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World COPD Day: It's not too late to get help
November 18th, 2015 Releases Today marks the fourteenth annual World COPD Day, which aims to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) worldwide. This year’s theme, “It’s not too late,” emphasizes the meaningful actions people can …
Department of Pathology
Department of Pathology Our department provides diagnostic services to 1.2 million patients from the McGill University Health Centre and LaSalle Hospital. Vision To be an international leader in pathology education and research, while providing the …
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 …
Talking about rheumatoid arthritis: inspiration and encouragement
February 10th, 2015 Articles “Acceptance of a chronic condition is not a synonym of passiveness,” says Rheumatologist Dr. Inès Colmegna. “It’s a process that plays a positive role in a patient’s physical, social and emotional well-being.” Anne Weber * has …
Smoking thins vital part of brain
February 10th, 2015 Releases Years ago, children were warned that smoking could stunt their growth, but now a major study by an international team including the Montreal Neurological Institute at McGill University and the University of Edinburgh shows new …
Revolutionary new probe zooms in on cancer cells
February 11th, 2015 Releases VIDEO: http://bit.ly/1EYjsTV Brain cancer patients may live longer thanks to a new cancer-detection method developed by researchers at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital – The Neuro, at McGill University and the …
The MAUDE Unit at the Glen: an ideal environment to welcome young adults with congenital heart disease
February 13th, 2015 Articles The Maude Unit celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2015! “We have created an environment where young patients with congenital heart disease feel at home,” says Cardiologist and MAUDE Director Dr. Ariane Marelli. When …
Award-winning ovarian cancer website offers info to suit each patient’s needs
February 13th, 2015 “It was a real pleasure to have the whole team work together on the website,” says clinical nurse specialist Joanne Power. The MUHC Ovarian Cancer Guide developed by an RVH’s Gynaecologic Oncology interdisciplinary team with the MUHC’s …