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Patient tattoos doctors’ and hospital initials on his arm
January 15th, 2015 Normand Dubé shows off his tattoo with the name of his wife, Sylvie, the initials of his doctors, Lorenzo Ferri and Thierry Alcindor, as well as the initials of the Montreal General Hospital. In spring 2009, Normand Dubé was diagnosed …
The countdown is on for patient transfers!
January 16th, 2015 In December, the Adult Sites Patient Transfer Coordination Committee successfully carried out its first mock patient move in preparation for the upcoming transfer of the long-term - care patients from the Montreal Chest Institute (MCI) …
Former actress shares thoughts on life, art and living with COPD
January 19th, 2015 Articles It’s exactly 3 o’clock when I arrive at the Montreal Chest Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) for my interview with Mrs. Marilyn Gardner. As I walk through the room, I introduce myself and wait for a voice …
Blame it on your brain: salt and hypertension
January 22nd, 2015 Releases Research An international research team led by scientists at McGill University has found that excessive salt intake “reprograms” the brain, interfering with a natural safety mechanism that normally prevents the body’s arterial …
MUHC completes first patient move for 2015
January 25th, 2015 News On Sunday, January 25, the McGill University Health Centre’s (MUHC) successfully moved the long-term care residents of the Montreal Chest Institute (MCI) to their new home at the Camille-Lefebvre Pavilion of the Lachine Hospital. …
Does juicing really work?
January 29th, 2015 It seems like juicing is on everyone’s lips these days. Celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow advocate for a five to ten day detoxifying juicing programs that claim to help you “lose a few pounds of holiday excess.” Many companies are even …
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 …