Christine Thiffault Ph.D., Dabt, Ert

Managing Scientist at Exponent

Christine Thiffault, PhD, DABT, ERT, PMP has extensive work experience in toxicology and product stewardship. Christine is currently employed as a Managing Scientist at Exponent. Prior to this, they worked at Thinx Inc. as the Se Director of Product Stewardship, where they ensured compliance of feminine hygiene and incontinence products and provided global regulatory expertise. Before that, they were a Senior Principal Toxicologist at Edgewell Personal Care, where they determined the safety of OTC medications and cosmetics and evaluated the regulatory landscape. Christine also held the position of Director of Product Stewardship at AdvanSix, where they built the regulatory function and supported R&D with predictive environmental toxicology. Furthermore, they worked at Henkel as the Director of Toxicology North America, providing risk assessment for product safety and implementing GHS classification processes. In addition, they served as a Principal and Senior Mammalian Toxicologist at FMC Corporation, providing global toxicology support for pesticide registration and conducting studies to improve risk assessment profiles. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Pharmaceutical Professional Consultant at Neurocore LLC, supporting in vitro pharmacology and lead candidate identification. Christine also worked at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices and Diagnostics Division as a Senior Scientist, supporting cell therapy and growth factor delivery for stroke and Parkinson's disease programs. Lastly, they worked as an Associate Research Scientist at Abbott, evaluating compounds for toxic liabilities and presenting findings at scientific meetings. Christine began their career as a Scientist at Biomedica Inc., where they evaluated gene transfer therapy for Parkinson's disease.

Christine Thiffault, PhD, DABT, ERT, PMP, obtained their Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from McGill University - Macdonald Campus, where they studied from 1982 to 1986. Christine then went on to pursue a PhD in Pharmacology Neuroscience at McGill University, completing their studies from 1991 to 1997.

In addition to their academic achievements, Christine has obtained several certifications to further enhance their expertise. In 2007, they obtained their Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. In 2011, Christine received a Clinical Research Certification from the American Institute of Technology. Furthermore, in 2012, they obtained the European Registered Toxicologist (ERT) certification from Eurotox. Finally, in 2013, Christine achieved the prestigious Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology (DABT) certification from the American Board of Toxicology, Inc.

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  • Managing Scientist

    December, 2022 - present