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You might have COPD if...
November 17th, 2015 …you have a history of exposure to risk factors for the disease. Smoking cigarettes or other forms of tobacco—or even passive smoking. Dusts and chemicals breathed in on the job. Smoke from wood or other biomass fuel used for cooking …
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 …
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 …
Teaching & Education
Teaching & Education Undergraduate medical education: Pathology teaching occupies 5.5 per cent of the entire medical school curriculum. This includes small group teaching and lectures. Graduate education: The department has a graduate program with 12 …
BREAST(S): A different kind of cancer story
November 19th, 2015 Eight women—aged 26 to 60—show their resilience in the face of breast cancer during a light-hearted photo shoot…Women who could be your sister, your mother, your girlfriend, your partner or yourself. BREAST(S) emerged from the …
Breast(s): A different kind of cancer story...
November 19th, 2015 Releases MONTREAL – The McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to be the first hospital to welcome the exhibit Breast (s): A different kind of cancer story . Breast(s) is a series of photographs and accompanying cartoon …