Dr. Côté’s appointment became effective on July 1, 2008, and represents a remarkable achievement for a chiropractic researcher.  His promotion to associate professor is reflective of the contribution he has made to the field of epidemiology.  The focus of Dr. Côté’s research has been the epidemiology of disability related to musculoskeletal pain and depression, including the impact of health-care delivery on the recovery of soft-tissue injuries.

Dr. Côté is also a member of the Scientific Secretariat of the 2000-2010 Bone and Joint Decade Task Force on Neck Pain and its Associated Disorders.