symposium.

Nominated PICIHR2019Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Bérard, Anick

Keywords: Canada-Us Comparison And Harmonization; Canadian Multi-Provincial Cohorts; Harmonization Of Codes; Medications; Pregnancy; Real-World Evidence; Standardization Of Codes; Team Building; Training

$19,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Anick Bérard

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Obstetric mode of delivery and risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children: insights from the Quebec pregnancy cohort.

Teratogenic Risk Impact Mitigation (TRIM): Development of Explicit Criteria to Facilitate Decisions Regarding Teratogenic Risk Mitigation Strategies.

Trends of antiseizure medication utilization among pregnant people in four Canadian provinces from 1998 to 2023; a study from the Canadian mother-child cohort active surveillance initiative (CAMCCO).

Causality assessment of adverse drug reaction: A narrative review to find the most exhaustive and easy-to-use tool in post-authorization settings.

Drug-related risk of hospital readmission in children with chronic diseases, a systematic review.

Changes in preterm birth and stillbirth during COVID-19 lockdowns in 26 countries.

Is in-utero exposure to cannabis associated with the risk of attention deficit with or without hyperactivity disorder? A cohort study within the Quebec Pregnancy Cohort.

Maternal Schizophrenia and the Risk of a Childhood Chronic Condition

Protocol for a randomised trial evaluating a preconception-early childhood telephone-based intervention with tailored e-health resources for women and their partners to optimise growth and development among children in Canada: a Healthy Life Trajectory Initiative (HeLTI Canada)

Risk of malformation after ondansetron in pregnancy: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Frequent collaborators

Anick Bérard

Cindy-Lee Dennis

Mark Walker

Catherine Birken

Sarah Kimmins

Gideon Koren

Howard Berger

Gillian Hanley

Jon Barrett

Kellie Murphy

Rhonda Bell

Evelyn Constantin

Marcus Ng

Evelyn Constantin

Patricia Li

Marie-Ève Piché

Flavia Marini

Sarah Kimmins

Sherif Eltonsy

Kaarina Kowalec

Simone Vigod

Peter Szatmari

Magdalena Janus

Stephanie Atkinson

Katherine Morrison

Alison Holloway

Eyal Cohen

Joel Ray

Astrid Guttmann

Nicole Letourneau

Nazeem Muhajarine

Robyn Stremler

Stephen Scherer

Deborah Da Costa

Patricia Li

Karen Tu

Stephen Lye

Peter Szatmari

Kevin Thorpe

Andrea Feller