He is a perinatal epidemiologist with content and methodological expertise in the areas of substance use and environmental exposures in pregnancy, social disadvantage, and epidemiological designs to improve causal inference.

Dr. Corsi has received various grants to investigate the impact of cannabis and other substance use in pregnancy. Even prior to legalization, cannabis use has been increasing in Canada, including among pregnant Canadian women. Although we anticipate further increases because of greater availability of cannabis and low perceptions of harm, there is a lack of conclusive evidence on the short-term outcomes and long-term sequelae of exposed children.