Darel Hunting received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of Alberta. He completed postdoctoral research at Washington University, St Louis, and at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, Dallas.
He is a professor in the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology, in the Faculty of Medicine, at the Université de Sherbrooke. His primary research interest is in improving cancer treatment by increasing the DNA damage induced by ionizing radiation. He has also contributed to studies on autism and on the discovery of new proteins.
He enjoys teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. One of his courses is entitled: Santé et Environment (Health and the Environment) given at the CUFE (Centre Universitaire en Environment). One of the subjects covered is the health benefits of spending time in forests.
Darel has had several administrative positions, including: Director of the of Dept. of Nuclear Medicine and Radiobiology, Vice-Dean of Research and Coordinator of the basic Sciences Program for medical students.
Darel and his children live in a large and beautiful forest through which runs the Rivière aux Saumons.