Jean-François Biron, M.A.

Planning, programming and research officer on hyperconnectivity and gambling at the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l’Île-de-Montréal, Direction régionale de santé publique

Since 2005, Jean-François Biron has been conducting research studies and carrying out knowledge transfer activities for the Direction régionale de santé publique de Montréal. He is the coordinator of a community of practice in addiction prevention, and his expertise on the issues of gambling and hyperconnectivity is recognized in Quebec and abroad. Jean-François regularly acts as a spokesperson for public health authorities. He has also produced several works that highlight the influence of socio-environmental factors on the development of behaviours.