Yes. RSI is first and foremost a science-based organization. Our team includes toxicologists, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, risk analysts, mathematicians, engineers (including computer science and systems engineers), and medical doctors. Internally, our staff also covers expertise in regulations and policy, economics, sociology, risk perception and communications to address the societal dimensions of risk.  Many of our staff are university professors with extensive peer-reviewed publications and books to their credit. This diversity of disciplines allows us to integrate hard science with policy, practice, and public understanding—ensuring that our work is both technically rigorous and directly relevant to real-world decision-making.

RSI is structured to be agile. Our boutique size ensures that every engagement is led by senior professionals with the expertise and authority to navigate both technical and organizational complexity, without unnecessary overhead.

Sometimes the need is not a full-scale project, but a specific expert. RSI provides both. Alongside our capacity to lead complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives, we also make our scientists available for targeted engagements. Our team includes toxicologists, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, medical doctors, engineers (including computer science and systems engineers), and specialists in regulatory science, risk assessment, and communications. Whether you need a single toxicologist or a cross-disciplinary team, RSI offers direct access to the expertise you require.

Yes. RSI supports regulators, companies, and civil society organizations—but always with the public interest as our guiding principle. Our clients include federal and provincial agencies, municipal governments, multinational companies, UN organizations, civil society coalitions, and professional associations. What allows us to operate across these contexts is that RSI is structured around science, not sectoral allegiance. Our experts bring decades of experience advising governments, industry leaders, and international organizations. By applying scientific rigor, transparent methodologies, and convening skill, we clarify evidence and uncertainty in ways that all parties can trust. Whether preparing evidence for regulators, helping companies demonstrate safety, or enabling communities to engage with complex risks, RSI remains a credible partner committed to decisions that are scientifically sound, transparent, and aligned with societal wellbeing. For examples of our client profile, see below—or visit risksciences.com/clients for a broader view (note: client presence does not imply endorsement).

Large firms often emphasize breadth; RSI emphasizes depth and trust. Our experts are internationally recognized in their domains and have long records of advising governments, international agencies, and industries. Clients turn to us when the challenge requires both technical rigor and the ability to navigate sensitive political, regulatory, or societal contexts. What's more, as stated previously, at RSI you are working directly with senior experts.

Our founders and many of our core scientists are from Ottawa. The city places us at the centre of Canadian federal decision-making while keeping us close to U.S. and international partners. Ottawa also offers neutrality and a culture of evidence-driven governance, which helps RSI act as a credible convenor for regulators, industry, and civil society.

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Yes. While rooted in Ottawa, RSI’s projects span North America, Europe, Africa, and beyond. Our experts have led processes for companies, multilaterals, civil society, and multiple national governments. Our size and structure make it straightforward to scale partnerships globally when a project demands it.

Our work spans human health, environmental safety, infrastructure risk, regulatory modernization, emergency preparedness, and more. The common thread seems to be complexity — clients come to us to address issues that cross institutional boundaries, involve scientific uncertainty, and carry high public visibility.