Participate in our Research
Explore our current research studies and find out how you can participate in research on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).
Do you experience symptoms such as headaches, breathing difficulties, dizziness, brain fog, fatigue, skin reactions, or nausea after exposure to fragrances, chemicals, smoke, cleaning products, or other environmental substances? You may be able to participate in one or more of our research studies, even if you have never received a diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).
Current Research Portfolio
ASEQ-EHAQ conducts community-engaged research to advance healthcare, accessibility, environmental health, and inclusion for people living with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Explore our current studies and discover how you can contribute to research that informs policy, practice, and healthier, more inclusive communities across Canada.
Research opportunities are updated regularly. Check back often for new studies and opportunities to participate.
Invisible in the StormClimate Vulnerability and MCS
- Theme
- Climate Resilience
- Who Can Participate
- Adults with MCS; caregivers
- Located In
- Ontario and Québec Only
- Estimated Time
- Survey (15 min); Focus Group optional
Description
Examines how wildfire smoke, extreme heat, power outages, and other climate-related events affect people living with MCS to improve emergency preparedness, accessibility, and climate resilience.
Professional Knowledge and Awareness of MCS(ECRoB Strategy 1)
- Theme
- Professional Education
- Who Can Participate
- Professionals
- Located In
- Canada
- Estimated Time
- Survey (10–15 min)
Description
A national study examining professional knowledge, accommodation practices, and accessibility barriers related to MCS to inform education, policy, and inclusive practices across Canada.
How to Request Inclusion(ECRoB Strategy 3)
- Theme
- Accessibility
- Who Can Participate
- Adults with or without MCS, Professionals
- Located In
- Canada
- Estimated Time
- Two surveys (3–5 min each); Focus Group optional
Description
A national study exploring barriers and practical accommodation strategies for people living with MCS to develop How to Request Inclusion, a guide supporting accessibility and inclusion.
Invisible No More
- Theme
- Lived Experience
- Who Can Participate
- Adults with MCS, caregivers
- Located In
- Canada
- Estimated Time
- Two surveys; Focus Group optional; Interview optional (video, audio or text)
Description
Documents the lived experiences of Canadians affected by MCS through surveys, interviews, focus groups, and storytelling to advance awareness, accessibility, advocacy, and policy development.
Experiences of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) in Québec
- Theme
- Healthcare & Accessibility
- Who Can Participate
- Adults with MCS and caregivers
- Located In
- Québec Only
- Estimated Time
- Survey (5–7 min); Focus Group optional
Description
A Québec-wide study exploring healthcare access, accommodation, disability recognition, and everyday barriers experienced by people living with MCS and their caregivers.