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History
History Established in 1892, the Department of Pathology at McGill University is one of most reputable academic pathology departments in North America. Many outstanding individuals have worked and studied in the department, including Sir William Osler, …
Our Team
Our Team The department has 25 pathologists and 3 PhD scientists supported by technologists and administrative staff. Dr. Zu-hua Gao Chief Marie Vachon Manager Dr. Kevin Watters Assistant Chief Laurie Ball Assistant Manager Dr. Chantal …
Services
Services Pathology is a diagnostic specialty . We do not offer treatments. The following are examples of our work: Provide intraoperative diagnosis by frozen section; this is usually performed to determine whether there is a tumour at the resection …
Medical Biochemistry
Medical Biochemistry Recognizing the centrality of its role in patient care, the Division of Medical Biochemistry of the MUHC offers state-of-the-art core and specialty chemistry testing for the benefit of the entire health community. It also pursues …
Care and Services
Care and Services The primary aim of the Division is the running and maintenance of an updated hospital laboratory and ensuring the quality and timeliness of its reports. Our Division is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of lipid disorders, …
Patient Referral
Patient Referral Patients requesting an appointment in the following clinics must have a referral from a physician. For more information, please call the clinic. Clinics Lipid Clinic Royal Victoria Hospital - E2 and Metabolic Day Clinic 514-934-1934 …
Our Team
Our Team Our team is made up of both Medical Biochemists and Clinical Chemists, located at the various sites of the MUHC. Team members are: Dr. David W. Blank, MD Director, Division of Medical Biochemistry – MUHC Dr. Brian Gilfix, MD, PhD McGill …
Teaching and Training
Teaching and Training The residency training program in medical biochemistry at McGill University is a 5-year program. The first 3 years are clinical (apart from laboratory requirements/electives). The last 2 years are given over to training in the …
Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation Our Division is responsible for maintaining an up-to-date hospital laboratory. This includes a highly automated robotic line for blood analysis, mass spectrometers and high-performance liquid chromatography (machines used to …
Research and Innovation
Research and Innovation In 2014, we introduced the Lean Six Sigma process to improve the efficiency of the lab. Next generation sequencing technology, a new method for DNA sequencing, was introduced in the Molecular Pathology laboratory After the move to …