Journal of Oceanography and Marine Research
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Dr. Olga Margarita Pulido

Biography

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Dr. Pulido is a Fellow of the International Academy of Toxicologic Pathology (FIATP) http://www.iatpfellows.org Medical Specialist: Anatomical Pathology. American Board of Pathology, USA Licensed Physician & Surgeon, State of Illinois, USA (Reg. # 036-057842) Licensed Physician, College of Physicians of Nova Scotia, Canada (Reg. # 7027) Certificate from the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), USA F.L.E.X. Medical Licensing Examination, State of Illinois, USA Certificate for Foreign Physicians from the Medical Council of Canada
EDUCATION:
Medical Doctor (MD), Central University of Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela Postgraduate Medical Training for Foreign Physicians, University of Miami, USA Medical Residence, Laboratory Medicine & Anatomical Pathology, Queens University, Ontario, CA Medical Residence, Neuropathology, University of Western Ontario, CA Master of Science, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Neuroscience/Endocrinology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, CA
ACADEMIC/SCHOOLASTIC ACTIVITIES (HIGHLIGHT)
• Adjunct Professor, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical School, University of Ottawa, 1988-present • Career Development and Outreach Committee, Society of Toxicologic Pathology (active). • Accreditation Committee, International Academy of Toxicologic Pathology (active). • Principal co-investigator for Health Canada, on the study “Living with Gluten-Free in Canada”, in collaboration with the Canadian Celiac Association and La Fondation québécoise de la maladie coéliaque (FQMC). 2008-2013. • Director for the Americas, Board of Directors, International Academy of Toxicologic Pathology. 2009-2011. • Invited Professor- PhD Program in Neurotoxicology & Psychopharmacology “Universidad of Riviera i Virgili (Tarragona) and University of Almeria, Spain, 2005-2007. • Joint FAO/IOC/WHO Expert Committee on Biotoxins in Bivalve Mollusks, 2004 • Expert Committee on Drug and Pharmacotherapy, Ontario Medical Association; 2003-2005. • Scientific Committee of the International Neurotoxicology Association (INA), 2003-2005. • Society of Toxicologic Pathology Scientific and Regulatory Policy Committee, 2005-2006. • Mentor for Post-doctoral fellowship program, Office of the Chief Scientist, HC,2005-2006 • Member Cell and Molecular Cardiovascular Research, Ottawa Heart Institute,1988-2005 • Organizer and Chair for Continuing Education Course on Developmental Neuropathology, Society of Toxicologic Pathologists, 2006. • Program Manager for the Controversial Food File (fat substitute-Olestra), reporting to the Director General (George Paterson), Food Directorate, 1997-99 • A/Head of the Special Access Program, Therapeutic Program, reporting directly to the Bureau Medical Director,1992 • Ad Hoc Internal Consultant for Controversial Files, Therapeutic Program (see consultation reports). • Member of Special Threat Assessment Group (STAG), Health Canada 1994-2000 • M.D. Executive, Professional Institute of the Public Services of Canada 1991-1999. • Tri-Faculty Committee on International Health, Ottawa University 1991-.2000. • Curriculum Development and Basic Science Instructor, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, 1985-1988. • Multicultural Health Coalition, Multicultural Centre, Hamilton, Ontario 80-88. • Health Education for Canadian Natives, McMaster University 86-88. • Educational Advisory Board for the College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto 86-88 • Development of Educational Video Series: “The Biology of Human Aging", McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, 1988. • Organization and Chair: Interdisciplinary Workshop on Trans-cultural Health, Hamilton- Wentworth Region. McMaster University and Minister of Citizenship and Culture of Ontario. Hamilton, 1987.

Research Interest

Physical Oceanography, Health Products and Food Risk/Safety/Benefit assessment and management, Toxicologic Pathology, Neurotoxicology of Environmental Chemicals and Food Contaminants, Toxicologic Neuropathology, Regulatory and mechanistic toxicology & pathology, Celiac disease and food allergies