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Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital

Contact Information
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Facilities
Institut-Hôpital neurologique de Montréal
Served Clientele / Population
Served population
1,900,000 people
Type of population
PediatricAdultGeriatric
Characteristics
MulticulturalismPopulation from First Nations or InuitFounder effectUrban center populationRural population
Therapeutic Areas
Geriatrics / Cognitive degenerative disordersGenetic diseasesRare diseasesOncology – NeurologicalOncology – Brain tumorsOncology – Rare tumorsOncology – Solid tumorsPediatricsDiagnostic radiologyIntensive careCentral nervous system / NeurologyTrauma
Types of Research Projects
Experimental drug (phase I / II / III or IV)Cell therapy and gene transferMedical deviceRadiopharmaceutical productSoftware as a medical device
Laboratories
Optilab Laboratory certified ISO 15189
Laboratory of the Clinical Research Unit at the Neuro; central laboratories chosen by the study sponsor
Platforms and Technical Facilities
Research Pharmacy
Schedule
DayBy agreement
Receiving unblinded monitoring visits
Yes
Equipment
Continuous temperature monitor with alertMedication preparation hoodClosed-system drug transfer deviceRefrigeratorFreezer -20°CFreezer -70°CClean room
Level 3 Containment Laboratory
Schedule
DayAvailable by agreement
Laboratory accreditations
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA),College of American Pathologist (CAP),ISO15189
Equipment
Biological safety cabinetCell culture room / Clean room
Phase 1 Unit or Capacity
Overnight accommodation
Yes
Beds available for overnight stays
1 to 3
Outpatient care reception
Yes
Number of chairs available for outpatient care
6
Care services for the pediatric population
No
Infusion Center or Chair
Description
Infusion center dedicated exclusively to clinical research
Negative pressure rooms
Number
1
Imaging
Equipment
AngiographyUltrasoundFluoroscopyPET-CTPET-MRIComputed tomography (CT Scan)Imaging - Positron emission tomography (PET)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Molecular / cellular imagingX-ray imaging
Pharmacology Platform
Reserved for research only
Yes
Technical Platform in Neurophysiology (EEG / EMG)
Reserved for research only
No
Schedule
DayEveningWeekendAvailability by agreement
Equipment
Electroencephalogram (EEG)Electromyography (EMG)Evoked potential (EP)Magnetoencephalography (MEG)Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
Operating Room
Reserved for research only
No
Sleep Laboratory
Reserved for research only
Non
Schedule
DayAvailability by agreement
Biobank Service
Name
Neuro Open Biobank
Description
The Neuro C-BIG Repository is an open science resource created to promote research and scientific discoveries in the field of neurological diseases and to accelerate the development of new treatments for the benefit of patients worldwide. Its ever-growing collection of biological samples, longitudinal clinical and neuropsychiatric information, imaging, and genetic data from patients with neurological diseases and healthy control subjects is made publicly available to support translational research globally, in accordance with the principles of open science.
Other Platforms
  • We are developing a platform dedicated to gene and cell therapies. We are actively seeking partnerships in this field.